Adorable Dog Buries Turtle And Has Funeral

Walking along the beach one day, this adorable dog finds and buries a dead turtle. The owner stood there in awe. Nature is beautiful and we can learn a lot from watching different species interact.

Read to the end to watch the cute video!

A Walk On The Beach

Sea turtle swimming close to a reef. Image by Jesse Schoff on Unsplash.

Walking along the beach with his owners, an australian shepherd named PJ, stumbled upon a turtle. Giving it a sniff and realising it had passed, PJ started using his to nose to push sand over the turtles body – over and over again. This happened until his body was completely blanketed in sand. Thus burying him to protect his body from predators and keep him safe.

The Funeral

Sea Turtle — Sea turtle swimming freely in the ocean while holding their breath, their heart rate slows significantly. Image by Kris-Mikael Krister on Unsplash.

Then after PJ was finished with his job, he sat nearby and watched his pile of sand. The owner celebrated and showed her affection by cuddling PJ. Thus rewarding him for a job well done. She put a stone on the pile and they had a loving memorial in remembrance of the turtles life.

What To Do If You Find A Turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle. ukanda, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Firstly, work out whether it has any signs of life. If alive, observe from afar and admire their beauty from a distance. Evidently giving it space without observing it. If you have a dog, put it on a leash.

Be careful as a nest might be nearby. You don’t want to disturb that or have your dog dig up its eggs.

Call Local Turtle Centers

If dead or alive, make sure to contact your local turtle or animal center. Especially, if the turtle looks injured or lost, reach out to the local wildlife authorities. They will know how to handle these situations best.

The Video

YouTube video — My Dog Buries A Turtle 🥺🐢, Source: Caters Clips, Youtube

Wrapping Up Adorable Dog Buries Turtle

Finding an alive turtle on a beach is a bonus. Just remember, respect and a little distance go a long way in turtle encounters. This interaction speaks volumes for a canines compassion. Love truly knows no bounds.

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Author at Animals Around The Globe. BSc Computer Science and Oceanography

I am passionate about all animals and wildlife, especially their conservation and preservation. I grew up fascinated by the natural environment and feel most at peace surrounded by untouched nature. I live by sharing this passion with others through diving, as I am also a freediving guide - stepping into another realm, sharing the ocean with all of the intriguing marine life.

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