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Sad Dog Can’t Look Away from a Photo, and When You Find Out Why, Tears Won’t Stop

Those who have had a dog in their life know how strong the bond can be, the loyalty they give, and the pure love they offer.

In a heartwarming story that shows the deep connection between people and their furry friends, we meet Greka, a pitbull, and her beloved owner, Delvia González, from Mexico.

Greka, like many pitbulls, was a friendly and loving dog who loved meeting new people. But she had a special love for González’s mother, who shared the same name. While González went to work, Greka stayed home with her 70-year-old mother. What started as occasional dog-sitting soon turned into a close friendship. Delvia, 70, and Greka became best friends, spending their days playing and enjoying each other’s company.

“They kept each other company and always spent time together, playing fetch with the ball, and when they grew tired, they’d snuggle up to watch TV together,” González shared with The Dodo.

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As Delvia’s health got worse because of diabetes, which can affect vision and other things, Greka knew what her owner needed and stayed by her side.

“Whenever my mother felt unwell or experienced fluctuations in her glucose levels, Greka would alert me and remain by her side. She always lay at her feet wherever she went,” González recalled.

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As Delvia’s health got worse and she lost most of her sight, Greka became even more important. She stayed beside her ‘grandmother’ until Delvia passed away a few weeks ago.

“When my grandmother was taken to the emergency room, Greka was the first one to enter. She was visibly distressed and worried about her,” González recounted. “We wanted Greka to understand that her grandmother wouldn’t return, so on the day we laid her to rest, we brought Greka to bid farewell. We brought her close to the coffin. She cried profusely and trembled with sorrow, but she understood that her grandmother was now at peace.”

It’s commonly noticed that dogs grieve the loss of a loved one just like people do, and Greka was no different. Their ability to feel strong emotions and show empathy is remarkable. González saw that Greka couldn’t stop looking at the photo of her mother, which was displayed prominently at home as a tribute.

For González, the photo brings comfort during this difficult time. “I feel my mother’s presence every time I embrace Greka or whenever she brings me her ball,” González shared. “Her love for my mother has united us, helping us endure this incredibly difficult journey.”

While visiting the beach, González and Greka felt Delvia’s presence when a white dove flew by, bringing them comfort as they looked out at the sea during their time of sadness.

ANIMALS

Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons

The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.

More info: Youtube

ANIMALS

These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects

Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.

For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.

With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.

1. Zebra longwing

This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.