Dogs manifest loyalty and unconditional love in the purest form.?
We've all heard of the real-life story of Hachiko - the dog who waited for his owner for over nine years, unaware that he had died. While Hachiko's was an extraordinary tale indeed, there are several such stories that show how affectionate these beautiful creatures can be.
Take for instance, this loyal German Shepherd, Leia, who was seen waiting by the door for her dad to return home from the hospital.
Thankfully, her dad returned to her and the wait wasn¡¯t too long. Katie Snyder sent her dog Leia to live with her dad in April,?¡°Leia is not your typical cuddly dog,¡± Snyder told The Dodo. ¡°She¡¯s very independent and laid-back.¡±
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¡°Leia loves all of her humans in her own way,¡± she added. ¡°Whether it be by laying near you during movie night or sitting outside of the bathroom door waiting for you to finish.¡±??
When Katie's parents were celebrating their 40th anniversary, her father suddenly fell ill and had to be rushed to the hospital.?Due to the coronavirus restrictions, her father had to stay in the hospital overnight.
When Katie's mother got back home from the hospital, she noticed Leia waiting by the door for her dad to come home, with her head bowed.
Snyder¡¯s mom snapped a photo of the?heartbroken dog?and texted it to her daughter: ¡°When she sent me that picture, I immediately burst into tears. It absolutely killed me,¡± Snyder said. ¡°I was able to see how much [Leia] truly loved my dad and that she was missing him.¡±
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Katie realised the strong bond between Leia and her father and decided to permanently leave her with her father.?