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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nia Dalton

Loyal dog refused to leave dead owner's tomb for a month after upsetting tragedy

When a dog loses a human companion, they grieve and react to the changes in their life just like people do. Mourning a loved one can be an incredibly hard and heartbreaking time, and we often do things to feel closer to them after they pass.

One mourning pooch has proved its loyalty to its owner to the grave and beyond, after it kept vigil at their tomb for a month in China. The pup refused to leave his owner's body in the city of Zigong, Sichuan province, except to forage for food and water. The heartbreaking footage was shared online and has made animal lovers across the world shed tears.

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