Original Source (Busan Ilbo via Naver News): Pudding, the dog who lost its family, also attends the memorial...did not bark and only stares at the memorial table
The Korea Times translation:
Pudding was the companion dog of A, 80, the eldest victim of the Jeju Air disaster at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, which claimed 179 lives. A was returning from a trip to Bangkok, Thailand, for an 80th birthday celebration with his family, who also cared for Pudding, when the tragedy occurred.
The accident claimed the lives of nine family members across three generations, including A's wife, daughter, and six-year-old granddaughter, leaving Pudding without anyone to care for it. Currently, Pudding has been rescued and is under the protection of the animal rights group Care.
Pudding, wearing a blue outfit, entered the memorial around 2 p.m., Sunday, carried by a temporary caregiver. The dog gazed quietly at the joint memorial tablet, and when the caregiver approached the altar with a chrysanthemum flower, Pudding looked around but remained calm.
As Kim Young-hwan, the head of Care, read a eulogy, Pudding fixed its eyes on the memorial tablet for victims. Throughout the visit, Pudding did not bark even once.
A Care official recounted the rescue, saying, "Pudding was quietly sitting by the community center but ran to us joyfully, as if waiting for family. Seeing the dog wandering alone, we deemed it unsafe and decided to rescue it. We’ll protect Pudding until a suitable caretaker is found." A temporary caregiver from Care said, "At home, Pudding often looks at the front door, seeming listless. The dog gets excited just hearing the leash, wanting to go outside."
Care plans to continue temporarily protecting Pudding until a new guardian is found. Starting Jan. 6, the organization will accept official adoption applications.
1. [+467 / -3] The dog's eyes look sad. I think the dog knows.. that its family passed.. I sincerely hope this family lives happily in the afterlife and one day reunites with Pudding and be happy.
2. [+196 / -49] Stop with the emotional manipulation and immediately conduct a special investigation into the Muan Airport disaster. The Jeju Air captain is not at fault.
3. [+80 / -1] Pudding, I hope you are adopted into a good family and live your remaining life happily
4. [+51 / -2] Ah... Pudding's eyes also look like they understand. ㅠ ㅠ
5. [+49 / -1] My heart really hurts ㅠㅠ its eyes look like the dog understands what's going on ㅠㅠ Pudding, I hope you meet a good owner ㅠㅠ
