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  • Guy Adopts Stray Dog Who Followed Him On Race | This guy was running an endurance race in China when a stray dog started following him for days - and decided that she wanted to be his daughter 💞
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  • @Nakamichi_Jun
    @Nakamichi_Jun Pƙed 5 lety +2589

    Title should read "Dog adopts guy"

  • @ClapYaHandsEverybody
    @ClapYaHandsEverybody Pƙed 5 lety +2909

    She was definitely looking for you when she ran away

    • @drupasanadatta9845
      @drupasanadatta9845 Pƙed 5 lety +147

      Yes, i second that too! And her wish of finding him did come true..as he flew back and got reunited soon afterwards.

    • @annoyingbookgirl
      @annoyingbookgirl Pƙed 5 lety +56

      Aweeee I never thought about it that way😭

    • @lalagirl211
      @lalagirl211 Pƙed 5 lety +36

      Yea he run away because he was looking for him

    • @AyAReI00
      @AyAReI00 Pƙed 4 lety +32

      I think that too, she got desperated and try to find him

    • @lukeoconnell5642
      @lukeoconnell5642 Pƙed 4 lety +17

      STOPP NFDNAFJDKL IM CRYING

  • @yadusolparterre
    @yadusolparterre Pƙed 4 lety +763

    Holy cow, we have such a similar story! I also found my dog in the streets of China. He was a stray or maybe abandoned dog who jumped on my scooter at a red light in Shanghai. He just jumped on my scooter, lied down on my feet and refused to move an inch.
    He looked so exhausted and miserable that I couldn't get myself to kick him away, so I took him back home. We also went through the immigration process and he is now the happiest dog ever in France !
    Everyone, please adopt a stray dog and give them a second chance. They will give it back to you tenfold

    • @rosamaemakaakit6529
      @rosamaemakaakit6529 Pƙed 3 lety +25

      😂😂😂FUNNY BUT IM AMAZED.THE PUP WANTS TO DEFECT.HE HATES COMMUNISM, JUST LIKE ME.

    • @polimana
      @polimana Pƙed 3 lety +35

      i think dogs just have an excellent sense for humanity, for the kind people they know they can trust

    • @yadusolparterre
      @yadusolparterre Pƙed 3 lety +36

      @@polimana yes, I'd like to think so. When I saw him, I actually drove closer to him and told him to scramble off. He just stayed there looking at me, so I started yelling at him to scare him away. He started running on the road, which was even more dangerous.
      So I drove on his side while yelling at him to go away. That's when he realized I was speaking to him, stopped, got closer on jumped on the moped.
      It's been 2.5 years and not a day goes by when I don't think of this moment.

    • @joannemurdock7899
      @joannemurdock7899 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@yadusolparterre ohhhhh U r so kind, bless U sending. Best wishes to U from Australia đŸ‘©â€â€ïžâ€đŸ’‹â€đŸ‘©. I admire very much people that do what U did,. Can I ask how much in American dollard did the process cost in American dollars?đŸŠŠđŸ•đŸˆđŸ±đŸș💏🙏🙏

    • @yadusolparterre
      @yadusolparterre Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@joannemurdock7899 thanks a lot! Maybe around 600 bucks

  • @icannotpretend5834
    @icannotpretend5834 Pƙed 4 lety +782

    The moment he ran by her she knew. "That's some good energy. I'm going with him. He will make my life great." She called that right on. Just a good human.

    • @anandr1385
      @anandr1385 Pƙed 4 lety +21

      Right. She’s just a bundle of energy herself

    • @nik90910
      @nik90910 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      great comment

    • @icannotpretend5834
      @icannotpretend5834 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@nik90910 thanks

    • @jennontheblock2707
      @jennontheblock2707 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Amen sister- dogs just KNOW. I completely trust my dog's assessment of people. ❀

  • @lk4429
    @lk4429 Pƙed 5 lety +778

    Oh my, I chased guys longer than that, no one brought me home...

    • @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim
      @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim Pƙed 5 lety +37

      @copra dor OH MY GOD this comment is gold!!!

    • @miriamluz96
      @miriamluz96 Pƙed 5 lety +15

      copra dor Lol. Thanks for the laugh.

    • @beyondgreen9772
      @beyondgreen9772 Pƙed 5 lety +23

      copra dor
      Hahaha. Me too, but my situation is worse because I don't chase physically but mentally.

    • @lolazal1
      @lolazal1 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      Lol

    • @vintagexela
      @vintagexela Pƙed 5 lety +12

      bring a dog with you, they'll bring you home

  • @agnespang9523
    @agnespang9523 Pƙed 4 lety +1880

    Is no one gonna talk about the fact that the guy can run 77miles? Edit: Tysm for 1.2k likes most likes I’ve gotten

    • @ryexiencenronan9950
      @ryexiencenronan9950 Pƙed 4 lety +82

      I can run for like two meters in like probably 20 seconds and im like "hold up oh god im tired"

    • @Evija3000
      @Evija3000 Pƙed 4 lety +45

      @MB He did it in five or six days, which is still impressive.

    • @hneebrn
      @hneebrn Pƙed 4 lety +39

      Um yeah the most I’ve ever run is 20. Phew. But I was 18 and in the best shape of my life. I’m going to try to do the 26.2 in a year. I’m about to start the training for it. But there’s no way in hell I could do 77 unless the zombies were after me.

