Tears as delivery driver leaves “one last dog treat” for pup who died

Tearjerking footage of one delivery driver’s sweet gesture towards a dog owner who lost a beloved pup has been shared online.

In a video posted to TikTok, a user posting as @then8tivedogfather, said how a delivery driver known to him had a habit of leaving dog treats outside for each of his six canines. However, since their last visit, several months ago, one of his beloved pets, Champ or “Chomper” as he was also affectionately known, had sadly died.

The loss of a beloved pet can have a lasting emotional impact. In one case, it proved heartbreaking. In 2017, the New England Journal of Medicine reported on the case of a 61-year-old woman who was admitted to the E.R. with severe chest pain.

On first observation, her symptoms matched those of a heart attack. However, after a series of tests, doctors concluded that she had suffered Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or stress cardiomyopathy, a condition often referred to as “broken-heart syndrome.”

When looking for triggers, doctors said that the woman had “multiple recent stressors, including the death of her dog.” Though she ultimately recovered, the case is a reminder of just how heartbreaking the loss of a beloved pet can be.

It is a heartache that @then8tivedogfather likely felt strongly given that, according to his TikTok bio, he’s a dog trainer based out in Nashville, Tennessee. That’s what made what the delivery driver did that extra bit special.

One of the comments said that the driver works for UPS and goes by the name of Sid, though Newsweek has been unable to verify this.

Regardless, the video shared to TikTok by @then8tivedogfather perfectly captured the small but powerful gesture he made during this particular delivery.

Having learned that one of the homeowner’s dogs had died, the driver decided, as a small tribute, still to leave what the caption on the video describes as “one last dog treat” for Champ.

In the heartbreaking clip, then8tivedogfather is then seen transferring the dog biscuit to be placed next to a wooden plaque paying tribute to his recently deceased pet.

It is a small reminder that his dog was important, that he mattered to someone else and that he hasn’t been forgotten and never will.

It is also a gesture that resonated with many on social media. At the time of writing, the video has been watched over 564,000 times, with fellow dog owners and animal lovers flocking to comment on the clip.

“What an amazing driver,” one wrote. “I’m so sorry for your loss.” A second posted: “We lost our dog this year too. Also our delivery driver left treats and we had to tell him what happened. It was the hardest thing to think he wouldn’t.”

Elsewhere, one TikTok user commented, “As a UPS Driver kudos to him! I always leave treats for my pups. This hit me in the feels,” while a fourth added: “That’s so sweet of that man to do, miss you chomper.”

Champ may be gone but he’ll never be forgotten.

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