This morning I heard a heartbreaking and moving true story about the love of a dog for his owner.
Hachiko was the beloved dog of a University Professor in Japan. Everyday the dog came to greet the Professor at the train station when he got home from work. One day the Professor did not show up as he had suffered a stroke that day at the University but Hachiko did not understand and after being given away and constantly running away to return home started showing up at the train station each day when the Professor’s train would arrive.
One of the Professor’s students started writing articles about Hachiko and these articles created a media buzz about the dog and his loyalty. He became a sensation and returned to the train station every day for 10 years until he passed away.
A monument was errected in Hachiko’s honor and is celebrated every April 8th. Hachiko is a symbol to many of loyalty and how we should all be to those we love.
Richard Gere stars in a movie to be released based on the story of Hachiko but is based in the US.
Here is the movie trailer:
This is the kind of pet story that makes you want to cuddle up with your dog and thank them for their loyalty!
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