    • @ramela
      @ramela Pƙed 4 lety +41

      Or the fact that he can afford to travel to the Gobi desert to run 77 miles and just randomly decide to live in move to China for 6 months?

    • @camih201
      @camih201 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      There are also 100 mile marathons, which like man, I can barely run 1, but I only know that cause my high school science teacher ran them lmao

  • @robynescott2291
    @robynescott2291 Pƙed 2 lety +240

    Did I read that wrong? He stayed in Beijing for 5 MONTHS of quarantine? That is a long quarantine and an understanding wife. Gobi has more than earned an easy life.

    • @Far2hip
      @Far2hip Pƙed 2 lety +23

      Robyne, I was thinking the same thing!! Imagine how lucky this guy is to have found a wife that stands behind your wild impulses AND find a dog at random that stands right next to you enjoying those wild impulses as much as you do!! That is one lucky guy, a lucky wife to find a gem of a compassionate soul, and a lucky dog to have had the good sense to see their soulmate running past and just jump in and make the journey into the guys heart. Such an excellent story!! I love this kind of stuff!! â€ïžđŸ‘đŸ»đŸ˜ŽđŸ‘đŸ»â€ïž

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday Pƙed rokem +2

      Try bringing a dog into Australia. It's $2K and they can hold your dog anywhere from 10 days to 6 months.

    • @cach671
      @cach671 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Im pretty sure he made a mistake. It was probably 5 weeks😅

    • @pohanahawaii
      @pohanahawaii Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +4

      đŸŸ It was 5 months of co-quarantine with Gobi, but his wife did come to China for a visit during that time. There's a video of Gobi meeting her new mommy then they visited a dog meat farm rescue org together, which had helped in Finding Gobi.

    • @Madronaxyz
      @Madronaxyz Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

      ​@@Lionforaday he took Gobi back to the United Kingdom. I think that the restrictions on importing a dog are very similar.

  • @hdb80
    @hdb80 Pƙed 3 lety +170

    She literally chose him. For whatever reason, they were destined.

  • @user-lb9us9os6y
    @user-lb9us9os6y Pƙed 5 lety +1106

    This man and his wife who encouraged him to bring this baby home are TRUE ANGELS.
    Praying for your family
    Thanks dodo

  • @knightofetro13
    @knightofetro13 Pƙed 5 lety +609

    He really stayed five months with her until they could go home? God there’s still hope for humanity after all.

    • @Czadzikable
      @Czadzikable Pƙed 5 lety +25

      Tbh it's not so surprising that he stayed - most people who love animals and travel would love to do that - but it's more astonishing that he was able to do that all of a sudden (like, what about his job and family back home?) And that he could afford to do so financially...

    • @crowlikemadness
      @crowlikemadness Pƙed 5 lety +6

      @@Czadzikable Yes he could afford to for he has a good job to be able too!

    • @k.i.s.s..
      @k.i.s.s.. Pƙed 5 lety +3

      @@crowlikemadness that's more than a "good job." This is unheard of

  • @JM-ij1om
    @JM-ij1om Pƙed 4 lety +89

    That puppy loves him soooo much! She couldn't stand him being away from him. He absolutely did the right thing. Wish more people were in tune like him

  • @joanrobijn4118
    @joanrobijn4118 Pƙed 3 lety +21

    The fact that he flew all the way back to China to find her is just absolutely awesome!!! 💜💜💜

  • @christiansantos7164
    @christiansantos7164 Pƙed 4 lety +1139

    I love this story. He made Gobi a promise that he’d take her back to the U.K. So heartwarming. Thank you for sharing.

    • @jimmydeewilliams6489
      @jimmydeewilliams6489 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Yes indeed.. and he kept his promise.. What great love for a dog

    • @christiansantos7164
      @christiansantos7164 Pƙed 2 lety +9

      @@jimmydeewilliams6489 I also made a promise to my dog. I promised to care and love him always. Especially now that he’s 18 years old, almost completely blind, completely toothless and very hard of hearing. He’s a stubborn dachshund named Kaiser. Our vet gave him a clean bill of health last week and is amazed how healthy he is besides his lack of sight, teeth and hearing. He still runs around at a full sprint and greets us with loud barks and wagging tail. His coat is 90% silver like a silver back gorilla. 😂 đŸ’ȘđŸœ

    • @jimmydeewilliams6489
      @jimmydeewilliams6489 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      @@christiansantos7164 That's very nice and kind of you sir. I respect and salute you. God bless you and your dog

    • @chandradeep1230
      @chandradeep1230 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@christiansantos7164 I wish your dog kaiser will live a beautiful and happy life with you 😄💗

  • @christy76840
    @christy76840 Pƙed 5 lety +1142

    When it comes to animals I truly believe that you don't find them, THEY FIND YOU! You have the animal you're meant to have.

    • @vedaperez3359
      @vedaperez3359 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Christy Dunlap yes I truly believe this👌

    • @ajrwilde14
      @ajrwilde14 Pƙed 4 lety

      it's God

    • @MasterKief-fo20
      @MasterKief-fo20 Pƙed 4 lety

      Except here

    • @EM-hq7hv
      @EM-hq7hv Pƙed 4 lety +3

      I'm a believer too. I also think dogs can sense things because they are only motivated by unconditional love and not money or possessions.

