When we lose a loved one, it can be tough to understand that they are truly gone. The same can be said about dogs. They frequently don’t comprehend where their human has gone, so they spend a lot of time waiting for them to return.
This was the situation for a bereaved dog in China who saw his owner jump off a bridge. Instead of letting other humans assist him in his grief, he waited for four days on end, waiting for his human to return. The poor dog refused to accept the loss of his adoring owner.
When workers arrived to repair the bridge, they noticed the bereaved dog and were unsure how long the dog had been there. Following a thorough investigation, officials examined footage from the bridge. They saw one night that someone had jumped off the bridge with the dog at his side. The video was a little blurry, but the jump appeared to be intentional because the man did not hesitate.
Although officials could not identify the person in the video, the dog remained optimistic that his loved one was still alive. He’d been sitting by the bridge since that time. People attempted to approach the dog to get him to safety, but the dog would always flee and return to the bridge later.
Mr. Xu, a local, noticed the dog on the bridge and wanted to help in any way he could. He brought food and water to the bridge, but the dog refused. The dog did not respond when he called out to him. Mr. Xu wanted to adopt him and cheer him up, but the puppy resisted.
Mr. Xu was finally able to pick up the dog and transport him in his car. However, as soon as he opened the car door, the dog escaped and rushed away. Mr. Xu and volunteers from the local animal shelter spent hours searching for the dog, but he has yet to be found. Officials urge everyone living near the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, China, to keep an eye out for the small dog.
Mr. Xu is hoping for the dog’s return. He claimed that even as the little dog rushed away, he kept glancing back as if he was second-guessing himself. It’s not that the dog doesn’t want to live in a loving family; he’s just terrified and confused. Anyone would be as concerned if they witnessed such a heinous occurrence.
Hopefully, someone will come to the dog’s aid soon and help him have a happy and peaceful existence for the rest of his life. This heartwarming story proves that dogs are indeed the most loyal companions.
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