Having a dog means you’ll always come home to the most loyal, loving, and attentive companion you could ever dream of. But it’s important to remember that while they’re a part of our lives, we’re their whole world. They may not understand why we have to leave (for whatever reason), which can break their little hearts.
Chewy, the Newfoundland, has one of the biggest, most fragile souls a dog could have, and he adores his human siblings to the nth degree. The hardest thing this precious boy ever had to go through is saying goodbye when they leave for school, and it’s breaking our hearts!
Closeup of a sad Newfoundland dog lying on the floor.Image via Unsplash
(Image via Unsplash)
Chewy is a solid support system for his whole family—especially his 96-year-old grandma—but his “pack” is his kids. When they leave, so does a piece of him.
Of all the many posts showcasing how deeply this Newfoundland feels about his loved ones, one thing is abundantly clear: family is everything. Whether he’s taking a broken toy to Grandma or grieving the loss of a tree he and his kids played under all these years, Chewy and all his emotions are the epitome of what having a dog feels like.
If only he understood they just went to school and will return, all would feel right in Chewy’s world. In the meantime, hopefully he’ll wander next door to Grandma’s for some cuddles.
Related: Newfoundland Has Heartbreaking Reaction To Leaving 96-Year-Old Grandma for Vacation
Chewy Lives up to the Best Newfoundland Traits
Honestly, I feel a lot of things when I watch a new Chewy clip because I know he’ll either be basking in the glow of Grandma, playing with or heroically saving his kids, or grieving the absence of any one of them.
This is partly from his environment, of course, but also his breed. Newfoundlands are gentle giant companions who take great pride in protecting their pack, watching over them dutifully like they’re hired nannies, and being around them whenever possible.
Newfies are the heartbeat of the room, and Chewy couldn’t be a better example of why they make such amazing pets and friends. I hope when his kids come home, they give him the biggest hug for his troubles—and never leave him again!
🐶SIGN UP to get “pawsitivity” delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.