Golden Retriever’s Heartfelt Goodbye Captures Hearts

Quick Smiles:

• Bowie, a golden retriever, captures hearts as he watches his owners leave for vacation.
• The viral TikTok video has amassed over 307,000 views.
• Pet owners share their own touching experiences of leaving pets behind.

A video featuring a golden retriever named Bowie has touched the hearts of animal lovers worldwide.

Posted on TikTok by @nycgolden, Bowie’s reaction to his owners leaving for a vacation has resonated deeply with viewers.

Since its upload on August 10, the video has accumulated over 307,000 views.

The clip starts with Bowie standing at the door, his eyes locked on his departing family as they load their bags for a trip to Italy.

A message overlaid on the video reads:
“On our way to Italy for two weeks. Very difficult to leave Bowie behind. Regretting every second that I planned this trip.”

As his owners walk out, Bowie roams the house, appearing visibly upset.

A caption reads:
“I’m sure he’ll be fine. It’s me that I’m worried about.”

Bowie’s reaction isn’t surprising, given the unique bond between dogs and their owners.

A May 2013 study in PLOS One notes that the relationship between adult dogs and their owners “bears a remarkable resemblance to an infant attachment bond.”

The study further explains:
“Dogs are dependent on human care and their behavior seems specifically geared to engage their owners’ care-giving system.”

The TikTok video attempts to reassure viewers that Bowie will be in familiar surroundings.

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