    • @feurigerStern
      @feurigerStern Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Not always. I have had pets that were not a good match and I have had to find them another home.

  • @spulos1
    @spulos1 Pƙed 2 lety +19

    I would like to see the reason why anyone would feel the need to give this video a thumbs down. This is a story of a man, that went above and beyond for a homeless dog, what did I miss?

    • @saraswati1386
      @saraswati1386 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Some people are just hard core negative

  • @crisbrackett2067
    @crisbrackett2067 Pƙed 4 lety +75

    She left looking for you. Such a blessing you went back for her and staying in quarantine with her too.

  • @smoile1098
    @smoile1098 Pƙed 5 lety +1567

    Humanity still exists
    *YES IT EXISTS*

    • @cafezo87934
      @cafezo87934 Pƙed 5 lety +7

      it never entered!

    • @smoile1098
      @smoile1098 Pƙed 5 lety

      @Firey DD typing mistake 😝

    • @patsylvest
      @patsylvest Pƙed 5 lety +3

      The Dodo reminds me of this every day. Very grateful to them.

    • @danellacullen4401
      @danellacullen4401 Pƙed 5 lety

      urrrrm... as long as there's Humans, there will be Humanity! đŸ€ŠđŸŒâ€â™€ïž
      I think you mean "Faith in Humanity"

    • @henryettoit897
      @henryettoit897 Pƙed 5 lety

      he is so lucky they didnt eat her! they eat dogs in china

  • @luhole
    @luhole Pƙed 5 lety +604

    What a bloody hero! That’s the length I wish everyone went to for their dog....

    • @coconutsciencegirl9232
      @coconutsciencegirl9232 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      I’d search the world for my dog. That’s for sure

    • @Visionery1
      @Visionery1 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @
      luhole, imagine if people went to this length for each other, there must be millions of orphans out there.

    • @lukeGGlee
      @lukeGGlee Pƙed 4 lety

      luhole
      Or most any animal would be nice

    • @lukeGGlee
      @lukeGGlee Pƙed 4 lety

      o z
      He got a job at the local sweat shop

  • @TittyJamitty
    @TittyJamitty Pƙed 3 lety +80

    I read Dions book when I was in one of the darkest places in my life and it really shed some light and hope at the end of the tunnel for me. Now in life I have aspirations to move to Bali and open a rescue for strays! Thank you Dion and Gobi for your amazing story!!!

    • @binaraghu846
      @binaraghu846 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      Bless you for that noble and beautiful idea ! Hope everything works out fine and many needy animals get the love and care they deserve.

  • @kushlaokano7179
    @kushlaokano7179 Pƙed 3 lety +31

    What an incredible story. Not only finding her, but the lengths he went too, to keep her. Just incredible!

  • @RoseSharon7777
    @RoseSharon7777 Pƙed 4 lety +1050

    5 months of quarantine is rediculous!!! Staying with her that long is also Amazing. Now that's love!!

    • @kittys.2870
      @kittys.2870 Pƙed 4 lety +10

      It use to be a full year quarantine for pets to enter the UK.

    • @razoo911
      @razoo911 Pƙed 4 lety +6

      @@kittys.2870 i think is called quarantine because are 40 days...italian for 40 is quaranta and quarantine is quarantena and usually are 40 days

    • @Eunostos
      @Eunostos Pƙed 4 lety +20

      Have you actually studied biosecurity? Because 5 months of quarantine wasn't just chosen arbitrarily. I've seen a similar complaint about bringing pets to Australia by people who don't understand how vulnerable we are without such measures.

    • @AmberPanda
      @AmberPanda Pƙed 4 lety +17

      quarantine is not ridiculous, here is the UK we do NOT have rabies and we don't want it.

    • @jccurran9327
      @jccurran9327 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Great story. Congratulations on the "Running Mate" joining the family. Best wishes to you and yours and to all here on UT !

  • @ellmatic
    @ellmatic Pƙed 5 lety +502

    Not even joking - this is my favorite episode from The Dodo ever! Gobi is so adorable!!!

    • @TheDodo
      @TheDodo  Pƙed 5 lety +7

      So glad it's your favorite! 👏

    • @FriesOnYt
      @FriesOnYt Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Read the book tho

    • @FriesOnYt
      @FriesOnYt Pƙed 5 lety +1

      The book is also great

    • @louieg8825
      @louieg8825 Pƙed 4 lety

      Nah all videos of The Dodo are my favorites.

  • @Allknowing
    @Allknowing Pƙed 3 lety +14

    What an example this guy set. Never leave a loved one behind. Beautiful.

  • @peachion2
    @peachion2 Pƙed 4 lety +24

    What a cute dog. Glad he found her. That dog sure loves him.

  • @i_love_rescue_animals
    @i_love_rescue_animals Pƙed 5 lety +297

    I read his book, "Finding Gobi" - it was really good! What is not really gone into, in this short (but good!) video is that he had to stay in China for several months after he found Gobi due to all the problems he had to resolve to get her out of the country! He had to stay in this sad apartment and kind of sneak Gobi out for potty breaks. I can't remember, but I think he had to kind of keep Gobi hidden (?) - maybe dogs weren't allowed at the apartment or something. He really went way above and beyond to save her! 💞

    • @ozhanerseven9913
      @ozhanerseven9913 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Demiclea actually (sorry it just annoyed me lol)

    • @rickmakarowski656
      @rickmakarowski656 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      I have the book

    • @miriamluz96
      @miriamluz96 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      i_love_rescue_animals They eat dogs in China. They have them in cages in open markets and people choose them and then...well, you can imagine. I'm not being racist, I have Chinese friends. Maybe that's why he had problems getting her out.

