Original link with video: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3474547/Loyal-dog-saves-pal-from-rubble.html
A SHAKING and mud-splattered spaniel emerges from rubble to lead rescuers to a stricken pal in this heartwarming video from devastated Japan.
The exhausted animal had loyally remained with his four-legged chum since the earthquake and tsunami obliterated his home six days ago.
Reporters were covering the destruction in Ibaraki Prefecture, north-east Japan, when the canine appeared and led them back to the remains of a nearby house.
There they found the injured animal, they initially believed was dead, lying amongst the wreckage.
When they spotted the second dog stirring they called in a team from Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support, while his cold and bewildered companion returned to sit steadfastly in the spot at his pal's side where he had stood guard since Friday's disaster.
Wanting to stay watch over his mate, the spaniel refused to move for another hour before the pair could be separated and the injured dog whisked off to vets in nearby Mito.
His hero chum was taken to a shelter nearby.
The dfog had been wearing a collar but it is not known if his owner survived the horror four-storey wall of water that swept through the district.
Viewers of the touching footage, which has been posted on YouTube, have praised the brave pooch, with one saying: "That dog is a better person than most humans.
"Loyalty is the best word to use when you describe a dog. Truly, man's best friend is a well-deserved title."
what a sad situation for these dogs, but heart warming to see such devotion and loyalty for his four legged friend.
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