Animal welfare professionals assessed the dog’s condition and suggested that he may be experiencing emotional distress linked to his owner’s death. (Image credit: X, film poster)
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Loyal Dog Ah Wang Waits Daily for Deceased Owner, Evokes Hachi Memories in Shanghai

  • Ah Wang, a loyal dog in Shanghai, has been waiting outside his deceased owner's home for weeks, unaware of the owner's passing.
  • The dog lived with his owner, surnamed Gao, for nearly a decade in Baoshan district; Gao died suddenly on December 11.
  • Ah Wang's vigil, refusal to eat, and subsequent disappearance sparked community concern and drew comparisons to the famous Hachi story.
  • After being found weak and shivering, Ah Wang was taken to the residential committee office where he eventually ate.
  • Gao's son declined to keep the dog, but a neighbor has offered to adopt Ah Wang, supported by the residential committee.

Why It Matters: A loyal dog's unwavering vigil for his deceased owner in Shanghai highlights the profound bond between pets and humans.

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