Owner Catches Elderly Neighbor Bonding with Her American Bulldog in Touching Video
On August 12, TikTok user @Lacey_hutchison witnessed something truly heartbreaking over her fence. Her sweet American Bulldog was there to comfort her elderly neighbor when he needed it most.
Watch the following touching video and have your Kleenex ready.
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The video description reads, "Guys I am literally crying. My neighbor's cat was put to sleep last week and I just found him kissing and cuddling my dog over our gate. My heart cant take it!"
Supporting someone who is grieving the loss of a pet requires empathy, understanding, and patience. The bond between humans and their pets can be incredibly strong, and the grief experienced is real.
TikTok viewers are so touched by this and @Han comments, "I don’t care what anyone else says, but love from an animal hits different. It’s like I feel it in my entire soul." @Coco adds, "He needed that hug, and nothing better to give it than an xl bully cuddle." @Sarah replied, "I am the first to admit I have no shame in kissing other peoples dogs, the most kind and accepting animals on the planet." @Rev said, "I think the pupper knows the neighbor needs hugs and kisses."
Other than letting her neighbor spend time with her dog if that's what comforts him, Lacey can recognize the special relationship the neighbor had with his cat. She can share stories and memories of the cat and encourage the grieving neighbor to share his own stories. Lacey can help him create a memorial or tribute for the cat. She could help him plant a tree or flower in the cat's memory. If she has a photo taken of the cat she could frame it and present it to him.
It's so hard when someone loses a beloved pet. I'm so glad this guy has Lacey's sweet dog to comfort him in his sadness.
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