  • @PhoebeFayRuthLouise
    @PhoebeFayRuthLouise Pƙed 5 lety +1526

    I love seeing this man love this little dog! Gobi definitely did choose him! I was nearly in tears when he couldn’t find her! It’s so amazing that he stayed with her during quarantine! What a wonderful life they share now! Just beautiful to see!

    • @theendoftimesgodhelpusall9570
      @theendoftimesgodhelpusall9570 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      ALOHA FROM WAHIAWA,HAWAII

    • @krissisu1111
      @krissisu1111 Pƙed 5 lety +10

      He's a wonderful man, indeed. We found our German Shepherd while my dad was out running - he was the best dog. I miss him dearly. So happy Gobi has her loving dad! :)

    • @emmapaul4970
      @emmapaul4970 Pƙed 5 lety +12

      There is a book called finding gobi all about it, its a really good read! :)

    • @blognewb
      @blognewb Pƙed 5 lety

      I'm still in doubt if it's really gobi tho wtf did he see any markings that its her

    • @musclemary2227
      @musclemary2227 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@blognewb pretty sure he knew it was her hence the whole story being about a true connection....

  • @jocelynjones4940
    @jocelynjones4940 Pƙed 4 lety +8

    Gobi worked hard to keep up with him. Her tiny little steps against his long strides. I'm so happy he recognized she belonged with him.â˜ș

  • @lilythompson5556
    @lilythompson5556 Pƙed 4 lety +11

    That dog ran 77 miles (not in one day) and was still in front him at some points! That’s so amazing

  • @DanielSambar
    @DanielSambar Pƙed 5 lety +306

    Videos don’t get more wholesome than this...

    • @oxyrisin
      @oxyrisin Pƙed 5 lety

      Daniel Sambar Yeah, it’s literally not possible.

  • @madiburdette6186
    @madiburdette6186 Pƙed 5 lety +438

    There is a book on this called finding gobi

    • @ksc743
      @ksc743 Pƙed 5 lety +36

      Yes! I've read it. The most amazing story💞

    • @TRiley12
      @TRiley12 Pƙed 5 lety +19

      I have the Audible version of his book. They have had quite a journey. Beautiful story!

    • @madiburdette6186
      @madiburdette6186 Pƙed 5 lety +11

      I love the story as well I have read it so many times

    • @staceyszoo2732
      @staceyszoo2732 Pƙed 5 lety +5

      I saw it at my book fair today!

    • @chaitea3912
      @chaitea3912 Pƙed 5 lety +5

      Maddie’s Life. if its on Amazon I will buy.
      I ordered the book from Amazon. Looking forward to reading it.

  • @PacoOtis
    @PacoOtis Pƙed 2 lety +35

    Dude! The world badly needs more people like you! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @jojome120
    @jojome120 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    How can anyone give this story a thumbs down? The is a great story

  • @gessicacipriano5290
    @gessicacipriano5290 Pƙed 5 lety +672

    I'm in China for work and adopted a dog in difficulty with her puppy and will bring them back in my country in January. Telling their story on my CZcams channel. Gobi's story is great. I just love all the stories about animals.

    • @corsicanlulu
      @corsicanlulu Pƙed 5 lety +13

      you'll be the next one w/ a dodo vid lol

    • @daymi7300
      @daymi7300 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      the dog eater comments are behind schedule

    • @gessicacipriano5290
      @gessicacipriano5290 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      it would be a honour. in the meanwhile, I upload on my small channel

    • @gessicacipriano5290
      @gessicacipriano5290 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      @@daymi7300 the dog eater will receive the right answer, don`t worry.

    • @sweettrage
      @sweettrage Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Gessica Cipriano You are a blessing!!

  • @catbyte0679
    @catbyte0679 Pƙed 5 lety +157

    They suspect Gobi was dognapped and was originally going to be held for ransom, but when Dion came back & the publicity around Gobi exploded they got cold feet and released her. The circumstances surrounding her "going missing" and the location she was found at lend credence to this theory. Either way, Gobi, Dion, Lucja, and Lara the cat are one big happy family. What a wonderful story!

    • @108gryphon
      @108gryphon Pƙed 5 lety +7

      alot of dogs are kidnapped and sold for meat.

    • @veledwin1
      @veledwin1 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      @@108gryphon Don't tell me that

    • @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim
      @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim Pƙed 5 lety +4

      @E V it’s tha truth

    • @LisaMarie-rh5yn
      @LisaMarie-rh5yn Pƙed 5 lety +3

      That makes even more sense why he'd stay five months. So interesting.

    • @dianespring2840
      @dianespring2840 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Yes, when Gobi was returned she was limping a bit and had a large gash on her head as well.

  • @calle3193
    @calle3193 Pƙed 3 lety +22

    I love Dodo videos where a man would find a stray dog or cat on his way and then he would ring or text his wife and she would be down for it a hundred percent~♄

  • @annahollifield2859
    @annahollifield2859 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    She's SO FRINKIN CUTE!

