TIL that Hachikō, an Akita dog in Japan, waited at Shibuya Station every day for 9 years after his owner died, eventually becoming a national symbol of loyalty.

IamNobuddy@lemmy.world · 1 day ago

TIL that Hachikō, an Akita dog in Japan, waited at Shibuya Station every day for 9 years after his owner died, eventually becoming a national symbol of loyalty.

Tonava@sopuli.xyz · 20 hours ago

This is basically why it’s important to allow pets see the bodies of dead family members. Dogs, cats, birds etc. can all understand death to a point, but if the person or another pet just disappears, they might be left forever waiting. Just like how people can be left waiting and wondering what happened for decades if someone just goes missing.

TIL that Hachikō, an Akita dog in Japan, waited at Shibuya Station every day for 9 years after his owner died, eventually becoming a national symbol of loyalty.

TIL that Hachikō, an Akita dog in Japan, waited at Shibuya Station every day for 9 years after his owner died, eventually becoming a national symbol of loyalty.

The Heartwarming Story of Hachikō, the Dog Who Waited Nine Years