A whimpering beagle , ribs showing through its fur , tethered to a post inside the no-go zone around the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl . Many owners left pets behind when evacuations were ordered . The National Weather Service said the storm was expected to dump up to 10 inches of rain in some areas and bring strong winds that could cause power outages for days. Japan has no plans to retrieve animals from contaminated areas .
Many owners left pets behind when evacuations were ordered . The National Weather Service said the storm was expected to dump up to 10 inches of rain in some areas and bring strong winds that could cause power outages for days. Japan has no plans to retrieve animals from contaminated areas .