‘We don’t deserve dogs’: Russian dog waits on ice for days after owner’s tragic death

While the tragedy in itself is harrowing, Belka’s loyalty, too, caught the world’s attention. For four days, she remained by the riverbank, waiting as though she believed her owner would come back. Even after his family took her home, Belka repeatedly returned to the same spot.

This heart-wrenching tale was shared widely after Brut America posted a video detailing Belka’s story.

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The video has gained widespread attention, amassing over 60,000 views.

One user commented, “We’re not worthy of the beautiful souls that come into our lives.” Another user wrote, “We definitely don’t deserve them, they are superior in every way.”

A third person said, “I’m convinced that dogs are angels on earth and no one can convince me otherwise.” A fourth individual wrote, “Is why the quote man best friend.”

Many users commented with the crying face emojis.

Belka’s story has drawn comparisons to the legendary tale of Hachiko, the Japanese dog who waited for his owner at a train station every day for nearly a decade after his passing.