A dog who feels sad about the loss of his owner finds it very difficult to cope with reality. He expresses his grief by shedding tears and wailing beside her grave, unable to come to terms with the loss. This traumatic incident is a testament to the emotional bond that dogs form with their owners.
Wiley, the wolf dog embodies unwavering loyalty towards his owner, which makes it extremely difficult for Gladys to come to terms with her death.
In a poignant video captured at Gladys’ funeral, we witness Wiley’s grief as he cries uncontrollably as he lies peacefully beside her tombstone. The sight of Wiley crying and shaking touched the hearts of viewers who watched this show.
During one poignant moment in the footage, a compassionate family member reaches out to comfort Wiley and tenderly says, “We miss her, too.”
Since being shared on YouTube by user SarahandtheWolves, this touching video has garnered 9,174,611 views. Evidence of its influence.
Notably, Wiley is part of a pack of wolf dogs that provide invaluable support and rehabilitation to veterans dealing with PTSD when they return from combat. These wonderful animals are cared for by LARC (Lockwood Animal Rescue Center) which specializes in providing assistance not only to wolf dogs but also to horses.
To address any concerns about Wiley’s health raised by viewers of the video, SarahandtheWolves included a caption ensuring he was receiving care and attention.
“I’m not a care expert, so I can’t say for sure if he suffers from reverse sneezing like some of you,” Sarah and the Wolves explained.
“…I can tell you that this behavior is completely new and unusual for him. It’s something I’ve never seen before or since. Maybe this is just my way of romanticizing his actions. It’s helping me cope with the loss…”
“Whenever someone expresses concern that they might die, I reassure them that it’s not. The shelter vet, Wiley, is really great.”
If you’re interested, you can click here to watch a video capturing the moment.