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Vikki Crook says this man was visiting his grandfather when a tornado struck his home, injuring the grandfather and separating the man and his beloved dog. This photo was taken shortly after they were reunited.
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After the tornado, southern Kentucky animal rescue reuniting lost dogs with owners
John McGary
People weren’t the only victims of the deadly tornado that roared through southern and southeastern Kentucky a week-and-a-half ago. Pets also lost their homes, and members of the nonprofit Kentucky Mutts Animal Rescue have been working to reunite them and help in other ways.
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