Grieving dog refuses to leave his deceased owner’s side – what he does for a last cuddle will shatter your heart

In a deeply moving display of loyalty and grief, a heart-wrenching video has gone viral, showing the powerful bond between a dog and its deceased owner. Animals, especially dogs, are known for their unwavering devotion, even in the face of death. This emotional footage, captured during a funeral in Mexico, is a striking reminder of that connection. As reported by The Sun, the upsetting clip shows the anxious pooch sitting quietly at the base of an open casket. After a few moments of hesitation, the dog does something heartbreaking for one last moment with her owner, unwilling to be separated even in death. Local mourners watched in silence as the pet’s grief unfolded.

In the video shared by the outlet on its official Facebook page, a visibly grieving dog sits at the foot of an open casket. After a moment, he climbs in and lies beside his late owner, refusing to leave. The footage quickly spread online, garnering significant attention and evoking emotional reactions from viewers worldwide. One user, Jane McCallum McEwan, commented, "Dogs are the best, even in death, they still want to comfort you. Heartbreaking." Helen Foster shared her personal experience: "I have two dachshunds and, after my father died, I cried a lot. My two dogs lay by my side, whimpered with me, licked my tears and hands, and were very quiet and sad. It was comforting. But… now, when I sing, my dogs think I am crying as my singing is so bad! So now I can’t sing in the house because it upsets them, thinking I am crying!" One Mexican local, Maria, also expressed, “This is heartbreaking, I hope someone takes good care of him now that his owner has passed."

A video from @selftrue.journey, a page focused on emotionally meaningful content about animals, healing, and personal growth, illustrates how dogs can experience deep grief after losing their owners. It explains what many dogs experience in the first 72 hours. At first, they search the house, checking their owner's usual spots. By the second day, they sleep on clothes that smell like their human. Many will hold off on eating unless close to their owner’s familiar spot. By day three, while still sad, dogs begin comforting others in the house, showing love in their own way during this painful time.

According to a report by VCA Animal Hospital, much like humans, our canine companions express grief. When a dog loses a loved one, whether a person or another pet, it often shows signs of sadness and changes in behavior. Like people, grieving dogs may seem tired, lose interest in playing, or eat less. About 11% stop eating completely. Many sleep more, while some have trouble sleeping. Several change their sleeping spots. Nearly 63% also change how they bark or whine; some become louder, others quieter.