Dog stands guard over deceased owner’s grave for six years
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An extremely dedicated dog has continued to show its loyalty, keeping watch on its owner's grave six years after he passed away.
Capitan, a German shepherd, reportedly ran away from home after its owner, Miguel Guzman, died in 2006. A week later, the Guzman family found the dog sitting by his grave in central Argentina.
Miguel Guzman adopted Capitan in 2005 as a gift for his teenage son, Damian. And for the past six years, Capitan has continued to stand guard at Miguel's grave. The family says the dog rarely leaves the site.
"We searched for him, but he had vanished," widow Veronica Guzman told LaVoz.com. "We thought he must have got run over and died.
'The following Sunday we went to the cemetery, and Damian recognized his pet. Capitan came up to us, barking and wailing as if he were crying."
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These are amazing stories, these tales of a dog's unwavering loyalty.
In Japan, there was Hachiko
...especially all who responded to my post. My wife and I are still broken up about this. Dexy was supposed to me my 3 month old son's guardian. My wife recently wondered how she was going to explain to our son when he is around 10 years old why Dexy had to leave - and then poof she is gone now. So sad. We have many wonderful pictures and a few videos. I will post some of these separately. She was an ambassador for pit bulls!
I hope it comforts you to know that we can all relate on some level.
Your sweet girl knew you loved her. That is the important thing.
I know this may be hard, but try not to dwell too much on the manner of her passing. There was nothing you could have done. Instead, when you think of her, think of all the good times you had together in those 5 1/2 years. She was lucky to have you as her dad.
Watched it twice, I think- tore my heart out each time. I decided my Futurama collection didn't need to be that complete.
I'm already sobbing just reading this much.
