Like humans, dogs are known to bond with one another and stay loyal right up until the very end. That’s exactly what transpired between a dog in Texas and his littermate sister.
A call came into Animal Control Officers in Kingsville, Texas, recently about a dead dog on the side of a highway.
When authorities arrived on the scene, they witnessed something they called “a heart-wrenching sight.”
Source: Kingsville Kleberg Health Department Animal Control & Care Center/Facebook
The dead dog’s body was there but so was another animal. Standing over his sister’s remains was her brother, never leaving her side and waiting for something to bring his belated sister back.
“This boy wasn’t going to let anyone mess with his sister,” Kingsville Kleberg Health Department Animal Control & Care Center shared on Facebook. “Our ACOs had a hard time convincing him everything was going to be alright and they were there to help him.”
Source: Kingsville Kleberg Health Department Animal Control & Care Center/Facebook
The dogs, Catahoula mixes, were side by side on side of the road. Eventually, officers were able to lure the dog away. They named him Guardian and are keeping him on a stray hold for four days.
If no one claims Guardian, who is believed to be between 6 and 12 months of age, an adoption has been scheduled.
Source: Kingsville Kleberg Health Department Animal Control & Care Center/Facebook
“He’s still a little confused about what happened, but at least he is now in a safe place with fresh cool water and belly full of food,” Kingsville Kleberg updated to Facebook.
