Dogs are loyal animals and we know that. However, despite the obvious fact, we still end up teary-eyed whenever we hear stories highlighting the animals’ loyalty.

Hachiko was a perfect example of how loyal dogs can be.

Born on November 10, 1923, he spent most of his life with Professor Hidesaburo Ueno. He was teaching in Tokyo Imperial University’s agriculture department when he acquired the puppy. Together, they lived in Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood.

Growing up, the pair did the same routine every single day.

In the morning, the professor would walk to the Shibuya Station with Hachiko to get to work. After his classes, he’d take the train back to get back to the station. There, Hachiko would be waiting for him so that they could walk home together.

One day, the professor never returned.

He suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage as he was teaching. He never came back home.

On that day, Hachiko still showed up at the train station as usual.

Unfortunately, his beloved master never got off the train like he used to.

Even though his routine was changed, the dog still returned the next day.

He was hoping that the professor would be there to greet him. But just like the day before, he didn’t see his human.

Hachiko never lost hope.

He was given away after the professor’s untimely death. Even though his situation changed, he still regularly ran off to the station. He did the same thing for years.

A newspaper reporter heard about the dog’s story and published it.

And from then on, Hachiko became famous. People have given him the nickname “Chuken-Hachiko”. It means Hachiko, the faithful dog.

In 1934, Hachiko witnessed the grand ceremony unveiling his own statue in front of Shibuya train station.

A year after, the lonely dog passed away on the street of the same station. Even during his last breath, he was probably still waiting for the professor to meet him there.

Apart from the statue near Shibuya train station, another monument dedicated to Hachiko was made in Aoyama cemetery in Tokyo.

It’s where the professor’s tomb is located. Even though they weren’t able to reunite in the train station, creating the monument hopefully satisfied their longingness for each other.

Hachiko became even more famous after his death.

A special museum in Japan was made to honor him. The Akita Dog Museum can be found in Odate City in Japan’s Akita prefecture.

There, you can learn everything about the popular dog. You can even interact with real Akita dogs inside.

Movies were also made to remember Hachiko’s loyalty.

Hachi The Movie was released in 1987 in Japan. There’s also an American version entitled Hachiko- A Dog’s Tale in 2009. Even though there are two different films about the Akita, his amazing story remained. And if you decide to finally watch them, make sure you have your handkerchief with you. They will surely leave you crying hard for the patient and loyal dog.

Watch the trailer of the movie below!

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Source: Wikipedia, YouTube-soundfan