Dogs are incredibly compassionate and sensitive creatures, with a unique emotional intelligence that allows them to perceive and respond to death in a profound way. They are capable of grieving for their lost companions, just like humans do.

There was a heartwarming example of this recently, where a dog showed a sweet reaction to a picture of her late best friend. Alli Trent had two beloved dogs – Lacy, her long-time childhood companion since 2007, and Lola, a beagle she welcomed into her life in 2017.

According to the_beagle_lola’s Instagram account, when the new puppy arrived, the older dog didn’t immediately bond with her. However, Lola saw Lacy as a big sister and eventually they developed a close relationship. Alli mentioned to The Dodo that Lacy would sometimes growl at Lola, but the patient pup always showed kindness towards her new sibling. Lola was completely enamored with Lacy right from the start.

On the Instagram account of the_beagle_lola, it was shared that Lola took care of Lacy as her health started to deteriorate. Unfortunately, Lacy’s health took a turn for the worse on Christmas Eve and she passed away at the age of 14. The family expressed their deep sadness and mentioned that Lola will also miss her dearly. Lacy was the center of their world, and now it’s hard to imagine life without her.

After Lacy passed away, a touching yet poignant moment captured how much Lola longed for her beloved companion. Alli decided to honor Lacy’s memory by purchasing a photo of the departed dog and displaying it on a shelf in their home.

To Alli’s surprise, Lola immediately showed a keen interest in the photo, almost as if she recognized her old friend. “Lola was so intrigued by it,” Alli shared on Instagram. “I couldn’t believe she knew it was Lacy. I switch up our decorations often, but Lola never pays them any mind.”

Despite this, Lola kept gravitating towards the photo, seemingly paying tribute to her late friend. “She just kept going back to the picture, trying to reach it while wagging her tail.”

On the_beagle_lola Instagram account, a touching moment was captured that showed just how deeply dogs can grieve for their loved ones. Alli observed Lola’s grieving process when she asked the dog if she missed Lacy, to which Lola immediately ran over to Lacy’s photo. Alli described how Lola sprinted to the couch, jumped onto the arm like in the picture, and nuzzled her nose against the image while wagging her tail.

The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional depth that dogs possess, as they can experience grief just like humans. Stories of dogs visiting their owner’s graves or recognizing departed loved ones from paintings illustrate the deep bond they share with their humans. It’s truly heartwarming to see how loyal and caring dogs can be, even in times of loss.

For Alli, seeing Lola’s reaction to Lacy’s photo brought a mix of sadness and comfort. While she mourned the loss of Lacy, knowing that Lola still recognizes her in the picture brought solace. Rest in peace, Lacy, your memory will always live on in the hearts of your loved ones, especially in the sweet dog Lola who finds comfort in your photo.

Let’s share this touching story as a tribute to the loving and empathetic nature of dogs, a reminder of how they can touch our hearts in times of grief.