The dog daycare had reached the end of the school day, and many dogs were being picked up by their owners. However, one Labrador Retriever's owner was still busy with work and had not yet arrived. As the other dogs left the facility, the Labrador, named Lala, watched her classmates depart, feeling increasingly alone as she remained the only one left. Unable to hold back her tears, she lowered her head and began to cry softly. Seeing this, the teacher felt a deep sympathy and hugged Lala tightly, sharing in her sorrow.
This poignant scene has recently gone viral on Weibo in China. A video showed a dog daycare at dismissal time where most dogs were joyfully reunited with their owners. Yet, one beige Labrador's owner was delayed due to work commitments and could not pick her up on time. Lala noticed that she was the only dog left in the entire facility, which made her feel very dejected. She lowered her head and cried softly, prompting her teacher to comfort her with a hug, only to find herself emotionally affected as well.
The video has garnered over 80,000 views online, with netizens commenting on Lala's evident separation anxiety. Comments included observations like "This dog must be suffering from separation anxiety," and "It's completely normal for dogs to feel sad when their companions are picked up by their parents." Others shared personal anecdotes: "This situation reminds me of my childhood when my parents were always the last to pick me up from kindergarten. I would be left alone with the teacher, feeling really lonely." Another user reassured others saying, "Don't worry; parents are just busy making money, and there’s always a teacher to keep you company."
