When the flood sirens wailed, families rushed to evacuate. Rescue workers told one man he had to leave his two dogs behind—no animals were allowed in the emergency shelter. He looked down at their shaking bodies, then shook his head.
While his neighbors fled, he carried his pets to higher ground, wading through waist-deep water. For three days, he kept them safe, sharing what little food and shelter he could find until the waters finally receded.
Some people abandon pets in disasters. But to him, they weren’t just animals—they were family. Real love never leaves anyone behind.