Image source: The Daily Mail
A stray dog stood guard over the body for his dead canine companion after she was hit and killed by a car in China, the Daily Mail reported.
Photos show the stray licking and nuzzling his pal’s face, then apparently remaining by her side in the middle of the road when she wouldn’t get up.
Xiao Wu, a local butcher, said he’d recently taken to feeding the dogs and would see them playing together.
“He stayed beside her the whole day, keeping licking her and pushing her, trying to wake her up. It’s very touching,” he said.
Image source: The Daily Mail
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(h/t Huffington Post)
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LemonCreek
Dec. 23, 2012 at 8:23amThere is so much to be learned from beasts !
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Rational Man
Dec. 23, 2012 at 4:36amThe ‘red’ plate special in China……
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whatthecrazy
Dec. 23, 2012 at 1:46amWhats sad is that you could be telling the truth.
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Flag-Man
Dec. 23, 2012 at 1:37amMy 2 little Chi’s are my best friends
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charleyrocks
Dec. 23, 2012 at 1:18amVery sad story, my dog can’t walk any more, he is only 6. I have made the decision not to put him down, I figure they don’t put disabled people down so I will not impose this on him. I will give him lots of love and understanding, I will talk to him, I will joke around with him he wiggle waggles his tail so I know he is happy. I will save every penny to buy him a cart so he might once again go for walks like we used to do, and he loved them so much. I will not spend a dime at christmas even though 400 dollars might not seem a lot to some but to me it’s everything and will take months to save. He is worth every penny and love that comes from me. I will let him pass a normal goodbye when the time comes he will let me know.
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softunderbelly
Dec. 23, 2012 at 8:24amBrother, I hear you. Check the net for sites that might offer some home-built plans. Or, maybe your local vet might know of a cart previously used by another dog and owner. My dog has been my best friend and companion for almost thirteen years and I dread losing her.
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Ruckus_Tom
Dec. 22, 2012 at 11:20pmThere’s no better friend than a well treated dog. Frederick the Great wished to be buried by his “beloved greyhounds”. In 1991, after German reunification, his wish was finally granted.
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dealer@678
Dec. 22, 2012 at 10:12pmI’m getting sick of The Blaze putting up these kind of stories at Christmas time. Is the best you can do
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FunFunFun
Dec. 23, 2012 at 11:56amDealer, living in this gray, vicious dark forest, we call “the world,” a little softness, kindness, sunshine, is good. Dogs are definitely the most loyal pet; they deserve our love.
Thank you, TheBlaze news. Please don’t stop remind us of the true selfless loyalty, which still exists some where in the world.
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ltbdb
Dec. 22, 2012 at 9:18pmSorry for the loss of your friend. I found a short essay written by Eugene ONeill, “The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog”. If you can find a copy it puts things into perspective. A short quote “Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long, happy life with you:” Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved,”No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.
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Anamah
Dec. 22, 2012 at 11:56pmSuperb comment my friend! Dogs are really something very special and I find an unique intimate feeling of love and gratitude to each of them … We were blazed with their friendship. Have you know about Victor life?
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mrdon2012
Dec. 22, 2012 at 5:36pmgod bless all dogs and all people that love dogs … remember dog is god spelled backward … think about it.
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Stuck_in_CA
Dec. 22, 2012 at 6:40pmIf you love dogs, you have to watch this:
http://youtu.be/9gFz42SnnEg
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Gonzo
Dec. 22, 2012 at 4:29pmI put my 13 y/o Rottie down today. Best friend I ever had.
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sexyvixen21
Dec. 22, 2012 at 4:57pmSorry Gonzo…..I lost my “Benji” on june 21…..she (yes, I know Benji is a boys name) waited until my husband came home and took her last breath. I miss that dog everyday- Christmas won’t be the same without her. :(
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The-Monk
Dec. 22, 2012 at 5:07pmHi Gonzo,
I had to do the same thing with a blind cat I once had. One of the best friends I ever had.
Hardest thing I every had to do but she was in so much pain. I’m sorry. I can’t type anymore.
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momrules
Dec. 22, 2012 at 6:55pmOh Gonzo. I am so sorry to hear that. I have had to do that with some of my dog and cat friends in the past too. It hurts so much.
My old girl is very sick with a nasal tumor. I know the time will be coming soon to do the same with her and one of my cats is almost 19y/o. Every day she lives is just a blessing.
Again, so sorry.
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dealer@678
Dec. 22, 2012 at 10:04pmSorry Gonzo. 13 years is a long time for a Rot. You did a good job man
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RJJinGadsden
Dec. 23, 2012 at 7:47amGONZO, I certainly know how you and your family must feel at this time. As rough as this time has to be, I do hope your guys find a new pup under the Christmas Tree Tuesday morning. Take good care brother, and I do wish you and family a Merry Christmas.
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RJJinGadsden
Dec. 23, 2012 at 7:53amMOMRULES, I avoided this story yesterday because it hurts so much to be reminded of the loss of pets. Now that I finally made it here, its to find that GONZO has had the misfortune to loose a beloved pet. We also have a cat who will be nineteen this summer. Attila has mostly lazy days of sleeping on or near a favorite footstool. But he can still get in the floor with a golf ball, or a dropped bottle cat and become that same kitten we knew in ’94. Since he was born a little more than a week after my now 22 year old son turned four, he hardly a memory of time without this cat being around.
Merry Christmas MOM.
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momrules
Dec. 23, 2012 at 8:59amMerry Christmas to you and yours RJJ……cats and dogs included……
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susan126
Dec. 23, 2012 at 10:56amI’m so sorry Gonzo. I have been through it also and know exactly how you feel.
