A dog buries puppy video has gone viral on YouTube. The video shows a touching act of mourning. Watch the "dog buries puppy" video below.
An adult dog shows canine compassion in the poignant video. The dog buries the puppy by carefully covering it with dirt with its snout. The puppy was found by the dog that buried it in a ditch.
After burying the puppy, the dog quietly walks away. Pet videos often go viral, but this one is particularly gut-wrenching.
The burial is thought to have taken place in Iraq. It was likely taken on a mobile phone. The Daily Mail first broke the story.
It is not known whether the dog and puppy were related-but regardless, it's an act of respect and compassion.
Watch the heartbreaking viral video as the dog buries puppy below: