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Heartbreaking Photo: Another Dog Refuses to Leave Dead Canine Friend’s Side

It‘s a photo that’s starting to make the rounds. And once you see it, you likely won’t forget it.

The photo shows a male pit bull refusing to leave the side of his dead companion, a female pit bull that appears to have been hit by a car.

Phoenix Dog Refuses to Leave Dead Dogs Side

The picture was taken in Phoenix, AZ. Local station KSAZ-TV has more information, including that the male dog refused to leave his friend’s side for over 14 hours:

The female pit bull was hit sometime Friday night, and lay dead on the side of a Phoenix road. The male pit bull wouldn’t leave her, so a nearby business set out food and water.

This is the heartbreaking picture that was shared over 200 times on Facebook over the weekend.

He stayed with there nuzzling her and lying nearby until the city came to remove her Saturday morning. It was 14 and half hours.

Local animal control believes the surviving dog has an owner because of its blue harness. But no one has come forward as of yet to claim him.

“He is doing well,” Rodrigo Silva, a local animal control official, said. “He’s a little withdrawn and he appears to be very sad.”

The shelter where the dog was taken is monitoring him for any behavioral issues and then will decide whether to put him up for adoption.

Back in April, a similar picture surfaced of a Lab refusing to leave its fallen partner’s side in Los Angeles.

(H/T: Yahoo)

Comments (40)

  • Halloween
    Posted on May 26, 2012 at 5:57pm

    Pitbulls are just a status symbol for druggies and gangbagers. That being Phoenix, I’m sure it belonged to some Mexicans gangbangers.

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    • Tha1-408
      Posted on May 27, 2012 at 3:57pm

      It‘s people like Halloween that give put bulls a bad rap it’s not the dog it’s the owners, for u to say its some Mexican gangbanger dog is typical , because someone has a put bill they do drugs and ******** u need to get a life , my family and I have raised put bulls are whole life my
      Nieces and nephews would die without our dogs ( family ) you should really think about what u say sometimes cause its not the dog it’s the owners.

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  • SlyFox123
    Posted on May 25, 2012 at 4:58pm

    So very sad, words can not really express what that picture says
    So sad.!

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  • sasquatch08
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:57pm

    The lady in the video has a good point about how Pit’s have a bad reputation that is not deserved.

    Also, who the heck hits a dog and doesn’t stop?

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  • thereaper
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 8:44pm

    Dogs and cats, are more than just pets to a lot of us, and to see a picture like this makes us sad and brings tears to our eyes. That’s pure love. One of the few things you can’t buy!

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  • 24seven365
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 6:31pm

    Think some people need to take a leson from this dog. Know how he feels…had to put my big boy down today. Hard to leave his side as well. If more folks would act like this the world would be a much nicer place to live. Will always love ya big boy!:-)

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    • ImChiquita
      Posted on May 25, 2012 at 6:38pm

      Oh, my gosh! How are you doing?

      I HATE/LOATHE/DESPISE having to deal with putting down a pet.

      Got your tissues and dark corner to cry in? How long was he part of your family? And how IS your family coping? Will you get another dog, or do you have one already?

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  • TJexcite
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 4:28pm

    With that harness it has to have been a lost dog that had an owner at one time. Lets hope they come forward to either retrieve the dog or tell why they let it go. If it come down to could not afford them so be it, someone will find him a home.

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  • TerryDo
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:10pm

    When you compare these two video
    #1 Shock Video: Man Repeatedly Robbed After Passing Out on NY Sidewalk

    #2Heartbreaking Photo: Another Dog Refuses to Leave Dead Canine Friend’s Side

    One has to wonder is this a demonstrations of evolution in animals and devolution in some humans.

    Have some humans turned into animals, while dogs are demonstrating human’s sadness and concern for their fellow species?

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    • tckid17
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:42pm

      Good point. Humans are given brains with free will and some poop in others backyards.

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    • johnjamison
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:51pm

      We becoming them as they’re becoming us. Truth is the more people I meet the more I love my dogs.
      People are the real monsters on this planet.
      Not all people are monsters but all monsters are people.

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    • TORREY
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 4:53pm

      I AGREE! Sadly compassion for our fellow man is being replaced by ENVY and HATRED! Those who speak out against this are considered politically incorrect…

      P.S. Just watch Avatar the movie. Humans Beings in movies now are being portrayed as BAD and children are slowly being spoon-fed this hatred and mistrust of their own species!!!

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  • 3katmomma
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:17am

    I don’t know about other states, but in Massachusetts, it is the law that if you hit a dog with your car, you are supposed to stop and try to find the owner. This goes back to the old farming days, when dogs were usually working animals.
    Unfortunately, most people ignore this.

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    • Jethro212
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:49am

      I personally think if we are putting that much humanity into dogs, that if you hit one you need to stop and find the owner, I will sign off on that when we stop killing babies out of social status and/or economic concerns. Till then? Sorry that the dog got hit, but a good question is, why is the dog in the road?

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    • Remy1
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:24pm

      Jethro, I’m not for abortion and I love dogs too. Why do you feel the need to be such an a-hole? It’s nice to see the devotion this poor boy has for his companion, which is more than I can say for most people. And given he has a harness on they may have slipped the yard. All the way around it’s sad. Have some compassion please.

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    • Jaycen
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:47pm

      @Jethro212

      I have to agree. It’s an animal.

      I love dogs. I love my dog. If I was careless enough to let it get into the street, I would not hold a driver responsible for hitting my dog. That’s moronic. Why does the driver, with a legitimate reason to be on the road, owe the irresponsible dog-owner anything?

      If anything, the driver might hunt down the owner to cover any damage done to the car.

