The heartbreaking moment when a mother dog was forced to say goodbye to her puppy has moved countless people, reminding us of the sacred bond of motherhood shared not only by humans but also by animals.
The white-furred mother dog had once been abandoned as a pup, living as a stray until she was taken in by university students in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. In September, she gave birth to a litter of seven healthy puppies. Sadly, due to financial limitations, the students had no choice but to find new families to adopt the little ones.
In a video that quickly went viral, a woman was seen carrying one of the puppies onto her motorbike. The mother dog hesitated for a moment, then rushed over, sniffing her puppy one last time and giving it a tender farewell kiss. Her actions seemed like a heartfelt message of parting before letting go.
Understanding the situation, the woman lowered the puppy so the mother could reach it more easily. After the final kiss, the dog turned away resolutely—but her maternal instinct made her glance back at her baby one last time before walking inside.
The touching scene brought many viewers to tears, with comments flooding social media.
“This is the saddest thing I’ve ever watched,” one user wrote.
“I’m crying my eyes out,” another shared.
“Why couldn’t they just adopt both the mother and her puppies together?” one commenter wondered.