This is Jonah’s beat, I know, but I couldn’t help but think that this dog is a better friend than a lot of people are. Cold, wet, shivering, dehydrated, disoriented and hungry in the post-diluvian wreckage of Japan, this pup stands by his stricken canine pal as a news crew approaches. You can see he’s initially tempted to run to the crew, but has second thoughts, lets off a bark, and returns to the side of the injured dog (initially thought dead by the reporters). Whether this is a protective posture, or just meant to draw the humans’ attention so they’ll bring help — he’s a hell of a pal.
By the way, CNN and the Guardian are both reporting that the dogs were rescued and are receiving veterinary care. You can read a transcript of the reporters’ back and forth here.
One of my highest, and most irrational aspirations is to be worthy of the esteem my dogs offer me. All things considered, dogs are better people than most people.
Inspiring, it this is volitional loyalty. But it might just be instinct.
Why do we need to take our inspiration from canines when there are so many compelling stories of human loyalty and bravery, such as the plant workers in the nuclear plants who are sacrificing their health and possibly their lives to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
This story of the two dogs is something I am able to understand. The death, devastation, and destruction wrought on Japan and the Japanese people is so great it is beyond my ability to comprehend.
I'm crying in my cubicle....and my eyes are all red
can I tell you---this shows me --- how cold obama is over this tragedy in Japan---how can he have the nerve to go on a vacation to Brazil?
We have the most selfish, way over his head, very small man as our president, maybe my tears were for our country as well as for the sick dogs....
I (unapologetically) think that most dogs are better than most people. Their love, affection, and loyalty is unmatched by any species on this planet. Even ours.
I was just wonderering why these reporters are standing around having their big story and not helping these dogs?
Clearly the fisrt dog approaced them for help and yet these guys filming don't even reach out to him. Come you guys, a friendly gesture was clearly needed.
Why are these reporters not helping these poor dogs? Their great story is not just about standing around filming misery as they come across it, it should be about reaching out and extending a hand.
Dogs are so cool
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThis broke what was left of my heart for Japan.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseGosh - even the Japanese dogs are noble in the face of adversity...
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseMy girlfriend and I watched that, she was absolutely BALLING after the clip, real dog lover that she is.
Thankfully, she cries over the poor dead Japanese people as well... but there's always something different about our dead pets, isn't there?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseOne of my highest, and most irrational aspirations is to be worthy of the esteem my dogs offer me. All things considered, dogs are better people than most people.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseInspiring, it this is volitional loyalty. But it might just be instinct.
Why do we need to take our inspiration from canines when there are so many compelling stories of human loyalty and bravery, such as the plant workers in the nuclear plants who are sacrificing their health and possibly their lives to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseVery, very good news. :)
And Japanese know their cats and cats know their jobs. (Thou Shalt Professionally SIT.) Just to balance the cheerfulness.
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Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseDog is the best thing God made.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI'm having so many emotions about this.
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abuseannomirabilis - Lighten up, Francis.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThis story of the two dogs is something I am able to understand. The death, devastation, and destruction wrought on Japan and the Japanese people is so great it is beyond my ability to comprehend.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThanks for posting this, Mr. Foster. I volunteer at an animal shelter. Dogs really are one of the best gifts God has given us.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI'm crying in my cubicle....and my eyes are all red
can I tell you---this shows me --- how cold obama is over this tragedy in Japan---how can he have the nerve to go on a vacation to Brazil?
We have the most selfish, way over his head, very small man as our president, maybe my tears were for our country as well as for the sick dogs....
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI (unapologetically) think that most dogs are better than most people. Their love, affection, and loyalty is unmatched by any species on this planet. Even ours.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWhere are we standing next to our wounded friend? oh i know, obama is out watching basketball...thanks mr. president...ur a real champ arencha.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI was just wonderering why these reporters are standing around having their big story and not helping these dogs?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseClearly the fisrt dog approaced them for help and yet these guys filming don't even reach out to him. Come you guys, a friendly gesture was clearly needed.
Why are these reporters not helping these poor dogs? Their great story is not just about standing around filming misery as they come across it, it should be about reaching out and extending a hand.
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