The Friday night of Bruce and Ona Dunlap became hectic when they were alerted by the news about a possible EF2 tornado while their cable suddenly disconnected. To check the situation, Bruce decided to open their house’s door in Logan County, Arkansas. However, when he went outside, he noticed that there was no wind or any signs of a storm, which made him feel uneasy. On the other hand, Ona believed that there was a tornado and asked them to take shelter immediately. Unfortunately, they were not prepared for what happened next as the tornado destroyed their entire home. According to Julie Moore, a close friend of the couple, this experience was shocking and unexpected.
In a rush, the couple helped their disabled housemate into the storm shelter while frantically searching for their beloved pets. Bruce searched high and low for their four cats and two dogs, but unfortunately, Ladybug the cat was missing, and Dasha the dog refused to leave the house. Despite Bruce’s efforts, he had no choice but to leave without them. Moore mentioned that Dasha appeared to know that something was amiss, as she instinctively went to the kitchen and laid down. Bruce felt unsure of what to do, and by the time he made it to safety in the storm shelter, he could barely close the door behind him.
The Dunlap family’s home was hit by a tornado, which led to their roof getting ripped off and their possessions being scattered all over. When they left their shelter with some companions, it was too dark to determine what part of their house was still standing. The following day, as they were assessing the damage, they noticed their furry companion, Dasha, making an appearance from underneath the debris. Dasha sprinted towards them, and one of their friends, Ona, grabbed onto her fur and face, expressing regret for not being there sooner.
More pulled out her mobile phone and captured some touching moments of the reunion between Oona and Dasha. The two dogs interacted like old friends and even shared a kiss. Oona and Bruce were thrilled that Dasha had returned home unharmed, but they still longed for their missing cat, Ladybug. To their surprise, Ladybug managed to find her way back home. The poor feline was soaked, freezing, and trembling. Oona didn’t waste a minute and quickly scooped her up, removing any debris from her fur before embracing her tightly. As they hugged, Bruce remarked that their family was finally complete with all their kids back together again.
Although the Dunlaps have a long way to go before they can fully recover from the tragedy, they are grateful that everyone made it through the catastrophic night. Their community has offered tremendous support, coming together to help the family in any way possible. Despite the extensive damage caused by the tornado, the Dunlaps are finding comfort in their unbreakable family bond, which remains unwavering and firm.
