She Survived 29 Days Under the Rubble. Her Story May Save Your Pet's Life Too.
Two earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, just 39 seconds apart. The buildings collapsed in Catia La Mar and throughout the La Guaira area. More than 5,400 people lost their lives.
A small poodle named Beyli got trapped under one of those buildings. Rescuers found her curled up beside Victoria's mother, who had not survived.
Beyli did. For 29 days, with no food and no water, buried in rubble and dust.
Last week, rescue workers were clearing the wreckage when they spotted something moving under the concrete. They were working carefully and slowly, for if they made a mistake they could bring down more debris.Then they saw her. Alive.
Firefighters gave her water first. She was too weak for much else. Mirna, the vet now caring for her at a clinic in Playa Grande, said it best: "It's a miracle. She has some ulcers in her eyes, but she'll be fine soon."
Beyli is back with an 11-year-old girl, Victoria, and her father Jairo. They were homeless and now live in a shelter. They've asked for small things to help her recover, a bed, some medicine, a lead. Victoria is posting updates online and Beyli's getting just a little bit stronger with each day.
Beyli wasn't the only survivor. Misión Nevado, a rescue group, has rescued 648 animals in La Guaira and San Bernardino. At least 18 pets have been reunited with their families. Maybe because watching a child hold on to her dog after losing everything else says more than words ever could.
Pet parents can't forget stories like this after closing the tab. They leave a hard question: will your pet get out of the house safely if a disaster happens in your home tomorrow? Could you find them, treat them, and calm them?
Earthquakes give no warning. There's no message an hour before. That is why it is not okay to wait till "someday" to get ready. It must be done before any incident occurs.
- Don't wait until it happens, get your pet microchipped now. A chip remains with them for life, but a collar can come off.
- Teach simple commands like "come," "stay," "wait," and "run." A pet that listens, even when scared, is easier to save.
- Get your pet comfortable with a carrier ahead of time. During an actual emergency, you will not get time to coax a scared animal into one.
- Practice picking up and leashing your pet quickly. Most pets get separated simply from lack of time, not neglect.
- Keep a small emergency kit ready all year round. Food, water, meds, spare leash, photo and basic first aid.
- Store vaccination and medical records in a waterproof folder. Keep them in a safe place with your own significant paperwork.
- If you find a starving or dehydrated pet, don't feed them right away. Offer them small amounts of water, and rush them to a veterinarian.
- There are also areas in India that are prone to earthquakes. The Himalayan belt, the North Eastern region and some parts of Gujarat adjoining Kutch.
Beyli made it home. Not every pet does. Somewhere under that rubble, she waited, patient, scared, but alive. She did not know if anyone was coming, she just held on. Maybe that is the real lesson here, love does not give up, even in the dark.
