The pet dog that lived in the family of 9 people who died in the Jeju Air plane crash (South Korea) still wanders around the village looking for its owner. Recently, the animal was rescued by an organization.
A dog named Pudding was left alone after losing his entire family in the Jeju Air plane crash on December 29, 2024.
Not knowing that the whole family had passed away, the dog still wandered around the village in Yeonggwang County, Jeolla Nam Province alone, looking for him. The moment the dog stood waiting for his owner in front of the house was recorded by many people, who expressed their sorrow.
On January 1, a representative of the animal rights organization Care said they decided to rescue Pudding because it would be unsafe for the animal to continue wandering without anyone to care for it.
Every day, Pudding the dog still goes to the door to wait for her owner, not knowing that all 9 people in the family died on December 29 (Photo: The Korea Times).
“Given the animal’s condition, we contacted the victim’s family at the funeral. Pudding will now be in safe custody at the animal rescue station until we find a legal guardian,” said a representative of the Care organization.
According to Care, Pudding lived in the house with a 79-year-old man (referred to as A) and his family members. Mr. A was also the oldest victim in the Jeju Air plane crash.
Previously, Mr. A and 8 members of his family had registered for a tour to Bangkok (Thailand) for Christmas. His wife, daughter and 6-year-old granddaughter were among the 9 family members who died, leaving Pudding without anyone to care for her.
After the tragedy, Pudding still stood in front of the house, waiting for her owner. Her eyes often followed the cars and buses passing by the house, as if searching for her relatives. People living nearby were worried about her poor condition and still fed her every day.
The dog is cared for by the Care organization (Photo: Care).
Care representatives also described their encounter with Pudding the dog.
“We found it sitting quietly outside the village hall. When we got closer, it ran towards me looking excited as if it was waiting for its family,” a Care member shared.
Pudding has now arrived in Seoul and is in the veterinary hospital for a check-up. She looked a little tired during the trip, but remained calm and gentle.
“We are checking its health because its vomit contains harmful foods such as chicken bones and onions,” the veterinarian said.
Care also plans to ensure Pudding is well cared for until she finds a new home.
Stories about dogs’ loyalty to their owners always attract the attention of the online community and touch the hearts of many people.
