Have you seen the picture on CNN (or anywhere for that matter) of the dog sitting by the grave of its owner? To me it is one of the most beautiful and at the same time one of saddest things I have ever seen.
The dog’s owner was killed in the flooding and mudslides in Brazil and amid the makeshift graves that house the bodies of some of the 630 people who have been recovered, lays Leao a medium-sized brown dog loyal to his owner even into death.
The picture just broke my heart and made me realize that when a disaster of this magnitude occurs, it is not only human beings who suffer sadness and loss. One of my causes is the Animal Rescue site, where you can click a button and one of their sponsors will donate food to help animals who have been rescued. They also have a neat little online store where you can purchase animal related products for those animal lovers in your life. There is an option for an e-mail reminder and The Animal Rescue Site will send you an e-mail reminder every day, which includes a link that will take you directly to the “click here” button.
It is probable that someone will find a way to get Leao away from his owner’s grave, and find a good home for him, but there will be many others who won’t be as lucky. If you have a minute, please go to The Animal Rescue site and click a button to help an animal in need.
Reminds me of the movie Hatchi that I just watched this past weekend. I cried my eyes out but was so amazed at the loyalty of our loved pets. They are there for you no matter what happens.