I had to take my father’s dog to his funeral, and it was heartbreaking to see him start shedding tears, quivering, and hyperventilating. Even though the casket was closed, he seemed to know who was inside. Animals possess incredible emotional and mental intelligence. When my cousin passed away from an illness, I attended his funeral, and his dog was inconsolable. I kept petting her until she calmed down because my cousin had asked me to take her in and care for her.

Not long ago, one of my dogs was put down due to a kidney issue (I’d rather not relive those memories), and a younger dog who was friends with her became unusually silent for the entire day. Normally quite feisty, she stayed silent until the next morning when I took her on our usual walk. She started freezing at certain points along the route, and after a while, she refused to move and just sat down, staring at the spot where we used to rest. She looked around slowly, gave a soft yelp, and made a breathing sound. I checked her for anything unusual, but found nothing. When I sat with her, she stared at me until I began to cry, and then she started howling and making that breathing sound for about two minutes. It was just an empty grassland, so we weren’t disturbing anyone. I’ll never forget that moment.

When my dad passed away this year, and we brought his urn home two weeks later, my dog sat with it and rested her head on it. She had been visibly sadder each day he wasn’t around, and I could tell she knew it was him.

I often think of this video and it breaks my heart to see the depth of pain and grief. Anyone who has experienced such profound love and loss can recognize the raw, genuine emotion in this beautiful animal. I truly believe that this dog isn’t just tired; his emotions are deeply real. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Just yesterday, I was thinking of Wiley and praying for his well-being. He’s a true hero for his noble work. May God watch over both of you and may your beloved grandmother rest in gentle peace.