Cat Sees an Image of Late Dog Sibling and His Reaction Is Emotional
It's tragic and heartbreaking to lose a pet because they're so much more than that. And, as hard as we might grieve their absence, we might overlook how other pets are coping. For a cat named Charlie, losing his best dog friend, Gizmo, hit him hard. When Mom showed the kitty a pillow with the pup's face on it, his reaction was a real tearjerker.
@popxpets safe to say i was sobbing #fyp#foryoupage#latenightfinds#animalcare
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It's clear even in this short clip that Charlie misses Gizmo. He seems to recognize his friend's face on the pillow, even reaching his little paw out toward it as if to say, "Hello, old friend-where have you gone?" Now, Mom's sobbing, fans are feeling all the emotions, and I will be ugly crying for the rest of the day.
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The relationship between a cat and a dog who didn't immediately want to be besties is a complicated but beautiful journey. It spans breeds and stereotypes, creating a heartwarming yet unlikely friendship that lasts long after one of them is gone.
Thankfully, Mom shared a glimpse of the pair's sweet cat and dog bond. If you weren't already misty-eyed, you will be!
@popxpets there's so much more meaning behind everyone of these videos. ever since my other childhood dog brinx died gizmo HATED any other animal in the house and grieved hard. through that time charlie and gizmo became closer then ever and as much as gizmo annoyed charlie they had a bond like no other. i miss my baby so much i would do anything to bring him back and yes im sobbing like a baby right now but i just wanted to let you guys know i appreciate your sweet comments so much because i feel like no one has grieved and felt sadness about gizmos death other then me i love you guys thank you
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Do Cats Remember Other Pets? What Experts Say
Cats are incredibly smart beings whose intelligence seems to be pretty high. We already know they're great at watching and analyzing before making choices, but when it comes to grief, what do they remember?
Barri J. Morrison, DVM, tells PetMD that cats have long-term memory and short-term memory. They're capable of remembering other pets and people for years-sometimes their whole lives. Through scent and sound, they can remember littermates up to two years later, and they can grieve any who've passed-even if they don't think of them often.
Studies show that a cat's memory is connected to good and bad emotional experiences, and they may hold faces and names in some pocket of their mind. Similar to a dog's memories, a cat can recall things from kittenhood through episodic memory, helping them recall the "what" and the "where."
All of this to say that yes, Charlie remembers Gizmo, whether it's his face on a pillow, the scent of him all around, or through all the places the two spent their time together. So yeah, I'll be sobbing now, thanks!
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 7:55 AM.