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    • johnjamison
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:54pm

      Jaycen,
      Using your logic I guess the driver should find the parents of a child they hit and ask them to pay for the damages as well. After all children don’t belong in the road and can be irrational as well.
      Change your name to D*CK it better describe s your personality.

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  • TWO BITS
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:05am

    I hope the owner of the surviving dog is located. Recently my husband stopped by his friend’s golf driving range, and they rescued two black labs from traffic. Calls to the nearby vet located the owner who had been frantic since discovering the pooches had escaped their invisible fencing. We have always loved dogs, for they are true blue friends.

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  • American Mensch
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:00am

    I don’t care what people say about animals. They are not dumb, and show a lot more compassion than humans. How sad.

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    • lketchum
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:37am

      I have been fighting cancer for nearly a year, and I have my new buddy – an American PBT named Roxie. I got her last November, and when my Sons brought her in (she was rescued from the pound), she wagged over to me and layed down next to me. She rarely leaves that spot.

      I have seen some smart animals in my time, but none of them come close to how this dog is. She understands every word I say and she is the most gentle dog I have ever seen. She never barks and she has been a gift from God to me. When I walk her, which is very hard for me to do, as my disease has weakened me greatly, she slowly takes each step and stops and turns around to make sure I am ok, and she takes the next one as we come down our porch steps. No training was needed, as she just did that on her own. As we walk, she turns around and sits down to allow me to catch up, or catch my breath.

      I am truly a blessed man.

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    • Johnny Cocheroo
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 12:36pm

      A Dogs Prayer

      Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in the world
      is more grateful for kindness than my loving heart.

      Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I would lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

      Speak to me often, for your voice is the world¹s sweetest music,
      as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail
      when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

      When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now
      a domestic animal and no longer used to bitter elements.
      I ask no greater glory than the privilege of
      sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

      Though you had no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.

      Keep my pan filled with fresh water for, although I would not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

      Feed me clean food that I may stay well to romp and play and do your biding, walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should yours be in danger.

      And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to take my health or sight, do not turn me away from you.

      Rather, hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was ever safe in your hands.

      Author Unknown

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    • Jaycen
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:49pm

      Dogs can’t reason like humans can, so they “show” everything. Human beings spend much of their time covering up their emotions for societal reasons.

      That might be “sad”, I suppose, but it doesn’t make animals “more human” than human beings. Your ability to comprehend someone else’s motivations notwithstanding.

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  • JustPeachy
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:45am

    That’s so sad! :-( I hope that little guy finds a really good, new home. He sure seems to deserve one (more than many people!). In fact, that dog is showing more compassion and feeling than some people these days. :-(

    And for those who “hate” or “diss” cats–please, enough. If you‘ve never had a cat show you affection then likely you’ve never shown affection TO or had affection FOR one.

    ALL are God’s creatures.

    And ‘sides, Rush Limbaugh (the loveable fur ball) has three huge dogs, but he still loves his “Punkin’!” (a cat he had long before the dogs. . .). Once in awhile he talks about her and I can tell he’s quite fond of his little feline friend. ;-) (And far as I can tell, he’s um. . Conservative.. lol!)

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    • adoerfler
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:15am

      Thank you! Cats are often quite affectionate. Mine follow me from room to room and shove my arm or hand to be petted. Cats sleep about 18 hours a day, so do fine left home alone all day. I don’t like to leave a dog alone that long – they need more attention. Also, cats don’t bark.

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  • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:30am

    Most Liberal males have cats…. Most Conservative men have dogs. Some Liberal males who DO have dogs might resort to eating them, so it’s the duty of Conservative men to liberate all dogs from Liberal males because they truly are a “man’s” best friend.

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    • glennpatstu
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:12pm

      you are an idiot.

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    • 50211bs
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 3:57pm

      Amen brother. Its not that i‘m anti cat i’m more pro dogs. I have 2 german shepherds w/ 2 distinct personalities and have more compassion than some fellow believers. Sorry fellow Christians, I believe our beloved dogs will be in heaven waiting for us.

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  • TexasWatchDog
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:21am

    This sounds like a case for Ceasar Milan – The Dog Whisperer.

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  • biohazard23
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:19am

    Who hits a dog in the road then just leaves it to die??? Probably the same type of individual who robs an unconscious man lying on the sidewalk… The surviving dog has more compassion in his right front paw than most folks do in their entire bodies…..

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:19am

    We could learn alot from dogs! About standing by when needed, forgiveness.. joy!

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    • Vickie Dhaene
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 11:19am

      I was thinking the very same thing after reading the story about those who robbed a helpless man passed out on the street. Gives me a little hope that people like you see the importance of dedication and loyalty in animals that we don’t see in man.

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:13am

    More faithful in caring about you than the typical wife. Dogs you can depend on.

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    • johnjamison
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:20am

      They are without a doubt man’s best friends. Is it any wonder that the most loyal creature on the planet is God spelled backwards.

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    • SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:27am

      .
      What in the world did that woman do to you Ted?…..

      Maybe you should do the rest of us a favor and post a picture so if we see her we can run the other way…….

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    • mom4times
      Posted on May 24, 2012 at 10:43am

      you reminded me of that song “wish you could love me like my dog does” ; )……very true sometimes : o

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  • RedDirtTexas
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:09am

    Well, dogs have feelings too I guess. Hope they didn’t fly his dead friend to the white house for dinner!

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:05am

    Quite a contrast to what the idiots did to a human that was down in NY- shows that dogs can be trusted than the ****** in NY

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  • wboehmer
    Posted on May 24, 2012 at 9:03am

    The Creator put something really special into dogs.

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