Cocker Spaniel Cries at Photo of Late Sibling, Touching Millions Online

Heartbreaking Video Shows Dog Mourning Her Sister

The bond between dogs can be just as strong as that between humans, something movingly displayed in a viral video of an American cocker spaniel grieving her sibling. Moo, from the Ferguson family, grew up alongside Trulee, a cocker spaniel just a few months older. Their owner, Kara Ferguson, explained that Moo was adopted specifically to be Trulee’s companion, and from the start, the two were inseparable.

Recently, Trulee passed away, leaving Moo without her lifelong best friend. Just three days later, Kara noticed Moo staring at a framed photo of Trulee that had sat on a bookshelf for years. What happened next broke her heart. Moo softly whimpered at the picture, her gaze fixed on her sister’s face. Eventually, she lay down in front of the photo, as if determined to stay close to Trulee’s memory. Kara captured the moment on video and shared it on TikTok, where it quickly touched viewers worldwide.

Experts confirm that grief in animals is real. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, about 60 percent of pets show changes in appetite, vocalizations, or routines after losing a companion. Moo’s reaction was a vivid reminder of how deeply dogs can feel loss.

Though the first days were painful, Kara shared that Moo has been doing better since. While she sometimes glances at the photo, she hasn’t cried again. The family is preparing to receive Trulee’s ashes soon and wonders how Moo will respond. Thankfully, she is not alone—her three other dog siblings, two pugzus and a cavapoo, are helping her adjust to life without Trulee.

The video of Moo mourning garnered more than half a million views and over 100,000 likes in just days. Commenters flooded the post with empathy. One wrote, “This is brutal and hurts through the screen. My deepest condolences.” Another added, “Oh, not her little sad cry! Makes my stomach hurt. Poor thing.”

Trulee’s passing left an empty space in the Ferguson household, but Moo’s grief has become a powerful reminder of dogs’ capacity for love and loyalty. Her story is both heartbreaking and beautiful, showing that a dog’s emotional bond with family—whether human or canine—runs deep and true.

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This content was created with AI assistance and edited by the iHeartDogs team.