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Last year, a major landslide had occurred in Hiroshima, with 70 persons dead and 11 missing.
After the disaster, 84 disaster rescue dogs were risking their lives to continue rescue activities at harsh disaster sites. They were sent to work with more than 1,500 rescue personnel from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and rescue squads, providing great help.
However, many of these dogs have been injured in the severe, disaster-stricken areas. Pictures of rescue dogs at disasters sites have been released by groups like the JSDF, and many news articles about them have been published to rally support from people.
Rescue dogs helping humans. Only people can help these dogs.
Onsite conditions:
In a disaster site, glass and other dangerous items from rubble and houses that collapsed into the mud are mixed together. It is not uncommon for the dogs to be injured by them.
After the Twin Towers in New York fell, many rescue dogs searched for people under the debris. Many rescue dogs wore specialized dog boots at that time. However, dog boots are generally not available in Japan.
Twitter users have been expressing concerns about this issue:
I received comments from over 10,000 people. The greatest number of comments was on dog boots. I also agree. Are they items that cannot be used somehow? I want to protect their feet. Overseas, there are even bulletproof vests for dogs.
These beautiful and courageous dogs are helping us save lives - shouldn't we return their favor?