Perhaps the worst thing about being a dog owner is having to come to terms with the fact that the furry friends have a much shorter lifespan than their human counterparts. One pet owner has captured exactly what that heartbreaking realization can feel like and the thoughts it can lead to in a viral clip.
The sweet video, which, as of writing, has been viewed more than 730,000 times since it was first shared by @furyandnick on Instagram on October 14, showed dog owner Nick Heyes cuddling up to his beloved Doberman, named Fury.
"I would literally trade years of my life for this dog to live forever. I know I'll never have a friend like this again," Heyes said in the post accompanying the video.
The post was captioned: "The bond we share is a treasure beyond words, one that transcends time and space. The joy in those soulful eyes, the warmth in every wag of the tail, and the unconditional love that flows between us is a precious gift that I cherish above all else."
"In the end, it's the quality of our time together that truly matters. For every day with this extraordinary friend is a precious gift–a reminder that love, loyalty, and friendship are worth cherishing and celebrating."
Heyes and his dog are based in the United Kingdom, where he owns a natural dog food company. The pet owner has amassed over 50,000 followers on the Instagram account @furyandnick, where he shares an insight into what life is like with his Doberman. The pair appear in numerous reels together where they show off their enviable bond.
What Do the Comments Say?
Since it was shared on the social media platform on October 14 by @furyandnick, the Instagram post has been liked by over 700,000 users and commented on more than 5,000 times. Plenty of Instagram users have voiced their heartbreak at the tear-jerker of a post.
"If they could only outlive us," one Instagram user wrote.
Another commenter wrote: "I love this thought."
"I cherish each and every day, that we share with our boy," shared a third Instagram user in the comments.
Another person said they were "literally sobbing reading these comments."
Newsweek reached out to @furyandnick for comment via email.
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