How Dogs Mourn Their Beloved Humans Within the First 72 Hours After They Pass Away

Selftrue.Journey shared a powerful animation that shows what happens within the first 72 hours after a dog‘s beloved human passes away, according to people who have witnessed such a thing.

What Dogs Do The First 72 Hours After You Die (According To Those Who’ve Seen It)

The dog first retraces their human’s steps in a pattern only they can sense. After that, the dog sleeps on their human’s clothes, scenting out the familiar smells. Finally, the dog performs what hospice nurses call a “door vigil”, sitting there for hours and repeatedly letting out a mourning whimper. When the ritual is over, the dog allows other humans who are mourning the same person to take care of them.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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