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h20sue
Dec. 22, 2012 at 3:16pmDOG spelled backwards is GOD. A loyal dog is more then your best friend, he’s your soul mate. There are more loyal canines then loyal people. You get shot, or die on the street and nine times out of ten, people won’t stop and help you. They walk right on by you. Now is the time to buy a dog and a gun! Crime is growing at a dangerous rate. Police, mayors, leading organizers, even our President doesn’t want to admit crime is growing. Who can you trust?. YOUR DOG! YOUR GUN, AND YOURSELF. Don’t wait until the police get to you, as they have too much to handle.
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aproudinfidel
Dec. 22, 2012 at 3:58pmWell said. If our dog growls at someone my radar comes on.
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For my Liberty!
Dec. 22, 2012 at 3:09pmAhhhh..so people saw this, but left the body of the dog there “all day” KNOWING that the other pup was in danger of meeting the same fate as it’s pal…..Yep….That is concern for ya folks….of course what would one expect of people that live in a country that kills babies after they are born?
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AxelPhantom
Dec. 23, 2012 at 9:24pmLast year there was a viral video where multiple people left a baby girl who had been hit by a car/truck in the street, another car ran over her again well after she was initially struck down. Life means little in China be it either the canine or human.
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Karama
Dec. 22, 2012 at 2:17pmPoor little guy. :(
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TAXEVERYONE
Dec. 22, 2012 at 4:35pmDon’t let the dog eater in the WH see this.
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Jinglebob
Dec. 22, 2012 at 1:52pmHummm. Wonder if anyone is standing for all the aborted babies killed during 2012. Thank you Liberals, hope you have a crummy 2013.
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biohazard23
Dec. 22, 2012 at 1:25pm(sniffle…)
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Stoic one
Dec. 22, 2012 at 1:13pmAAHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…………….
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Goldlady
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:53pmI remember they did the same thing with a human child that was run over. COMMUNISM kills your humanity, your soul. We are entering a time that tries men’s souls – right along that same tracks.
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KevINtampa
Dec. 22, 2012 at 3:24pmI disagree to some extent. You say communism causes people to give up humanity, I think it’s the other way around. A dehumanized society will always gravitate toward a Marxist collective salvation because there is no hope in individual salvation when moral individuals are few and far between.
As the US has in large margin moved away from instilling themselves on honor, ethics, morals, and courage we have turned to a central government to instill more authority over what we can and can’t do. One day we will be a fascist commune.
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Neuroshima
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:38pmMade me feel like crying. I must be getting to be a big softy I am going in right now to hug my Puppies and Kids and tell them I love them. When the character of an animal outshines that of the people around it we should pray to God for HELP!
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jman-6
Dec. 22, 2012 at 3:11pmWell said! Kudos!!
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neverending
Dec. 22, 2012 at 5:33pmAmen to that NEUROSHIMA!
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TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:34pmI’m surprised somebody there hasn’t scooped up man’s best friend for a family feast yet?
Didn’t China… or a province in China have a dog eating festival that dates back hundreds of years?
Anyways…. the dog seems to be looking out for his pal… sad.
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HotFixIt
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:25pmAnimals can teach us a thing or two!
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pavepaws
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:28pmHe stayed the WHOLE day! Let’s move the dogs. I know, it’s China.
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The-Monk
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:25pmThere must be something wrong with me because I cannot just drive by when I see things like this.
I stop for turtles, dogs, cats and most any animal hurt or stuck in the road with dangerous traffic driving by. Even with no traffic I stop to help a turtle crossing the road.
I’ve never seen a person hit by a car. I don’t know what I could do but I know I’d stop to help.
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momrules
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:32pmSame with me Monk. I always stop and move them if I can. To some people animals have no feelings and are not worth their time…..sad folks I think.
This and other stories like this always break my heart.
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The-Monk
Dec. 22, 2012 at 1:31pmHi Momrules,
The last time something like this happened to me was on Treasure Island. A white cat ran into the road and was ran over. The pickup truck stopped and then drove off. I got out and went over to the cat that was flailing wildly in the street. I put my hands on it and it stopped flailing and looked at me right in the my eyes. It knew it was going to die and started purring. It knew it wasn’t alone and that calmed it for some reason. There was nothing to be done because the injuries were critical. We looked at each other until it died. It’s last breath was a purr. That cat’s Spirit is still within me today.
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sportstutters
Dec. 22, 2012 at 2:15pmWhen I was a teenager my friends and I and were on a old country road and came upon a couple of horses that had got out. One had been hit and the other was standing over the dead one noosing him and making a loud wining sound. Their four of us and we thought we were badasses. After seeing that we all where quite and got misty eyed. So much for badasses!
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aproudinfidel
Dec. 22, 2012 at 4:01pmThat’s because you are a nice guy Monk. Most people can ignore that. I’m with you. Merry Christmas.
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Jenny Lind
Dec. 22, 2012 at 4:04pmMe too, Monk-I can’t just go by, I have to try, something inside me is just made that way.
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Joss
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:17pmMy pal, Sir William Thatcher, died this past Monday. This makes me sad.
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deb7505
Dec. 22, 2012 at 1:47pmSorry for your loss…. Lost mine on Thanksgiving.
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redonred
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:15pmSo very sad.
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COFemale
Dec. 22, 2012 at 12:12pmThat is unconditional love. Did any compassionate person remove the dead dog or did they just drive around it or run over it again. Humanity in come countries are going down into the toilet.
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h20sue
Dec. 22, 2012 at 3:20pmUnfortunately, dog and cat are “gourmet specialities” in some foreign countries. Were you aware that our current president admitted eating and enjoying DOG? This should tell you something…
You’re right, dogs provide unconditional love. It’s a shame humans find this difficult.
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