Hurricane Dorian pummeled the Bahamas and the eastern United States just last week. The storm caused damage spanning several states and caused catastrophic damage to the Bahamas. Residents up the east coast evacuated as Dorian’s strength continued to build and its path became more uncertain.
Humans Flee to Safety and Leave Their Dogs in Harm’s Way
People left their homes with their belongings and families in tow. A harsh reality is that many people choose to leave their fur babies behind. An alarming number of people have been reported to tie their dogs up to trees or simply set them free to fend for themselves during catastrophic conditions.
Badi Ellis of Florence, South Carolina witnessed this firsthand. He’s the owner of Imperial Ink Tattoo in Florence. Ellis takes the same route home every day and always passed by a small Beagle. The tiny Beagle was tied to a tree at a house on Ellis’ route each day. Sadly, the neglected pup remained tethered to the same tree even as the hurricane inched closer.
Ellis passed by and saw the dog shivering in the rain with no shelter to take refuge in. He decided enough was enough! The timid little boy was skin and bone and Ellis knew he couldn’t pass him by another day. He knocked on the door of the house and took matters into his own hands.