  • @cebupacific9135
    @cebupacific9135 Pƙed 5 lety +526

    A super cute dog

  • @sonakrajciova
    @sonakrajciova Pƙed 5 lety +106

    I have similar looking dog 😊 my father find him on a highway near by Prague and bring him to me to Slovakia. He was also home less. Now he’s happy and safe 😌

    • @kacie8187
      @kacie8187 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Sondzis 11 omg that’s amazing

  • @alenazajickova9905
    @alenazajickova9905 Pƙed 2 lety +13

    Amazing person and amazing dog👍💗👍 that's how it's supposed to be âŁïžâŁïžâŁïž

  • @LolaClo
    @LolaClo Pƙed 4 lety +6

    The world needs more people like this couple!!!

  • @shemirama1408
    @shemirama1408 Pƙed 5 lety +255

    OMG there's really genuine ppl like him?? Pleez clone the guy 💕

    • @VidyaSimran
      @VidyaSimran Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Yes please. We need more such people in the world.

    • @Braveheart.22
      @Braveheart.22 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      P. L. E. A. S. E .

    • @Davidfca1
      @Davidfca1 Pƙed 4 lety

      Look for Jesus his done more.,👍😊🙏 with people.

    • @cybilbennett1576
      @cybilbennett1576 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@Davidfca1 Shut up.

  • @leafwind22
    @leafwind22 Pƙed 4 lety +68

    3:18 the way she looks at him when they're walking 😭😭😭

  • @americanpatriot7247
    @americanpatriot7247 Pƙed 2 lety +18

    I've watched this several times and never get tired of it. Bless this man and little Gobi!!

  • @tcoladonato
    @tcoladonato Pƙed 4 lety +3

    You’re right good sir, she picked you and we can all see why. Thank you for your love, dedication and compassion for this little fur ball. đŸŸ

  • @test-tu4xv
    @test-tu4xv Pƙed 5 lety +5

    Thank you people of China for helping him find Gobi....

  • @fernikinss
    @fernikinss Pƙed 4 lety +199

    had a similar way of getting my cat, aberdeen
    i was walking around my neighborhood w my friend at the time, and she came running up to us. she was super skinny and really dirty, but she let me pick her up. she let me carry her all the way home swaddled in a jacket.
    my friend had actually taken care of her at one point, so i thought maybe he could take her back, but he couldnt. i tried to rehome her, because i thought it would be hard to take care of her, but she ended up staying.
    shes a huge symbol of change for me and my life, and so much positivty has come out of her being with me. i love her so much.
    she now takes baths regularly, eats 3 meals a day, goes on walks with me (leash and harness of course!), and even knows alot of tricks!
    i love my cat.
    pets choose you, they really do. they show up in your life at the oddest times, but often the best times.

    • @tarrasage4272
      @tarrasage4272 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      beautiful story!!

    • @grumpycat6429
      @grumpycat6429 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      angelo grady I pick my humans

    • @MichaelGunner123
      @MichaelGunner123 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Can't wait till the day I'm able to have another pet in my life. Personal reasons just do not allow that to occur at the present time. I'm coming for you one day....hang in there sweet animals.

  • @terde9651
    @terde9651 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Wow, her level of endurance is incredible! I can't even walk up the stairs...Gobi, you're ACES!

  • @agungpurnomo8
    @agungpurnomo8 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    What an incredible story. Dodo never fails warming my heart.

  • @rylibecca
    @rylibecca Pƙed 4 lety +626

    I read the book about this called “Finding Gobi”
    Edit: Thanks for 320 likes!!!
    Edit: :0

    • @iGaara19
      @iGaara19 Pƙed 4 lety +41

      He wrote a book. Wow! I need to read it. đŸ˜ČđŸ’–đŸ•đŸ¶

    • @canecorsomolosser3294
      @canecorsomolosser3294 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      Tnkx for saying that😁

    • @alexg4936
      @alexg4936 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      there is a book!

    • @tomAkelife-gy4qr
      @tomAkelife-gy4qr Pƙed 4 lety +3

      I wish I had a Barbara weber from the bachelor meme for this "bring her home. bring her home to us"

    • @deborahcole6999
      @deborahcole6999 Pƙed 4 lety +35

      After I watched several of his videos about Gobi, I bought the book from Amazon and read it in 2 or 3 days!! I was obsessed with this story. They appeared on so many interviews around the world......Italy, UK, USA, I can't even remember now all the countries that had shows they put them on. He also did follow-up videos. When he stayed over there throughout Gobi's quarantine it was crazy! He had to slip everyone money from the maids to the hotel managers to look the other way because they were not pet-friendly like we're used to here. Some of the people were very intimidating. They inspected his room, he had to be extremely careful not to make China out to be unkind or not to paint them in a negative light at all or they would have deported him without Gobi. Black cars with tinted windows would park outside and watch him. It was more than a little unnerving but thank God he and Gobi made it home. This little dog latched on to this man wholeheartedly. She was extremely independent but I believe our pets DO pick us. We will truly never know exactly why she picked this man but she clearly did! That is an excellent book. I knew when he left her that those people were not going to stop her from running away to find her human......her dad. When he did find her she had a few injuries and you just know that she had been on a mission to find her best friend. What a great story. And when he carries her across this river during his race because the current would have carried her away.......he had crossed it but she could not and she barked over & over and he went all the way back to carry her with him!!! You MUST read that book!!!! 💘🐕💘🐕💘🐕

  • @worldismyashtray
    @worldismyashtray Pƙed 4 lety +89

    the purest thing i’ve seen since ever

  • @sunilayya8948
    @sunilayya8948 Pƙed 4 lety +5

    Glad the dog survived
    in china without being eaten.

