Pet dogs to the rescue amid Philippines earthquake risk

Published on October 11, 2024

The Philippines, as the world’s most disaster-prone country, risks overwhelming existing resources in densely populated areas during major disasters, but the widespread presence of pet dogs in households offers potential for training them to assist in rescue efforts.

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