Did you see the story of the man and his little black-and-tan Chihuahua who both survived the storm together? He would not leave his little dog. So he held the dog as the storm surge washed the house out. Then he grabbed a tree, still holding the little dog. Then they floated away together on some debris. He never let go of the little dog.
When he was finally rescued, the dog went with him. He was interviewed sitting at a picnic table, with the dog standing on the table. He has nothing left in the world, but he has his beloved dog.
Believe me my little chi-babies are getting more hugs from me than is the norm at the moment - I would be lost without them!