    • @goldegreen
      @goldegreen Pƙed 2 lety

      That's kinda racist dude

    • @JenniferHarris-cv4uv
      @JenniferHarris-cv4uv Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      My Canadian father taught English and Programming at Shanghai University, where he would comment to students he saw enjoying KFC daily "as Western chicken meals go, General Tsao easily outranks Colonel Sanders.
      He also was coming back to live with me in Ottawa most summers, so he brought some postcards back to show his students Ottawa and Toronto Chinatowns. The puns on some of the names brought just a smile, but soon as someone spotted they were all marked "Printed In China" the real laughs began.
      He had also brought menus from many Canadian Chinese restaurants, which brought just disbelief with the portion sizes, the listed ingredients and titles. "They call THAT Chinese?"
      One year he was due back here so a family friend booked a reservation for a welcome home lunch; a new Dim Sum place. Many of us including Dad had already signed the "I am coming" poll when Colin posted a panicked update. "Oh DAMN me, as if I could forget where he's coming from, eh? He must be sick of Chinese food, what else does he like?"
      Dad answered with a laugh; "Hey Buddy please keep that res. I miss the hell out of Canadian Chinese food. Been 2 years without a single spare rib!"
      He has retired now, winters in the Philippines and 6 months + at least 1 day to keep our health care going. He was stranded for 3 years over there, after flushing the last of his pain meds after a life saving surgery on the plane not to be shot as a suspected drug dealer. He was also bummed that unlike Canada, over there liquor stores were not labeled an essential service, though he declines to ever brew over there, though he does know how after living in Jeddah.

  • @ellasy825
    @ellasy825 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    One of the few lucky dogs to be able to live with a genuine loving family,may the dog and her/his loving humans stay healthy,happy and safe.

  • @grindcoreninja6527
    @grindcoreninja6527 Pƙed 5 lety +579

    This made my blackened heart feel for 3 minutes.
    I don't believe in god, but I'll be damned if that dog wasn't meant for this man.

    • @harrytuttle8161
      @harrytuttle8161 Pƙed 4 lety +31

      Even Einstein believed in God , He said " Coincidence is Gods way of remaining anonymous "

    • @grindcoreninja6527
      @grindcoreninja6527 Pƙed 4 lety +30

      @@harrytuttle8161 I'm sorry but god is an invention of man.
      There is nothing you can say to convince me otherwise.

    • @harrytuttle8161
      @harrytuttle8161 Pƙed 4 lety +11

      @@grindcoreninja6527 I struggle with faith every day as I rage in bumper to bumper traffic , I have my doubts in troubling times yet I have to believe in a larger purpose . Some kind of reincarnation .

    • @grindcoreninja6527
      @grindcoreninja6527 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      @@harrytuttle8161 And what convinces you that your god exists?
      I'm not being condescending; I'm honestly curious.

    • @georgiafan6618
      @georgiafan6618 Pƙed 4 lety +20

      @@grindcoreninja6527 For me, it was when I accepted Him and I felt His presence (first time). Frankly, I wasn't expecting that, b/c I thought being "born again" was fake. "I'll just walk down the aisle (in the church) 'accept God' and never come back," that's safe, I thought. I asked my GF sitting next to me, if she was feeling the same outpouring of powerful emotion? She said "no." Years later, I prayed for financial help & one day I got the answer and was eventually free from debt. At first, I didn't realize my prayer had been answered. The second time I felt His presence was when I got baptized. I showed up at the crowded church, sat in back & thought baptism was just some routine. However, I felt the same outpouring of emotion from that time I got saved. I looked around to see if anyone else felt it - no sign. I observed God change my disaffected Catholic family - making them into believers. They changed. I almost couldn't believe it. One day at a Starbucks, a man walked up and asked if he could talk to me and my good friend, who is an atheist. The man said he and his family, were formerly lifelong hardcore atheists. He had an "epiphany" that changed his life. Sometimes God will intervene directly in your life to save you, like he did to Saul of Tarsus. I felt God telling me to "be quiet" and allow Him to work through this man. The man gave his testimony to my friend who unfortunately, rejected it. I had prayed for my friend for two years prior to that day. God answered (!), but not all will receive His calling. Hang in there - God is real. Just ask God (Jesus) to come into your life - dare Him to do so. Ask him over and over and keep an open mind. He'll do it. I pray that He comes AND you see Him and receive Him into your "blackened heart."

  • @GypsyEncounters
    @GypsyEncounters Pƙed 4 lety +27

    3:19...the way Gobi looks at him 😭😭

  • @normadailey6219
    @normadailey6219 Pƙed 4 lety +10

    You are so very lucky that Gobi picked you! What an incredibly cute dog with loads of personality! Isn’t it wonderful to be loved so much by your doggie?! I bet he’ll be your best friend of all for life. It is so amazing you found Gobi after she ran away, most likely looking for you. Really, really lucky! Gobi is certainly suppose to be with you for sure!

