In a heart-wrenching incident that has left many people in tears, a loyal dog in China stayed by the side of its dying friend on a busy road.
The brown husky had been hit by a passing vehicle and lay motionless in the middle of the road in Zhejiang Province on April 17.
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For at least 30 minutes, the husky remained in the same position, while its cream-colored friend stood guard over the body, pawing at the husky’s lifeless body and trying to wake it up.
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Video footage of the incident shows the upset dog kneeling by the side of the road, crying and barking mournfully.
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Despite the cream-colored dog’s efforts to revive its friend, the husky remained still. A few bystanders gathered at the side of the road, but none of them could identify the reason for the collision.
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After half an hour, a woman in a black dress appeared and called the husky’s name. She confirmed to an on-duty cop that she was the owner of the dogs.
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The cream-colored dog followed its dead friend as the owner took it to the side of the road and called for assistance.
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The incident has touched the hearts of many animal lovers around the world.
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Dogs are known for their loyalty and love for their companions, and this heartbreaking story is a testament to that bond. It is a reminder that we should always treat animals with kindness and respect, and do our best to protect them from harm.