Earthquake rescue dogs

While the world is coming to terms with aftermath of the unprecedented Turkey-Syria earthquake, hero rescue dogs are bringing some moments of hope to all.

Watch the video.

Questions about the video:

Vocabulary: to be pledged / aspect / crucial / vital / early efforts / rubble / rare

1. What did Redog do to help those affected by the earthquake?
2. What makes rescue dogs so important?
3. What exactly is a rescue dog trained to do?
4. How is the help from the Redog organized?
5. When will the Swiss government start helping?

Do you want to know more about the work rescue dogs have been doing? Read this article from BBC News about some heartwarming stories.

Questions about the text:

1. What made their work as rescuers in Turkey worthwhile, according to Mr Murray?
2. What made their work even more difficult?
3. What does Mr Murray say about the conditions in which rescue dogs work?

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