Video of a sad dog seeing off his owners has garnered millions of views

A video of a dog named Squash, a Bernese Sennenhund and poodle mix, has garnered over 12 million views. The footage shows the dog in the rain among cars.

Some owners don't take their pets with them on vacation. But this dog did not know that his owners were not leaving him behind, Newsweek writes.

This sad footage is breaking TikTok's record for views.

"Yesterday we packed up the car to go on a trip and Squash thought we were leaving her behind, so she stood by the car in the rain to make sure [she] wasn't left behind," the video is captioned in the app.

Users left various comments under the video:

"Well, now I need to know if Squash really left."

"No one will leave Squash behind;

Ooooh. the car definitely smells like a wet dog."

"This is very sad, not because I think she will be left behind, but because dogs are so smart and they have to go through this."

"Why am I crying looking at this? It's a cute baby";

"But then, when you open the door and say: "Come on," they are overwhelmed with joy."

According to statistics, owners sometimes hide their pets to take them with them. According to an article by Rover.com, 10% of owners admitted that they have tried to sneak an animal into a hotel room, while 3% tried to disguise their puppy as a baby to get on a plane.

People aged 55 to 64 are the most likely to take their pets on trips.

It is worth noting that 37% of pet owners will not go on vacation without their pet.

Why you shouldn't leave your dog behind

Leaving your dog unattended can also lead to behavioral problems, stress, and changes in health. It is very important for a dog to feel close and attached to their owner or family. Their emotional connection to you plays a huge role.

That's why many dog owners prefer to take their dogs on vacation or arrange for them to be cared for and supervised while they are away to ensure their comfort and safety.