Nana Puts Her Dog First as Hailstorm Severely Damages Her Home

Photo Credit: Funda Nenja via Facebook

When a hailstorm tore holes into the asbestos roof of her home, Nana didn’t reach for her valuables; she reached for her furbaby, King.

Mpophomeni, South Africa (26 March 2026) – When disaster strikes, especially something as devastating as watching your home be destroyed, it is easy to panic, grab whatever is near, or become paralysed by shock and heartbreak.

When a terrible hail storm hit the township of Mpophomeni last week, the roof of Nana’s home suffered extensive damage. Ice stones tore large holes through the asbestos, allowing rain to flood the rooms. Amidst the chaos, Nana’s first instinct was to rush to safety and ensure her furbaby, King, was protected.

Despite the anxiety that Nana and her elderly mother experienced during the storm, she prioritised the safety of their beloved dog.

Nana also happens to be one of Funda Nenja’s community assistants, and the empathy she displayed for her dog spoke volumes – the very kind of compassion encouraged and instilled by the organisation in the neighbourhood.

“Whenever extreme weather conditions affect Mpophomeni, we think of the animals, most of which live outdoors and have inadequate shelter from the elements,” Funda Nenja shared.

This wasn’t, however, the case for King. Instead, this doggo was placed on Nana’s bed, as seen in a shared video, and was reassured throughout the terrifying ordeal.

Her home was one of those that were badly damaged, but all that came second to the little life entrusted to her care. Now that’s a level of devotion that speaks to a truly special bond – one where a pet’s safety comes first, no matter the circumstances.

We are deeply moved by Nana’s compassion and hope her family recovers from the structural damage to their home soon.