A dog’s attachment to its owner can be quite strong, and this bond generally lasts long after the pet has died. Because dogs live shorter lives than humans, owners must deal with the loss of a pet more frequently than a dog would with the loss of his master. However, a recent occurrence demonstrates that dogs can experience intense grief when one of their own dies.

Mehmet Ilhan died in January of 2017. He was 79 years old when he died, and he had been immobile for the previous few years due to a major disease.

Cesur, Mehmet’s dog, spent a great deal of time with him throughout those years.

Cesur’s loyalty to Mehmet was clear in the days preceding his death, when the owner was hospitalized for a few days. The dog refused to eat throughout this time. After Mehmet died, his body was returned and prepared for burial.

Cesur stayed by his owner’s body until the funeral.
Cesur was there during the funeral procession. During the burial procession, Cesur too hung his head solemnly. The dog would not allow anyone to touch him until the coffin was interred.

Cesur is now living with Ali, Mehmet’s son. After introducing Cesur inside his home, Ali recognized something odd about him. After Ali left for work, Cesur would flee the house for several hours. Ali was astounded by what he witnessed when he followed the dog one day.

The dog dashed over to Mehmet’s grave and sat for hours. Every morning, cemetery employees claim to see the mourning dog.

Cesur, according to Ali, is a noble and faithful dog. He has promised to give the finest possible care to a dog who was a loyal companion to his father in his final years.

Watch Cesur’s story in the video below: