Donkey spots girl who raised him and his heart-melting reaction earns 5M views
This reunion proves that animals of all kinds can show deep feelings of attachment.
While some might think it’s rare to see such displays of affection from animals like donkeys, this video, along with many others, suggests that these moments are not as uncommon as we might believe.
Take, for instance, a similar story from Thailand where a man, after being away due to COVID-19 restrictions, returned to an elephant sanctuary.
The elephants, recognizing him, rushed towards him, trumpeting in excitement to welcome him back.
This just goes to show that the bonds we form with animals can run much deeper than we often realize.
The emotional reactions of animals, including empathy and affection, have been observed in numerous situations.
It’s through these responses that animals show us how much they care for those who have taken care of them.
The donkey in this video was no exception.
His braying softened as he received a warm embrace from the girl, and the two spent several minutes cuddling and sharing kisses.
It’s hard to deny the genuine connection between them.
The video quickly went viral, amassing millions of views, and it’s easy to see why.
As one commenter put it,
“51 seconds of pure unadulterated love that should be watched over and over and over again…”
Another viewer couldn’t help but get emotional, sharing,
“I just watched this the umpteenth time and I’m not ashamed to admit my tears are flowing freely. That donkey is literally crying with joy to see his girl!”
