This devoted dog sits outside its dead master's house every day for five years

A devoted dog sits outside its dead master’s home, just as it has done every day for the last five years. Locals in the southern Romanian village of Malu Mare are continually amazed by the animal’s loyalty and even when some tried to provide it with a new home, it has always run back to its old master’s house. Five years after the death of its owner, the loyal pet continues to wait outside the house. Neighbours say the dog guards over the main entrance of the now uninhabited house. The animal’s name is unknown as those who live close by say the owner kept himself to himself and they knew nothing about him or his canine friend. Passers-by feed the dog, who refuses to let anyone inside the courtyard. They say they have seen it at the same spot for the past five years, regardless of the season or weather.
The mayor of the village, Alexandru Dicu, said: “The dog is not aggressive, but won’t let anyone in, it just guards the property.