All dog owners know that their pets are their best friends for a number of reasons. They will never betray or lie to you, they will never judge you, and they will always forgive you and be even better companions than humans are. Yes, their loyalty shouldn’t be questioned. But what happens to furry friends when their owners become sick or, worse, die?

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Refusal to let it go

Recently, the Internet has been touched by the story of a dog from Brazil. When his owner, a homeless man, got injuries in a street fight and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance, the pet chased the vehicle down the streets. Unfortunately, the man didn’t make it.

For two months, the loyal animal had been waiting for his owner in front of the hospital. The staff gave him food and water. Eventually, they found a kennels that agreed to take the dog in. And when a new owner was willing to take him, he ran away to the hospital, proving his unwavering loyalty to the late man. It’s been now four months since the owner’s death.