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After Dog Is Buried By Tornado, the Unbelievable Happens

Written by: Justin Palmer
Justin Palmer is a Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of iHeartDogs.com. Inspired by his rescued husky, Splash, he dedicated himself to learning about extending both the length and quality of her life. Splash lived and thrived until 18 years old, and now Justin is on a mission to share what he learned with other dog owners.Read more
| Published on November 22, 2013

Weather.com reports the amazing story of Jon Byler Dann and his family. After his home was demolished by the recent Tornado in Illinois, he was all but sure the family dog, Maggie, was dead. Jon even went so far as to post the sad news on Facebook, telling friends and family they had lost their beloved pet.

But a full 30 hours after the home was leveled, the unbelievable happened!

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As family friend we’re still searching through the rubble, they heard a very faint bark. They immediately starting digging!

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Amazingly, they uncovered Maggie who had been protected by a piece of carpet.

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Maggie was alive!

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The reunion between Jon and Maggie is absolutely heartwarming!

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UPDATE: Weather.com reports that Maggie is doing well after receiving treatment for a dislocated hip. Doctors at the Teegarden Veterinary Clinic added that it appeared she would not need surgery.

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