Vet feared dog’s heart had 'stopped' and he was gone — when his grieving owner spoke, they witnessed a medical miracle

Dogs are known for their incredible ability to bond with their owners, forming relationships that are deep and often emotional. For one woman, an experience with her beloved pitbull, named 8Ball, left her and her family in complete disbelief. As shared by the dog's owner, Gabriela Milligan, on her TikTok account, @gabrielamilligan, last year, this remarkable story occured when the family dog suddenly stopped breathing. However, what happened next left everyone in shock, including the vet. 

In the clip, 8Ball is greeted happily by his family, as they shower him with numerous pats. It appears as if the vet was consulting with the pet dog's owners after they witnessed him come back to life. The voice in the video says, "His heart stopped breathing, and then he stopped breathing, and then they came back there and he came back alive for them. He's a lucky guy today." Like the vet said, the beloved pet dog could not bear staying away from his family, and upon hearing their voices, he supposedly came back to life. Apparently, the staff had "never seen" anything like this before. 

The video quickly captured attention with more than 3 million views and countless users flooding the comment section with their thoughts on the unusual event. Many expressed amazement at the bond shared between a dog and its family. @kelleynotkelly shared her personal experience, "My dog was dying, had the date set to say goodbye, but then my husband left me, and my dog must have known because he got better and he is still here with me today." @eat_with_zee wrote, "My childhood dog passed in my arms. I gave her CPR and she lived for another 1.5 years."

Another user, @xxoemmaxoo commented, "This happened to my pit too! He came back once he heard us screaming his name. He lived for 12 years. Cherish him." While @dontcallmealex1 exclaimed, "We don't deserve these dogs; they are loyal to the end." @falling.cheeseballs wrote, "Pit bulls are definitely a strong-willed breed." In another post, Milligan shared an update on 8ball's present condition upon a request from one of her followers. She mentioned on the onscreen text that "he's recuperating and being his happy self," reassuring followers that the pitbull is better after his extraordinary recovery. 

In another miraculous story, Bruce, a shelter dog, walked free out of the euthanasia room just moments before he was set to be put down. Abandoned as a puppy, Bruce had spent much of his life in the shelter, being adopted and returned before facing the heartbreaking fate of euthanasia due to overcrowding. Just as he was sedated, Todd Smith arrived at the last second, offering Bruce a second chance at life. The video of his "freedom walk" soon went viral, bringing viewers to tears. After waiting five hours for Bruce to wake up from sedation, Todd stayed by his side, ensuring the dog’s recovery and new beginning.

For more endearing dog content, follow @gabrielamilligan on her TikTok account.