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Heartbreaking Video: Loyal Dog Refuses to Leave Owner’s Grave, Even for Food

Chinese Dog Wont Leave Owners Grave

An elderly Chinese man from the village of Panjiatun was unmarried and kept little company other than a yellow canine companion. Leo Pan, 68, died earlier this month and his dog soon disappeared. Villagers found the loyal dog at his owner‘s grave and have been unable to lure him to away from his owner’s side, even for food, for over seven days. SKY News on the loyal friend:

The Digital Journal reports that villagers have tried to bring the dog back to the village and give it some food, but have only been able to shy him away for a short period before the dog quickly returns to his owner’s side.

Villagers have been inspired by the dog, and are sending food and water to him regularly. The Townspeople say they plan to put up a kennel for the dog near the grave.
Chinese Dog Wont Leave Owners Grave

SKY also notes that the story is similar to that of Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Bobby, a 19th century Skye terrier who allegedly spent 14 years at his master’s grave, who died when the dog was two.

Over the summer, The Blaze reported on Hawkeye, companion of fallen Navy SEAL Jon T. Tumilson. Thousands of readers were moved by the image of the loyal dog standing guard over his owner‘s casket during the hero’s funeral. The story went viral, and Hawkeye’s family was in contact with the University of Iowa Athletic Department to use his story as a means to honor “Jon and all citizens lost while serving others” during the football season.

At some point when your family discusses what you are thankful for this weekend, don’t forget about your furry and loyal friends. If you ask me, nothing says gratitude like leftover turkey.

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  • PureDrumFury
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:05pm

    Geez, I almost lost it for a minute there. I’m at work on lunch and all I want to do is go home and hug my dog. I have a feeling she would be like this. That dog and I have been through the loss of my roommate/best friend together, and she is the only girl I’ve been able to truly count on in recent years (sorry, ladies, just how things have been lately). I love my dog and I literally pray and thank God for her all the time. She is the greatest joy in my life.

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    • lillymckim
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:23pm

      unconditional love …

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    • old white guy
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:25pm

      dogs are like that. not so humans.

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    • BlessedONE333
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:58pm

      That is a nice story and I felt the same.
      Our dog we had since 2004 had to be put down due to cancer just a month ago. I miss her. She and the 2 cats were the only ones who stuck by me when I became gravely ill. I had my husband leave, my friends desert me and family unable to cope. God created the animals to be our companion to bring us comfort. that is why they use animal therapy in hospice/hospital settings. That unconditional love of a good spirited dog is priceless and aids in comfort if not recovery!

      Dang I want a puppy now…. lol

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 5:35pm

      Unconditional Love. Yep! brought tears to my eyes thinking of the 2 dogs in my life I’ve lost.

      Then I think about that Vick guy who trained dogs to fight, using little dogs to train them with. We hear all the sick stories about how cruel some can be to poor little animals. Some of these stories are beyond the pale for cruelness toward poor defenseless animals. The same type people are cruel to people as well, and to children. All this just breaks my heart.

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    • 1proud_Texan
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:01pm

      This story reminds me of the movie Hachi. It’s based on a true story about a dog that waits at a train station for his owner even after the owner dies. It’s a tear jerker but well worth it. I love my dog so much. She can always put a smile on my face.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 11:47pm

      I understand your comments. 26 yrs ago when my Father passed away his little dog a tiny white poodle named Fluffy. Laid in his chair on top of his jacket. She refused food and water. I took her to the Vet 6 times for fluids. (weekly) Same thing every time I took her home. Finally my vet at the time said that she had no will to live without my dad. I tried again a few more times. She had such a blank look in her little eyes and showed no kind of emotions other when I would pick up from yhe jacket and the chair. She cried and howled. It was the sadest thing. My dad died in that chair, and so did Fluffy.It was like loosing daddy all over again. To this day I cry when I think about it. Hug you dog or cat or whatever pet that you have, they love and depend on you. Their unconditional love is something most humans are not capable of.

