For how many years did Hachikō wait for his owner at Shibuya station?
Correct answer: 9 years
Joy
this legit made me cry when I first read about it
JellyBaker
"Hachi: A Dog's Tale," movie that tells this story. It stars Richard Gere. i have never cried so hard watching a movie.
RockNRollMama82
Cats, believe it or not, can also be terribly loyal. I had Caliby (Calico/tabby mix) who was 8lbs soaking wet. She took on a 25lb raccoon because she thought it might hurt me! I was amazed. Other than a few scratches, my Mowgli was okay.
She used to always cuddle with me when I was 6. And when my other cat, Maggie T passed, Mowgli waited for her at the sliding glass door for 2 months. It was the first time I'd known a cat to mourn the loss of a fellow cat.
But NINE YEARS waiting for one's owner, is AMAZING. I'll have to watch the movie and get out the Kleenex.
Player #26689613
I hope they met again on the other side
AnnieOzone
Another dog was just as loyal and that dog was Grayfriars Bobby. Dogs as well as other pets give you absolutely unconditional love. Us , as humans can seriously learn from them.
Tony
Just reading it, made feel like I wanna cry really.
Janet Reuter Buente
There is a statue of Hachiko in Shibuya station. People take selfies with the loyal dog.
Player #7952556
This reminds me of Argos and Ulysses
Argus was a puppy,
Frisking full of joy.
Ulysses was his master,
Who sailed away to Troy.
Argus was on the seashore
Watched the shps white track,
And barked a little puppy bark
To bring his master back.
Argus was an old dog,
Too grey and tired for tears,
He lay outside the housedoor
And watched for twenty years.
When twenty years were ended
Ulysses came back from troy.
Argus wagged an old dogs wag,
And then he died for joy.
Eleanor Farjeorn
Hans of the USA
Joy, myself also. I almost never cry over movies but I did when I saw the English language movie. "Old Yaller (sp?) was the other movie.
KeiKo
Growing up I had two Amazon yellow nape parrots. When Paco died unexpectedly one night, we woke up the next morning to find Julio sitting next to him on the bottom of their cage. They formed such a loving bond and Julio refused to leave Paco’s side until we lovingly removed him from the cage. I’m still crying just remembering this very sad goodbye.
Evicta
Dalia, They usually are. Humans are the scary ones.
Purplesage
JellyBaker, I saw that movie too. Being a dog lover, it broke my heart.
Dalia
Sometimes animals are more humans than the humans themselves
SkyEagle
Amazing! Almost made me cry
Joshua
Hans of the USA, Wrong spelling!
Kawaii Chan
This is so sweet of a dog to do! It really shows a dog’s loyalty towards their owner and I felt really sad when I first saw this ;(
Player #130998363
Red Dog is about a loyal Australian dog. It stars Josh Lucas -yummy
Witch
Unlike humans, animals give us unconditional love.
Red1
This is a very touching story. The thing that I don’t understand is, why didn’t the family let this poor dog see his masters deceased body? The dog would have grieved and moved on and not go to the train everyday of his life going to the train to meet him.
Cat Mom
JellyBaker, I love Richard Gere so I'll have to watch the movie, although I hate knowing how sad it will be
Shelley
Some people Could learn about love and devotion from that Dogs 🐶🐕 Loyalty truly a beautiful Dog I would like to know what happened to the dog after his master's death and who took care of him for the rest of his life.
sandyann
JellyBaker, me too! I tried to watch it again but couldn't because I cried so hard the 1st time
Kelly
Crying while watching movies is always something that happens to me. Can't remember though when I cried harder than I did watching Hachi with Richard Gere.
Rachel
didn't specify, dog or human years. Hmm...
Player #121070135
RockNRollMama82, Wow, what an amazing mama and friend to you! I heard one time that it is crucial to let the other animals in the home see and smell the animal that passed away if at all possible because if they don’t, they continually run around trying to look for them thinking they are lost! It is heartbreaking! that is why if someone is dying in the hospital their pets should be able to come in and lay with them so they get closure and not worry about their owners because they are supposed to be our protectors and when they can’t find us it’s devastating for them 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Macaroni
People could stand to learn a thing or two about love from dogs. If we did……… maybe we’d deserve that kind of adoration.
LelaK4
JellyBaker, it's real story
Player #119347154
Breaks my heart how sad this dog was for his owner. So sad.
Sunny
My cat used to walk to and from school with me everyday and the lollipop lady used to stop the traffic for her to cross. Still makes me smile when I think about it.
Tony
Joy, I'm crying now. God bless you.
Alison
Geez.....My dog only comes to me when I have food
Kelly
see dogs are better than humans
KAYLA-UK
JellyBaker, Yes I remember. Still yet to watch it because knew in advance be too sad for me. Maybe someday. 😞
GIG
...gets to you...
de Hedd
a wonderful touching story. goes to show animals can show love and loyalty and grief for their owners. also in englañd. Greyfriars bobby sat on his master's grave till he also died xx
Tau
this is touching 🥺
june
that is why i love dogs
Dave
Player #92387691, God bless Tanner
Dave
Lori, There is the original Japanese version Very good
TAMTAM
Player #7952556, thank you thats a sweet poem,, Ive never read this before, thats why I love this game! If you dont learn something new playing you will learn something new from the comments section! A reminder of why their called Mans best friend, should say,, A Humans best friend 😍