For Two Years, a Devoted Dog Visited His Owner’s Grave Every Day
In Turkey, when Oztuk Ismail came across a stray dog on the street, he didn’t hesitate to take him in. He named the dog Zozo, and from that moment, an unbreakable bond was formed. Zozo adored his new owner and cherished every moment spent by his side.
But on February 10, 2014, tragedy struck — Oztuk Ismail passed away, leaving his family in shock and grief. Among them, Zozo was the most heartbroken. For two years after Oztuk’s death, the loyal dog seemed lost, overwhelmed with sorrow and longing for his beloved human.
The family began to notice something strange — Zozo would disappear from the house for hours at a time. Though he always returned, no one knew where he was going.
Then one day, Oztuk’s son, Zafer Ismail, visited his father’s grave. As he approached, he saw a figure lying quietly on the grave — it was Zozo.
For two years, Zozo had been coming to the cemetery every single day, rain or shine, to lie by his owner’s grave. His loyalty never wavered.
Zafer recalled that he had once brought Zozo to the grave early on, but he never imagined the dog would return on his own, day after day, for two years straight. The entire village was touched by the dog’s devotion.
Though Zozo couldn’t speak, his actions said everything. His silent presence at the gravesite was a testament to the depth of his grief — and love.
A heart so loyal, a bond so pure. Zozo’s unwavering devotion reminds us all that love knows no bounds — not even death.