Hearts melt at what dachshund does when sibling goes to the vet

A video of a year-old dachshund named Frank yearning for his older sibling Pablo’s return from the vet has melted the hearts of viewers online, garnering more than 2,000 likes on Instagram.

The dachshund’s reaction, filmed by his owner and shared under @beth.pabs.frank on February 15, shows the canine looking visibly down after his sibling Pablo had gone out on a trip to the vet. The post, captioned, “They were made to be a duo,” has sparked amused comments from Instagram users about the close bond between the pair.

Viewers were able to see Frank’s demeanor shift dramatically between two scenes. In the first, he appeared despondent and lonely, climbing up his owner’s leg for comfort and lying on the couch with a bored expression. An overlaid text at this point in the video read, “Frank when Pablo was at the vets.”

When 3-year-old Pablo returned, Frank’s transformation was immediate. His tail wagged excitedly as he ran to greet his sibling, a moment of pure canine joy that resonated with viewers on the platform. The text then switched to, “Frank when Pablo was back home,” while the video showed the duo cuddling contentedly in bed.

The touching display of affection between the dachshunds quickly captured the attention of Instagram users, who flooded the comments with adoration. Several users shared similar experiences with their own animals, sharing how much they value the bonds that can form between canine siblings. Others expressed their happiness and relief at seeing the duo back together again at the end of the video.

“Oh how adorable they are just so cute,” one viewer said. “He was so lost without his side kick then the cuddle at the end just shows how they both missed each other.”

Another added: “So cute he was not himself while his little buddy was at the vets, love them cuddled up together.”

“Together again,” a third viewer commented.

Another added: “Awww, he really missed his big brother.”

“Oh that is so cute, that why I want to adopt another dog,” one viewer said.

Another commented: “Glad they are together again.”

“Aww he looked so sad,” another said. “Make a fuss of him.”

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