The bond between a person and their dog is unmatched, full of moments of joy and unconditional company. So when a dog dies, the pain can be overwhelming, like a part of yourself has been lost. Although many people don’t understand it, it’s not just a dog.
For one young woman, this loss was especially devastating when her dog died unexpectedly. In an attempt to ease her pain, her sister has given her a new puppy. While she cannot replace the deceased dog, this new companion opens the possibility of healing a wounded heart.
The scene, captured in a video that has gone viral thanks to the Pubity account, shows the dog waiting patiently in a hallway while the girl, visibly surprised, bursts into tears. Judging by the images, she can’t believe that a new dog is going to be part of her family and falls to the ground because she can’t stand up.
In a moment full of tenderness and emotion, the puppy, as if asking the camera for permission, approaches the young woman and settles down next to her, receiving kisses and hugs between sobs. It is a moment of great emotion in which a small child also joins in, giving the animal a few light caresses.
The reactions to this scene have not been long in coming. Users have flooded the comments section of Instagram with messages that reflect the emotional charge of the video. “Awww… so heartbreaking, bittersweet, healing and joyful at the same time. I’m crying with her” is just one of the many comments that reflect the intensity of the moment.
But not everything is pretty in this story: there have also been users who have taken it differently and wanted to reflect their disagreement with giving pets as gifts. “Repeat after me: pets are NOT gifts. They are a commitment of time, money and effort for 15-20 years, depending on the pet,” one user insisted.