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    • Thatsitivehadenough
      Posted on November 24, 2011 at 7:45am

      You sound so nice! :-)

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    • upeopleneedtogetalife
      Posted on November 24, 2011 at 9:04am

      Too bad the Chinese dont take kindness lessons from their furry friends (like this one who is so dedicated to it’s owner). The brutal treatment of dogs and cats routinely in China is beyond horrendous, you tube has some videos that about make you sick.

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    • Bluefish49
      Posted on November 24, 2011 at 11:16am

      If I died in the house my dog would probably eat me….

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:59pm

    Loyal friend honors one who cared for him in life;
    In memory he awaits utno the time he may join his friend once again.

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  • sizzlinsexybeckster
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:58pm

    Aw, this is so cute it made me cry. This is why I like animals more than people. Humans are so shocked to see any kind of emotion regarding love and honor (whether by a person or an animal… humans are a dumb animal aren’t they.) – it has to be shown worldwide. I like this dog more than all the humans in the world combined… why? Because he reminds me of me.

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    • raderby
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 4:33pm

      thing is, humans can be exactly like this wonderful little dog. But like dogs who have gotten beaten so many times that they limp, humans get self-protective and the shields go up. My own little mixed breed even looks like the Chinese dog – and my doggie makes me laugh, a lot, and that also is a rare thing with people – at least for me.

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  • Rayblue
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:54pm

    “City” by Clifford D. Simak. Dogs become the dominate species after man has left the planet.
    1952 “Grand Master Nebula” winner and an excellent illustration of the loyalty we enjoy.

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    • PossumRoadkill
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 2:55pm

      Thanks for the tip on City. I read the Wikipedia page on it and it sounds like a fun book to explore.

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  • MrMagoo
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:54pm

    Whoever said animals don’t have feelings have never owned a dog.They experience the loss of companionship,much like humans.I witnessed it when my uncle passed on and left his terrier behind.The dog never was the same and would wander aimlessly around the house and yard,looking and listening for my uncle we assumed.My aunt found him dead at the foot of the bed 4 months later for no apparent reason at 7 yrs old.

    I hope the little dog in this story gets over his grief.It took me months to get over putting my 14 yr.old Cocker to sleep this last April.

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    • woemcat
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:22pm

      or cats. i’ve had a few cats who have grieved over the loss of their kitty siblings. to say animals don’t have feelings is to overlook the obvious. they’ve got feelings!!!!

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    • MrMagoo
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 2:01pm

      @woemcat….Cats own their Masters,:) but your right,they surely do have feelings.

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    • Once A Marine Always An American
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 2:14pm

      Yes, cats have feelings. But there is drastic difference between cats and dogs. When you die, the cat will eat you, but the dog will lie down and die with you.

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    • grayling646
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:17pm

      The real truth about cats and dogs:
      A dog sees a man caring for him, petting him and feeding him. The dog says, “He must be God”.
      A cat sees a man caring for him, petting him and feeding him. The cat says, “I must be God”.

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    • Steverino
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:28pm

      A couple things I really like about dogs:

      “With a dog, you give them room you can spare, food you can spare and time you can spare.
      In return, they give you everything.”

      “A dog wants very little, and they are overjoyed to get it. A cat doesn’t know what it wants. It just knows it wants more.”

      Yep, I’m a dog guy, though I once knew a very cool cat. He was ALMOST like a dog.

      Steve

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    • Faith1029
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 9:37pm

      MRMAGOO: Yes, I do believe they have feelings. We have a Cockerspaniel who has chosen my husband as her favorite. She never leaves his side, even when he goes to the restroom, yep, she’s right there with him. When he goes out of town, the sadness she goes through is unreal. She literally becomes depressed. She lays where he alreadys sits and she doesn’t move and when you talk to her she hardly lifts her head up. Her eyes and face hang down, just like you would see a very, very sad person. When he returns, she is happy as ever. Dogs are incredibly loyal animals.

