Although animals cannot speak, their owners can easily discern their emotions from facial expressions and body language. A well-known pet owner in mainland China shared a heart-wrenching moment when their pet faced the departure of a beloved family member. For some dogs, their entire world revolves around their owners, leading to a high level of dependency. This dependency can make it difficult for owners to leave their pets, as they often feel guilty seeing their pets' longing faces.
In Liaoning, China, a pet owner shared a video on Douyin (TikTok) featuring their Samoyed-Pomeranian mix, "Duobao". The video captured the moment when Duobao's young owner was leaving for university. Duobao was visibly distraught, though not crying, as it watched its owner walk into the train station. The dog's eyes seemed to well up with tears, clearly expressing sadness and a deep understanding that it would be a while before seeing its owner again.
Many pet owners resonated with Duobao's reaction, commenting, "Full of melancholy," "Tears are about to come out," "University, look at what you've done," "Dogs know everything," and "My dog looks like this every time I go to work." The owner later commented that their son was also heartbroken and couldn't bear to look back at Duobao. The family's affection for Duobao was evident on their social media page, with everyone hoping for the son's quick return so Duobao could reunite with its loved ones.
