Horse Neighs, Whimpers at Beloved Owner's Funeral Before Laying Its Head on Coffin

[Sunlei]

Published on Jan 4, 2017
A horse gave a touching farewell to his owner before he was laid to rest. Wagner Lima died in a traffic accident at the age of 34 in Paraiba, Brazil. Lima's brother knew his best friend, a horse named Sereno, should attend the funeral. When the vehicle carrying the casket pulled up at a gathering of mourners, Sereno seemed to know Lima was in there. He reportedly smelled around the coffin and then laid his head on it. He also whimpered during the procession to the cemetery.

Wando Lima leads the beloved horse of his dead brother at the funeral procession.

[MFM008]

1. animals feel and

grieve. Ive seen it.
They deserve to be treated with as much respect as possible.
They are someone to.

[Achilleaze]

2. Oh yes, our animal relatives know what is going on...

Thank you for sharing this.

I remember when a family dog died about 15 years ago, and we were burying him in a field, the family cat came out to watch, and wailed a mighty wail of sorrow and farewell. It was so obvious that she knew that we had all lost a good friend, and she wanted to honor him.

[JudyM]

7. Wow, that's powerful.

[Lithos]

3. We have a set of what were semi-feral cats which we adopted

Many, many years ago - they are about half in number and getting very long in the tooth - around 15-16 years.

Piece of knowledge first - if you do not socialize a cat soon enough - around 10-14 weeks or so, they will most likely not "meow" or "talk" save for the hissing associated with self-defense.

One of the more feral ones who had never spoken - ever - developed a very close and specific (monogamous) relationship over the years with another one slightly older tom (neutered) who was more social. About a year back he ended up with a very rare form of cancer which unfortunately you can only hold off for a short period of time. She was pretty much glued to his side during this time and he took his time comforting her back. (Typically they would sleep spooned with him holding her).

After we got back home from the vet for the last time with him. My wife and I had put the crate up and were preparing to take a nap. His lady friend had been agitated when we came in and when she saw us started searching frantically for him at all of their usual rest spots. After about 2-3 minutes she let out this most horrific moan/wail from our bathroom. She had stopped searching for him - and it was obvious when we looked in that she now knew. It was the one and only time she has ever said anything. She then very slowly went and lay down in what was one of their usual spots together, but huddled and quiet. Several of the other cats made it a point to always be close to her for the next few days, grooming her, etc. .

No one can tell me animals don't understand pain and grief. I've seen it with my own eyes.

[riversedge]

9. oh,what a wonderful story. thanks

[2naSalit]

4. Animals know so much more than we

admit they do. I am getting acquainted with a horse who belongs to my new roommate, he's such a sweetie... since I tend to him in my roommate's absence, the horse has become fond of me and when I brush him, he lays his head on my shoulder and shnuzzles me affectionately. All animals I meet know that I love animals and even the most reclusive cats will come and sit with me.

This story is very touching... I hope the horse will be tended by someone who will take proper care of him.

[monmouth4]

5. The horse is to go with the brother according to the video..n/t

[2naSalit]

6. I didn' want to watch the video

because I am sure it would make me cry...

Thanks for letting me know that, I feel better about his fate.

[riversedge]

8. This is so moving. so so moving. Thanks for post.

[demigoddess]

10. first night we had a cat that was given us by another family, he went in and

curled up to the back of our daughter who has scoliosis and gave her comfort with the warmth and purring. He also used to go in her room and play a game with her when no one else was around. She would point her finger at his nose and he would snap at it and she would pull back thinking she was winning the game. For a long time, I thought he was actually trying to teach her a lesson. It took a while for me to realize he was playing.