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Dog Has Been Watching Over His Owner's Grave for Six Years

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By Kelli Bender Sep 13, 2012

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    Captain was adopted by Guzman as a present for his son in 2005. The following year, Guzman died and was buried in a cemetery in Villa Carlos Paz, Argentina. The family said that when they returned from the funeral in 2006, the dog was missing. They found Captain a week later when they visited the cemetery. The dog was sitting by Guzman's grave.

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Bill

love dogs all you can because they are not here but a short time in your life

May 28 2013 at 3:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Ron Breaux

That man was his human, his friend. Dogs love unconditional and are loyal to the end and beyond. Take care of him as he watches over your dad.

May 18 2013 at 4:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
debbie3231debbie

With all the hate, evil and madness in the world today, it's so heartwarming to continue to see how our dogs provide unconditional love and loyalty to us to the end. If only humans could follow their example.

April 18 2013 at 9:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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hdhntr001

Some do. I have had 4 German Sheppard’s from pups to death. I got hundreds of compliments on all of them. I held them when it was hopeless and they were put down. I cried out-loud for three days after each one passed from this world..
They saw me trough many hardships.
There is a lot of evil in this world. Dogs don't seem to have it in them........

May 17 2013 at 7:34 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
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hdhntr001

Sorry for the typo, there was water in my eyes.....

May 17 2013 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down
Merle

I too have had several german shepherds in my life.The one I have now is growing old with me and will be my last.She tells me when to go to bed! They are extremely intelligent, funny , noble too,loyal , protective , good at assessing people. affectionate. And bossy! If you are lonely there is nothing better than giving you their body to wipe your tears on.I hope she goes first because I don't want her to sit out in the cold and heat grieving .i too hold them when it is time to let go. I can take her ashes home with me.Bless you for taking good care of your friends.

May 18 2013 at 7:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down
debbie3231debbie

In this world of extreme madness and insanity brought on by humans, it's so heartwarming to read stories about the unconditional love and loyalty from our dogs. If only humans can take note.

April 18 2013 at 9:14 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jet6512

I think the real question here is how they got the dogs to perform those facial expressions!

March 19 2013 at 5:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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Patricia,,,,,

Didn't you read the the captions next to the photos...It tells you

March 19 2013 at 8:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bill

The Love and respect this dog has for its owner should be taken as a lesson for all of us on how to treat Family and Friends. Im not embarrassed to say this brings a tear to my eye.

March 19 2013 at 4:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Brunetta Kaye

German Shepherds are also prone to Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, a disorder which must be treated by utilizing an enzyme to predigest their food in order for them to be able to metabolize it. Otherwise, they die of starvation no matter how much they may be fed. Other dogs get this (I have a Corgi who has it) but it is most prevalent in shepherds.

March 08 2013 at 7:25 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
fredfbk

The bond between Doug's and their owners is one that has existed for over 10,000 years and is constantly displayed over and over. Good examples are the recent video'o of returning service men and their Doug's evident joy at their return. When everyone may leave you your dog will always remain at your side.

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bjbworld

I wonder if the dogs really know their owners are dead or just think they are gone & are waiting their return. Dogs are scent driven. I wonder if the dog was allowed to smell their owners dead bodies right after they die, if they would grieve the same or be able to move on? If your child or loved one left home & never returned, would you believe they were dead (w/o DNA proof) or continue to have hope that you would one day see your loved one again alive?

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jnglrotkid

I once owned a German Shepherd who belonged to a friend of mine who died unexpectedly. Jenny wandered around the house looking for him, picking up a shoe or article of clothing, anything that belonged to her master to let his wife know what she was looking for. She would hardly eat and started licking and chewing out patches of her fur. Finally, my friend's wife couldn't take watching the dog grieve anymore and offered Jenny to me.

Jenny got over her grief, and in another example of irony, I purchased her old home five years after the death of Jenny's owner. On moving day, Jenny started to become excited as we drove towards her old neighborhood. About a block from home, we stopped for a traffic light and Jenny leaped out of the car. She ran the rest of the way home and was waiting for us on the front porch when we drove up.

March 25 2013 at 6:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
bjbworld

I wonder if the dogs know their owners are dead and will not be returning or they just think they are gone & are waiting for them to return. Dogs are scent driven. I think if the dog was allowed to smell their owners bodies after they past, they might act differently & not grieve the loss the same. They would then know the spirit has left the body & not hang around in vain. If we were just told our loved one was dead & I never saw their body or had valid proof, we might not believe it either. What would you do to find a lost loved one? Would you give up hope that they might some day return unless you knew for sure they were dead?

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Patricia,,,,,

Very good point....

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