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  • garbagecanlogic
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:52pm

    Too bad many humans don’t have the same loyalty, especially amongst the OWS crowd.

    The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
    The U.N. Out Of The U.S.

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  • grudgywoof
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:51pm

    I have a dog like this one. Dogs are a gift from God, even when nobody else cares about our problems they do and let you know it. This man obviously loved the dog and it him, it’s a very special relationship.

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  • blkbelt7
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:46pm

    wok your dog mister?

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  • blkbelt7
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:45pm

    wok your dog mister???

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  • TheCalvinistPastor
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:40pm

    I want a dog like that

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    • mdefu2
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:34pm

      It’s not just the dog, it is how the old man loved and treated him. All animals will love you, when you show them love and respect for their feelings.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:57pm

      Dogs… and Cats… like that… Find YOU!

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  • KeithOlberdink
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:40pm

    Doggie best be careful. In China, someone is likely to fry him up and eat him with a side order of egg rolls.

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    • sapper
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:02pm

      um, or would that be with some fava beans and a nice chianti………..

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    • InversionTheory
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 3:43pm

      Blast you both… Now I want egg rolls, fava beans and chianti and I still have 45 minutes until I am free to partake.

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  • Kuffar
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:39pm

    Looks like they buried the owner in a garbage dump… I admire the dogs loyalty. If only people were even half as loyal.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:00pm

      No it is not a garbage dump, look at the background in the picture and you will see similiar mounds of burial and some markers of family gravesights from the generations.

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    • SlimnRanger
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:01pm

      Dogs are the most forgiving in the animal kingdom,Humans can learn alot from our canine friends

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    • ChevalierdeJohnstone
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 6:10pm

      Grave sites are tricky in China. There are a lot of treasured old traditions regarding respect for grave sites and lost family members. The Communists at one point tried to destroy these traditions by requiring all bodies to be cremated and banning visits to graves. While these laws have been relaxed, the CCP is still in charge. Thus it‘s understandable that some people don’t want to be buried in “official” or “official-looking” cemeteries.

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  • Colt McCloud
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:36pm

    Truely man’s best friend.
    Further proof that Islam is wrong about dogs.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:39pm

      Good post .. you want a true and loyal friend .. get a dog .. God spelled backwards.

      TEA!

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    • REV19-11-16
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:46pm

      Amen!

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    • beh0003
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:51pm

      Great post! So true. I wouldn’t take anything in the world for my dog. His loyalty is admirable, and companionship is unwavering. Truly mans best friend.

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  • biohazard23
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:34pm

    Poor doggy. We should all be so lucky as to find unconditional love like this.

    One of our Shelties howls every time my husband leaves for work. He‘s definitely a Daddy’s boy if there ever was one! Our doggies won’t be getting a big Thanksgiving dinner, but I‘m sure we’ll manage to fall for the puppy dog eyes and give them a bit of turkey. ;)

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:56pm

      I have a solid white pit/husky mix (looks like white german shepard) who piles my shoes and my pillow in the hall and rolls around on them while I’m at work. I had to start putting my pillow and shoes in the closet so he couldn’t reach them. now just rolls around on my side of the bed.

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:41pm

      That’s so cute! At least he doesn’t roll around ON the bed. :)

      Daddy’s boy likes to steal my shoes and chew them up. Actually, he only takes ONE from a pair and chews it up. He also has a fondness for socks, clean laundry, tissues, pine cones, and empty paper towel rolls. Our other Sheltie is Momma’s boy and he tries to keep the younger one in line. Key word there is TRY. Lol!

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 2:06pm

      Oops! Since our dogs aren’t allowed on the bed, I thought you meant he rolled around on the FLOOR on your side of the bed. Man, I really need to get stronger glasses so I can read better…..

