Dog survives 44 hours in rubble after EF-4 tornado levels homes in Oklahoma

An Oklahoma family is holding on to a miracle after their dog survived almost two days in the rubble caused by an EF-4 tornado that leveled dozens of homes.Late Thursday, a large tornado ripped through an Enid neighborhood just south of Vance Air Force Base. Daybreak on Friday morning gave the first images of a decimated neighborhood and debris thrown throughout the area. Forty homes in Enid were damaged, including dozens that were leveled, and at least 10 people were injured. Authorities also said no deaths were reported. In the middle of the chaos was a miracle for a family whose home was destroyed and faces the rebuilding process. Their dog, Pup, was found alive after 44 hours in the rubble. “She spent 44 hours in the mudroom, in the rubble, and she is alive,” Kay Dragoun said. Sister station KOCO walked through the damage with the Dragoun family, and Pup was right there by their side. “Pup is Pup, it’s a happy name, Pup, short and sweet just like she is,” Dragoun said.Dragoun shared how Pup came into her life 13 years ago.”She chose me being under an apple tree on Labor Day,” Dragoun said. “I thought she was somebody in the neighborhood, and I hunted, and I hunted, and she chose me. I like things that choose me. I feel special.”Video Below: Service members help former National Guardsman recover after Enid tornadoWhen Dragoun received a warning about the tornado approaching her neighborhood, she ensured both she and Pup were in safe spaces.”I heard the warning, so I closed the door. She was lying in her bed,” Dragoun said.Dragoun took shelter in her closet as the tornado hit.”What I felt was like someone shaking out a throw rug,” Dragoun said.After the storm passed, neighbors and loved ones rushed to help Dragoun, but her thoughts were with Pup.”I immediately said my prayers for Pup,” Dragoun said.Video Below: Volunteers unite from across Oklahoma to help Enid recover from EF-4 tornadoDuring the cleanup, Dragoun experienced a moment of fear when Pup’s collar was found.”Somewhere her collar was found, and that terrified me in that the wind might’ve picked her up. I might’ve never seen her again,” Dragoun said.Pup was discovered 44 hours later, shaken but safe.”So many hands, so many got us to where we are,” Dragoun said, expressing gratitude for those who helped rescue Pup and supported their recovery.After a trip to the salon for a cleanup, Pup is ready for her next adventure as Dragoun waits to rebuild and return to their neighborhood.”She loves the deer and all of the animals. She loves the bunnies, and she hates opossums,” Dragoun said.Dragoun hopes their story inspires kindness and encourages people to donate to their local animal shelters.