On August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia, killing 290 people, injuring more than 4,000 and damaging or destroying tens of thousands of homes.
The city of Cali was severely affected by the earthquake; this is where the poignant story of Solomona small dog who miraculously survived the collapse of the building where he lived. If he was able to survive, it was thanks to his mistress, who protected him until the end and left her own life, reported BFMTV.
The victim's name was Lenny Ruiz Fernandez. The lifeless body of this lawyer was discovered by her brother Michael Ruiz. Buried under the rubble of the residence, the deceased young woman held her dog in her arms to protect him. This is probably what saved the animal, aged 12, blind and epileptic.
“When you love something, you protect it”
“ My sister gave her life for him because she held him close to her chest and the whole building fell on her “, declared Michael Ruiz during funerals organized at Pastonearly 400 kilometers from Cali.
The brother of the deceased added that he saw “ a love story “, because ” when you love something, you protect it “.
As for Jessica Florezthe sister-in-law of Lenny Ruiz Fernandezshe explained that she “ approach (Solomon) from his coffin so that he can say goodbye “.
Woopets info: what are the manifestations of grief in a dog who has lost its human?
Grief does indeed exist in a dog whose master or mistress has disappeared. This process generally results in:
- A decrease in appetite, less desire to play or more sleep during the following days.
- The search for humans, waiting near a door or becoming more anxious and demanding presence.
- Changes in his habits, such as whining, more agitation or, on the contrary, withdrawing into himself.
- A loss of interest in one's environment, with less desire to go out, take a walk or interact with other members of the household.
To help him get through this period, increase the moments of presence and positive interactions, without trying to provoke play or contact if he doesn't want it. A veterinary consultation is necessary if the dog refuses to eat, seems very depressed or if the changes persist, because certain symptoms attributed to grief can also reveal a health problem.