Man Still Visits Dog 4 Years After Breakup—Labrador's Reaction Says It All
Constant questions about why she lets her ex still see the dog have been shot down after an owner filmed how happy her canine becomes when he picks her up.
About seven years ago, Joanne Kelly and her now-ex welcomed home her Labrador retriever, Luna. Although Kelly said Luna was primarily her dog, as she was the one adamant about getting a canine, he quickly fell in love with her, too.
The couple split when Luna was about 3 years old, Kelly told Newsweek via email, but she told him that she would not stop him from seeing Luna, leading to a weekly arrangement that has continued for years. Her ex will pick up the dog on the weekends, sometimes keeping her overnight.
"It does trigger me a lot of the time, having to see him every week and watching Lu get so excited, but I want what's best for Lu, and I know he does," Kelly said.
She shared in a July 5 video on her TikTok account @paws_whiskers_cutepets of Luna's reaction as her ex pulls up to the house. Luna knows the routine: wait on the couch and look out the window. Once she hears and sees his car, it is straight to the window. Luna places her front paws on the ledge, confirming he arrived.
There are instant tail wags the minute she spots his car, even after four years into this routine. Luna's excitement confirms to Kelly that she will never stop letting them hang out.
Screenshots from a July 5 TikTok video of Luna the Labrador retriever excitedly waiting for her owner's ex to come and take her on a walk.
Screenshots from a July 5 TikTok video of Luna the Labrador retriever excitedly waiting for her owner's ex to come and take her on a walk.
@paws_whiskers_cutepets/TikTok
"My ex can walk her longer distances, and the kind of walks she loves, such as scrambles," Kelly said. "He would help out with any medical or food costs if needed."
Kelly wants only what is best for Luna, and if that means seeing her ex, she will continue to do it. Plus, this arrangement means free pet sitting when she needs it.
Stunned by the 569,400-plus views and more than 21,100 likes her TikTok video received, Kelly said she didn't realize how emotional the post would be for people.
"I have had so many comments, really heartbreaking ones, and some happy stories also," she said. "I've also had some silly comments claiming I shouldn't be the one to have her as she clearly loves him more, but hey, someone has always got to say something daft, don't they?"
Several viewers applauded Kelly for continuing this routine. One posted: "Should be normal, that's your child and he is her dad."
A second person shared: "My ex still sees my dogs, takes them out and even buys their food. A real man loves the pets as much as u, regardless if together or not."
Kelly said that owners should allow their exes to see their pets, as long as there is a mutual respect and no fear of stealing or abuse.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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