Documenting and Researching Human-Dog RelationshipsDuring the October 7 Events and War

Wars have always impacted the fate of dogs living alongside humans,

serving as a measure of their status and human commitment towards

them. Dogs, like humans, are injured, killed, traumatized, and suffer

loss of family and home during wars. Documenting and researching

human-dog relationships in wartime reveals their status and the

importance attributed to them by humans, reflecting society and culture

during conflicts .

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The events of October 7 included the deliberate killing of dozens of

dogs by Hamas. Additionally, many dogs were injured ,traumatized,

taken hostage and lost when their families were forced to leave their

homes. Many were rescued by soldiers and volunteers during the

fighting and later reunited with their families in evacuation centers .

This documentation initiative includes diverse interviews with residents

of the Western Negev, collecting testimonies from the media and

internet, and qualitative analysis of various findings. Initial analysis

highlights the shared fate of dogs and their families during the war,

emphasizing the central role of dogs in Israeli society and culture today,

especially in the context of wartime events. It also underscores the

widespread recognition of dogs as family members by institutions and

private entities