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Woman Meets A Dog Who Is Always Staring Out At Sea, And His Heartbreaking Story Will Melt Your Heart

Maryjane
by Maryjane
11 Mar 2022

Some stories stick with you because they are simple, quiet, and heartbreaking all at once. That is exactly what happened when Jolie Mejía and her family stopped by Punta Negra, a small seaside community in Peru, and noticed a stray dog sitting near the water with his eyes fixed on the horizon.

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At first, the dog seemed friendly enough, with clean fur and a ribbon around his neck, but something about the way he kept staring out to sea made Mejía pause. She waited for an owner who never appeared, and soon a local resident explained why the dog returned to that same spot again and again.

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His story is the kind that stays with you long after the beach is gone.

This is the story of a woman who meets a dog that wouldn't take his eyes off the sea

This is the story of a woman who meets a dog that wouldn't take his eyes off the sea
JOLIE MEJÍA
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Mejía petted the dog and waited for the owner, but they never showed up

Mejía petted the dog and waited for the owner, but they never showed up
JOLIE MEJÍA

It appears that the dog has been holding vigil, anticipating the arrival of his owner, who will never return. Mejía and her family were deeply touched, and she believes that the dog's owner passed away about a year ago. Ever since then, the dog has been looking out for him every day.

That detail makes the whole scene hit even harder.

The reason why the dog keeps staring out to sea touched her heart.

The reason why the dog keeps staring out to sea touched her heart.
JOLIE MEJÍA

The dog sits steadfast and continues to stare at the sea

The dog sits steadfast and continues to stare at the sea
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The dog's heartbreaking story is well-known among the locals, who provide him with meals, shelter, and medical care when needed. Although the dog's owner may be gone forever, the dog has companions who care for him.

And if you want another gut-punch moment, watch the dog sitting in the rain waiting for its owner, then getting reunited.

The dog keeps staring out to sea

The dog keeps staring out to sea
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A veterinarian in the Punta Negra area confirmed that the dog's name is Vaguito and that he is currently under the care of a woman living nearby.

Even in grief, Vaguito is not completely alone.

Vaguito keeps waiting for his owner to return

Vaguito keeps waiting for his owner to return
JOLIE MEJÍA

Mejía loves dogs in general, and she has a dog as well, so the dog's story truly touched her heart.

Mejía loves dogs in general, and she has a dog as well, so the dog's story truly touched her heart.
JOLIE MEJÍA

By the end of the day, Mejía and her family finally left Vaguito, and his eyes were still focused on the waters. His heartbreaking story is one of loyalty to a love he lost and the care he found in the community, a memory he will likely cherish forever.

Share your thoughts about this dog's story in the comments below.

Some goodbyes never really end.

Still feels heartbreaking, like the lady who watched her once-loving BF turn into a stranger over a stray dog.

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