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 2:40pm

      I don‘t allow Cotton in the bed either he just does that when I’m away. I‘m working with him to stop it but it’s been an uphill battle.

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  • the wireworker
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:33pm

    just stick your wife and dog in the trunk overnight and see which one is happy to see you when you open it up in the morning. lol

    these stories are heart wrenching and heartwarming at the same time. God bless our four legged friends.
    thanks Blick & Jack for being loyal friends….

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  • RodT82721
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:31pm

    Mans best friend!

    Lock your dog and your wife in the trunk of your car, wait a couple of hours, and see which one is happy to see you, when you open the trunk!

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  • Shiroi Raion
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:30pm

    Wow. Another Hachiko. There is a statue of Hachiko at Shibuya Station in Tokyo. He is a symbol of ultimate faithfulness. I love the story. They made a movie based on Hachiko’s story. I think it was Richard Gere as the owner that dies. He told Hachiko to wait for him and he spent the rest of his life waiting there. Passers by would feed him.

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    • chips1
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:47pm

      If Richard Gere dies, it must be a good movie. Once your gerbil dies, it’s all over.

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  • AmericanStrega
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:25pm

    “At some point when your family discusses what you are thankful for this weekend, don’t forget about your furry and loyal friends. If you ask me, nothing says gratitude like leftover turkey.”

    I don’t know about the rest of you, but our kitty will be getting Thanksgiving dinner in his dish while we’re eating from our dishes. With that said, I have to say this:
    The story is very sad. I’m glad the people of the village are willing to feed this poor dog. But, I can’t believe Mr. Pan was buried in a grave that looks like nothing more than a pile of dirt and junk. That is sad beyond belief.

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  • Tampa Ken
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:23pm

    for alot of people, our furry freinds are our family, we care about them like there our own children.. This holiday season, when giving thanks for all you have, please remember your pets in your prayers, and treat them this holiday, show them you love them.

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  • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:22pm

    He is just waiting for his owner to throw the ball. “Come on, throw the ball already”

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  • iwantmydamncountryback
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:22pm

    we as humans can learn a lot from dogs. they are beyond loyal and give unconditional love. i love coming home from a store or whatever and my dogs are so excited to see me. this story is touching as much as it is sad. i hope when this dog goes to the big fire hyrdrant in the sky, they bury him next to his master.

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    • Gary Fishaholic
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:47pm

      I still have three kids living at home right now 2 lab’s and 1 Yorkie that thinks she is a lab we go for a ride and a walk on the levee near the house everyday. It‘s our routine we walk and they do there business where I don’t have to worry about picking anything up. They wait for me everyday the only time we don‘t go is when it’s raining and I have to show them the rain to get them to quit barking at me. When I go to the other side I will ask if dog’s are here as well if not I want go where they are. They absolutely give me there unconditional love no matter what. Which I have trouble explaining to my human kids some times when they are fighting or arguing about something to me is trivial.

      Trust me they will get their share of the thanks giving food from the Grand kids.

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  • AzDebi
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:22pm

    I was going to say that this story reminded me of Greyfriar’s Bobby…but…it is already posted above…click the link…it too is an amazing story of love and loyalty! That dog, if memory serves me, stayed loyal for over 14 years…until his own death!

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  • sillyfreshness
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:20pm

    I sure hope all goes well for that dog. Chinese like to eat dogs and I’m sure someone there is already planning what vegetable would go good with him.

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  • Secessionista
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:20pm

    Leo Pan has a messy grave, but I sure admire his trusty dog.

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on November 23, 2011 at 1:17pm

      They probably don’t have money for the stupidly expensive funerals and grave sites that we have. But they care about his dog, which is admirable. It looks like someone is trying to build a little memorial to the owner with the bricks.

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  • Better Dead Than Red
    Posted on November 23, 2011 at 12:19pm

    Best friend til the end!! (and long after)

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