  • @shinjuinoue6600
    @shinjuinoue6600 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Whatever it was that made Gobi run with “Dad”, he chose the perfect person, who is so loving and sincereâŁïž
    Gobi’s happiness is profound and so is “Dad’s👍💗

  • @tjp_real
    @tjp_real Pƙed 5 lety +79

    That man is a true man with heart. God bless him and his lovely dog.

  • @darlabrown5956
    @darlabrown5956 Pƙed 5 lety +72

    Gobi choose you because she's know you have a kind heart. Looking the ways gobi treats you, i can feel the unconditional love from her to you. May God always blessed you and your family, Sir Dion.
    In addition, sorry for my bad english i'm still working on it.

  • @tilleylee5717
    @tilleylee5717 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Do you believe in soul mate? What a beautiful soul you are!

  • @Angelah2528
    @Angelah2528 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +2

    Now we witnessed the perseverance of an ultra marathon runner!

  • @hyacinth8844
    @hyacinth8844 Pƙed 5 lety +195

    Oh wow!! This is definitely one of my favourite Dodo stories!! They really are soulmates ❀

    • @thebread690
      @thebread690 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      J it’s also a book if you wanna read it lol

  • @aprilthompson2989
    @aprilthompson2989 Pƙed 5 lety +103

    I’m crying again!

  • @MegaSickcat
    @MegaSickcat Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Humans THINK they pick and chose the dog, when it's the opposite...They really do pick and choose you! Thank you for doing all that you did to get her back.

  • @hueyfreeman9297
    @hueyfreeman9297 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Dion you are the man, she knew from the minute she first met you that you were suppose to be together.

  • @tribalgamer8951
    @tribalgamer8951 Pƙed 5 lety +106

    There was a poor cat at the street she has blue eyes,which i really like😍
    I started patting her , then she followed me home .
    Guess this is my cat now :D

    • @madhattergodess
      @madhattergodess Pƙed 5 lety +10

      Congratulations to you and your new family member. May you too have many years of fun, love happiness.

    • @LittleLulubee
      @LittleLulubee Pƙed 5 lety +12

      Just make sure you take her to the vet and check for a microchip

    • @tribalgamer8951
      @tribalgamer8951 Pƙed 5 lety +5

      @@LittleLulubee i took her to a vet but there were no injuries just some lost fur

    • @LittleLulubee
      @LittleLulubee Pƙed 5 lety +8

      Tribal- Did they check her for a microchip, though?

    • @tribalgamer8951
      @tribalgamer8951 Pƙed 5 lety +7

      @@LittleLulubee yup,it was all good

  • @cittaromap4163
    @cittaromap4163 Pƙed 4 lety +218

    I am speechless đŸ˜¶ moved 😱 touched what an incredible act of kindness. Bless you gobi & you sir. An incredible story

  • @bec5250
    @bec5250 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    This is one of the most beautiful stories I've been blessed to hear in my life time. That special bond with a dog. I know it well.

  • @annebrailsford4872
    @annebrailsford4872 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    She is beautiful.

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina Pƙed 4 lety +57

    Gosh, this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

  • @GeneralBoboDK
    @GeneralBoboDK Pƙed 5 lety +87

    There is a special place in...
    - Heaven for this guy! :) Well done...

  • @1105pitbull
    @1105pitbull Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I absolutely love this story and have seen the video multiple times. This bond between man and dog is so amazing. I can't believe he actually found the dog after she went missing. Tail wags all round!!!

    • @cockeyedoptimista
      @cockeyedoptimista Pƙed rokem

      I don't understand how he knew for sure it was the same dog if there were so many dogs that looked like this.

    • @1105pitbull
      @1105pitbull Pƙed rokem +1

      @@cockeyedoptimista the dog would have known him

  • @littlecamila4862
    @littlecamila4862 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    ❀❀❀❀❀OMG! This story is in a book! It’s called “Finding Gobi!” OMG IM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!! ❀❀❀❀❀

  • @slash5485
    @slash5485 Pƙed 5 lety +49

    This amn lives in uk and flys to china to find a dog that he had been with for 6 days god bless

  • @craftychica8588
    @craftychica8588 Pƙed 5 lety +73

    This is the dog from the finding Gobi book. You should check out the book because it is good. â€ïžđŸ¶

    • @jb-eq3bg
      @jb-eq3bg Pƙed 5 lety +3

      Crafty Sisters I've read it, it was really good

    • @corsehaire6228
      @corsehaire6228 Pƙed 4 lety

      It's definitely in my top ten, read it three times

  • @lynnkowalla1315
    @lynnkowalla1315 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    Faith restored! You people are absolute angels and Gobi is just the cutest ever! She chose you mister and you didn't let her down, so heartwarming!❀â˜șđŸ€—đŸ’ž

  • @juliev123
    @juliev123 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    What a great guy and his wife sounds lovely. Amazing, loved this video!

  • @jubjub7101
    @jubjub7101 Pƙed 5 lety +35

    AMAZING!! Again, another case of an animal hitting the life lottery thanks to amazing people. And this great man stayed with his puppy 5 months to make sure she could travel back with him and be safe until that date arrived. Simply amazing.

