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Animals: Japan Earthquake Dog Explained
A video from the earthquake aftermath in Japan appears to show a muddy, shivering dog loyally waiting by an injured friend. Jorge Ribas finds out what the dog might be going through in the midst of this tragedy.
Added: Mar 25, 2011
Views: 22927 Views
Runtime: 02:10
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