When a dog is missing, a loving owner will go out of their way to make the separation easier. That’s what Rachel Aument’s husband did when he was forced to leave for a year-long military deployment. His sweaty T-shirt was included in the package sent to his family’s address. Brindle, a 6-year-old dog, couldn’t have asked for a better gift from his guardian.
You can find many stories online about the close emotional relationships between dogs and their owners. The ones that stir up the most emotion among Internet users are the longing felt by a couple of friends. Contrary to appearances, parting with your beloved pet doesn’t necessarily mean traumatic.
Soldier sent overseas didn’t want his dog to forget him
With some simple actions, you can minimize the negative effects of separation, as proven by a U.S. soldier from Pennsylvania. JD Aument, 27, a military man, was sent overseas on a 12-month mission. Nine months had passed since he last saw his family, so the man began to worry about whether such a long absence would weaken the bond between him and his beloved dog.
Brindle is a dog that JD and his wife Rachel adopted from a shelter five years ago. Since the animal appeared in their home, he has become inseparable from his owner. Even his partner joked that she sometimes feels like the third wheel around them. All because the love between an animal and its favorite human cannot be expressed in words.
The man was very worried about his ward’s well-being in his absence. His wife revealed to him that after leaving home, Brindle spent the first few days sitting by the window, waiting for his father to come home. Soon after, he lost interest in the activities he used to enjoy. There were many signs that the dog was starting to suffer from depression.
JD decided to cheer Brindle up by sending a surprise gift home. Inside, he took a small piece of himself, or more precisely, his unwashed and sweaty T-shirt. Given the strong odor that lingers on the material, the contents of the package would probably disgust many people, but for the animal, it was a dream come true.
The dog went crazy with happiness when he smelled his owner
While few people would appreciate a gift in the form of a worn-out piece of clothing, the reaction of a dog missing his owner can be emotional for many. In the video posted online, Brindle can be seen carefully sniffing the clothing and then happily rolling around on the T-shirt. He was probably trying to absorb as much of his owner’s scent as possible.
At one point, the couple’s second dog, a German Shepherd named Xander, also appears in the frame. While the larger animal is also interested in the owner’s gift, Brindle made it clear that he wouldn’t return it until he appreciated it enough. It’s understandable that your pet might need time before sharing such a priceless treasure! Rachel Aument admits that her four-legged friend’s reaction brought her to tears of emotion. Since then, Brindle’s mental state has improved significantly, and the T-shirt has become her favorite item in the house, something she never goes anywhere without.
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