Picture from Japan - Owner and Dog Reunited

March 13, 2011 | by seattledogspot

Compassion

March 13, 2011

Two survivors in Japan, reunited by a rescuer.

“Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson

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seattledogspot posted on March 14, 2011:

I know - there don't seem to be many of them these days.

seattledogspot posted on March 17, 2011:

ok thanks.

Frantic Friday #37. The Aftermaths of the Japanese Earthquak posted on March 18, 2011:

[...] Here are photo’s before and after the tsunami, and here are some photos, not only showing the violent streams, but also the consequences. I was especially moved by this photo of what appear to be mother and child. For after all, this natural disaster is mainly a human tragedy. Lets hope many beloved (human and animal) have found or find each other in good health again, like this reunion of a dog owner and his dog. [...]

bg posted on March 13, 2011:

So heartwarming! I am linking this in my nightly news roundup at theygaveusarepublic.com. How could I not? I am owned by a dog, and I would be worried sick about him if he was missing after a tragedy like that.

seattledogspot posted on March 14, 2011:

Thanks!

mary jordan posted on March 14, 2011:

thank you so much for reposting Hyde on this page. They (The Humane Society of SW Washington) say I can not volunteer my time as I do not have health insurance. So I try to post dogs from thier shelter on my facebook page to let people know these dogs need someone. If I spent less money on helping dogs in all parts of this country, I could probably afford health insurance :)

seattledogspot posted on March 14, 2011:

Seems like if you signed a waiver they'd let you volunteer.

A reunion | Under the Mountain Bunker & Coffee Shop posted on March 14, 2011:

[...] producermatthew: A man is reunited with his dog after a massive tsunami destroyed his town in Japan on March 11th. [source] [...]

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Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day - The Daily What posted on March 14, 2011:

[...] Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day: In the anguish, a respite: “Two survivors in Japan, reunited by a rescuer.” [...]

“Dos amigos” « [Px] posted on March 14, 2011:

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Encina Veterinary Hospotal posted on March 14, 2011:

So touching! We're definitely going to have to share this story with our facebook followers, who doesn't love a happy ending?!

The Dogs' Life Of Max and Guinness » Blog Archive posted on March 15, 2011:

[...] On last Friday there was big earthquake and tidal wave in Japan. A whole lot people and their pets have been killed. This was online today though. It is a very sweet picture, don’t you think? [...]

Diane C posted on March 15, 2011:

I am so filled with emotion -just looking at this. My tears wont stop. Bless them both. I pray for all the people affected by this tragedy and all of the animals. May they all be safe and know how much people do care!

Social Networking and Disasters | Blogging | MySpace | Twitt posted on March 15, 2011:

[...] united together again instead of the destruction and suffering. I also love to see stories like pets and owners being reunited. What a beautiful [...]

potchietheshiba posted on March 15, 2011:

Hello, I am Japanese who lives in Canada. I thank you so much to post it. This picture gives us be full of spirit to against the crisis.

seattledogspot posted on March 15, 2011:

You're welcome. If you have any friends and relatives in Japan I hope they are ok.

federico STAINES SANCHEZ MEJORADA posted on March 15, 2011:

touching image of animal and human kindness.... we have so much to lern from our animal teachers...

bella posted on March 15, 2011:

Great photo

Linda R posted on March 15, 2011:

I had tears in my eyes reading your post. thank you for posting this photo.

seattledogspot posted on March 15, 2011:

You're welcome.

Japanese Dog Refuses to Leave Friend Behind - Doberman Forum posted on March 15, 2011:

[...] Check out this picture on a Japanese man being reunited with his dog. Picture from Japan - Owner and Dog Reunited | Seattle DogSpot [...]

Dan posted on March 15, 2011:

I know just how he feels.

Sherry S posted on March 15, 2011:

Oh how precious!!! I have tears in my eyes!! I love animals and this looks like a dog I used to have. What a blessing they were reunited!!!

"gunner" posted on March 15, 2011:

great photo! my buddy "ranger" a pit bull/rottweiler mix was raised from a puppy, napping in my lap while i sat at my computer or lying on the couch watching t.v. he's too big for that now, but he still lies by my chair keeping me company. both "ranger" and i are happy to see the old man in japan re-united with his dog.

seattledogspot posted on March 15, 2011:

And both dogs in the video I posted this morning are safe too!

Look and listen. « Gynomite! posted on March 15, 2011:

[...] this is a shot of a Japanese man being reunited with his dog, post earthquake and tsunami. It makes me cry every [...]

japanese man and dog reunited | A Place to Love Dogs posted on March 15, 2011:

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Chin posted on March 15, 2011:

Aww... so heart warming and such a happy ending!! So touching that it makes me cry!

pam posted on March 16, 2011:

how wonderful to have a joyous moment after all that has happened.....

Meshuga Mikey posted on March 16, 2011:

I ran the photo through a few paces in photoshope http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/4568/thereunion.jpg

seattledogspot posted on March 16, 2011:

Thanks! Much better.

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joanne webb posted on March 17, 2011:

this picture made me cry, wonderful to see something so wonderful coming from such a horrendous disaster

Jesse posted on March 17, 2011:

This picture kind of restores your faith in the human race. Thank God for our pets. what would we do without them?

JOSIE posted on March 17, 2011:

THE PIC I WAS TELLING YOU ABOUT

Pat posted on March 17, 2011:

Thanks for your post, I am also a dog lover, I have two, and don't know how I would handle it if I were separated from them by disaster...They are part of my soul...

Márcio Luís posted on March 17, 2011:

So beautiful!

sully posted on March 17, 2011:

So sad, but so wonderful too!

Jane Eagle posted on March 17, 2011:

Say Dog Pound, not Shelter. (unless it is a no-kill facility)

Veterinarian Directory, Animal Hospitals, Kennels and Pet Se posted on March 21, 2011:

[...] Japanese man receiving his rescued dog. I found it on icanhascheezburger, but it appeared first on Seattle DogSpot. The original post contains one of my favorite quotes from Emily Dickinson, “Hope is the thing [...]