A heartwarming video of a couple driving thousands of kilometers to bring their 17-year-old golden retriever home for Christmas has gone viral. The story highlights the lengths pet owners go to for their furry companions during the holidays.
A video of a couple driving 7,000 kilometers across the country to bring their 17-year-old golden retriever home for Christmas has delighted internet viewers. The clip of Jake, quickly went viral, gathering over 189,000 views since December 13. The footage shows Jake sprawled out on the backseat with toys, blankets, and pillows—so it is no surprise he fell asleep for some of the lengthy drive.
The on-screen text reads: 'What a privilege it is to drive 7,000km across the country instead of flying a couple hours so we can bring our 17.5-year-old dog home for the holidays.' Newsweek reached out to @tasharyland for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.The final clip shows the couple holding Jake, who has gray hair around his face, for a selfie. A Chewy survey conducted in October 2023 found that pet parents are eager to include their furry companions in holiday celebrations.The survey of 500 dog and cat owners found that 84 percent of pet owners give their animals multiple gifts, and 65 percent would rather their pets receive them than themselves. Additionally, 45 percent of respondents give gifts to their pets 'from Santa,' while 36 percent purchase them to give 'from' their pets.While owners may focus on giving their pets something physical, it seems animals are able to give something priceless back. According to the survey, 91 percent of pet owners say their animals' unconditional love is especially comforting during the holiday season. Furthermore, 87 percent believe the holidays would not be the same without their pets, and 83 percent say their animals help make the holidays feel less stressfu
PET OWNERS HOLIDAYS GOLDEN RETRIEVER LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
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