  • @gr8teagazr122
    @gr8teagazr122 Pƙed 4 lety +7

    Gobi actually ran away from that quarantine spot to go find him. He had obviously already fallen in love with her too. This was a match made in heaven. *sniff

  • @Yul-Uhlu
    @Yul-Uhlu Pƙed 3 lety +1

    So effing cute. Runs like a demon even though it has such short legs. So cute!!!!

  • @erraticstatic70
    @erraticstatic70 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    she ran away because she was looking for you! thats some real love and a real bond!

  • @jamesrossi8442
    @jamesrossi8442 Pƙed 5 lety +20

    Ok, 10:00 in the morning and I’m crying into my coffee. 77 miles? If she was with me it would be a walk in the park followed by a nap. She’s adorable. Stay well

  • @mvegas9552
    @mvegas9552 Pƙed 5 lety +36

    Two strong and loving friends.
    Best friends forever

  • @jimmydeewilliams6489
    @jimmydeewilliams6489 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    What a beautiful love story.. with a happy ending. What great love to travel so far to look for a missing pet dog. Gobi is cute and adorable and I wish them all the best for happy life

  • @wahn10
    @wahn10 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Humans who keep their promises to animals no matter what deserve a special place in our hearts. And the power of this dog is mighty - to draw this man all the way back to China to come find her. They were meant to be together, clearly.

  • @bluewhiteandgreen9082
    @bluewhiteandgreen9082 Pƙed 5 lety +77

    People are unforunately unaware of the atrocities that can happen to a stray, and also a pet in China. And it's not only horrible dog meat trade. There are no animal protection laws and animals can be subjected to horrible, horrible treatment for which no one will answer. Example - a few days ago citty officials in Shandong province ordered to demolish a building with about 60 rescued dogs. They were crushed to death. Also strays are burn alive in crematories. This is CHINESE policy towards dogs. There are fabulous chinese activists but they are often helpless and heartbroken, doing what they can in the country where animals are regarded as pests mostly.

    • @kieuanhnguyen1389
      @kieuanhnguyen1389 Pƙed 5 lety +5

      this is unbelievable and unacceptable

    • @colonelsanders1349
      @colonelsanders1349 Pƙed 4 lety

      Careful, you’ll be branded a racist.

    • @ds-hb8wd
      @ds-hb8wd Pƙed 4 lety +1

      I think you meant CHINA'S policy, chinese people are all around the world and believe it or not, not all of us ate dogs.

    • @Wong_wong565
      @Wong_wong565 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      @@ds-hb8wd Stop explaining to all these white ass... They blame japan for killing whales... but how many of them know norway also kill whales too.
      Waste your breath for what?

  • @charki40
    @charki40 Pƙed 5 lety +20

    A Soul Mate is a fellow life traveller, which comes in many forms but you know it when you finally meet them. This for me is such a case. What a gem of a story about the connection, love and unwavering commitment to get their Gobi home. Thank you Dodo.

  • @pemtax557
    @pemtax557 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I've seen so many of the Dodo videos and like most here love them all to pieces ... however, I've never seen such a quick and deep bonding like this one. The dedication that came from this bond is just as unique and enduring as the bond itself. All anyone could possibly add would be best wishes to a long and rewarding friendship between them. Cheers!!

  • @SoulfulAde
    @SoulfulAde Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Beautiful little dog. Lucky man. Was meant to be.

  • @OriginalAcefanatic
    @OriginalAcefanatic Pƙed 5 lety +3

    A match made in Heaven!

  • @LittleLulubee
    @LittleLulubee Pƙed 5 lety +79

    I LOVE THIS STORY ❀ It was destiny that they be together

  • @margaretszuky7065
    @margaretszuky7065 Pƙed 4 lety +4

    **NOW THAT'S A "SPECIAL" CONNECTION "LOVE" BETWEEN DOG + MAN, MY FRIEND!!

  • @domcagney2352
    @domcagney2352 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Wow this is one of the more miraculous, incredible stories. But for whatever reason the universe put them in each others path

  • @amyparekh704
    @amyparekh704 Pƙed 4 lety +41

    The book of this is one of the few non fiction books I've actually really enjoyed. Such a sweet story!

  • @ginb981
    @ginb981 Pƙed 4 lety +54

    This is the most incredible puppy story I've ever heard...awwwww💞

  • @Abyssal2808
    @Abyssal2808 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    He actually wrote a book! I have read it over four times and I love it! Definitely worth buying the book!

  • @adhd_dog
    @adhd_dog Pƙed 14 dny +1

    I’m bloody crying.

  • @Xploreur1
    @Xploreur1 Pƙed 5 lety +8

    « Soulmates » you already said everything

  • @daisycocoa2557
    @daisycocoa2557 Pƙed 5 lety +7

    Thank you for saving this dog. I had same thing happen to me 40 years ago, mom took dog back to trailer park in are where it started to follow me and dumped it back there. 40 years later I still remember the dog and regret that I didn’t demand to keep the dog as it would have had a better life with us.

  • @nurism.8696
    @nurism.8696 Pƙed 4 lety +1

    Thanks for never gave up on her.

  • @layla.2790
    @layla.2790 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    Omg I read a book about his and Gobi story forever ago (I read it like 5 times) If you haven't read it you should truly heart warming