Cani are beings that continually seek to forge new connections. Perhaps at times this isn’t precisely true regarding interactions with their fellow dogs, but it certainly holds for relationships with people.
The most wonderful aspect is that dogs ignore skin pigmentation, economic conditions, or social hierarchy. What matters to them is that the individual is kind-hearted, loving, and consistently eager to stroke and embrace them.
Consequently, dogs occasionally develop unexpected bonds in quite particular settings. One Rottweiler’s connection with a neighbor even astonished her parents.
Unwavering Friendship
Emma has cohabited with her guardians, Sammi and Mick, in their apartment building since her puppy days. This now four-year-old Rottweiler predominantly relishes time on the balcony resting by the partition that divides their terrace from their neighbor’s.
This lovely doggo has a compelling reason for her preference, and it is the neighbor himself. Specifically, Emma, when she was young, took the initiative to befriend her neighbor.
Thus, every time she spotted his silhouette, she would become thrilled and hastily approach the balcony barrier until a hand emerged from the opposite side, petting her. It even took her parents by surprise.
“As a young pup, she would often sniff and attempt to peer through the balcony barriers,” Mick shared with Newsweek. “When Em was a couple of months old, we observed her by the barriers receiving pets from the neighbors. We ensured they were comfortable with Em requesting pets and not being bothersome. They warmly welcomed Em’s visits.”
In addition to the bond forged between Emma and her neighbor, another lovely occurrence took place – Emma’s guardians and that same neighbor, who had previously not met, also began to spend time together.
Both of these friendships have endured over time, and to commemorate that, Emma’s guardians opted to upload a TikTok video a few years after that occurrence.
This video served as a farewell to a long-standing friend who had recently relocated from that apartment. However, there’s no need for concern; in his place, his brother moved in, continuing the tradition of petting Emma, ensuring the balcony stayed this dog’s preferred spot.
“We are grateful for Emma’s best friend 🥰🤍 We feel so fortunate to have such kind-hearted people surrounding us 🤍” Emma’s guardians mentioned in the video’s caption.
Incredible Responses
Sammi and Mick were aware that this video would garner considerable attention, yet even they could not have anticipated the magnitude of its reception.
There was a multitude of responses, and we have highlighted some of the remarks.
“The way I’d never leave that apartment 🥹,” one individual commented.
“He likely told his brother ‘You can only move in if you promise to give Emma ALL the affection!’. 💜💜” another remarked.
And a third person quipped: “I would also be the neighbor stroking the pup 🥰 multiple times daily too 🤣 you’d catch my hand waving to check if a dog is close by 🤣🤣❤”
After witnessing these poignant moments, we would all delight in petting Emma or any canine on the other side of the balcony.
Yet, Mick concludes by saying: “Em absolutely enjoys receiving attention from humans generally, but not from everyone. I’m unsure of her selection criteria, but this hidden friendship with the neighbor truly represents a remarkable connection.”