The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office released this photo after Monday's deadly tornado commenting on the pup's survival.  Later, they realize that the pup was guarding a body, possibly its deceased owner.

So many sights of sorrow and destruction coming from Oklahoma that it is refreshing to see sights of survival and determination. I do not have children, so my pets are the closest thing living under my roof that compare to having children.  I know for you parents pet ownership is a pale comparison, but it is the only comparison I have.

According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff Office's Facebook page the officer who found the pup is planning to adopt it if no one proves ownership.

(Via Facebook)

More From 99.9 KTDY