There are some bonds that are so strong, you almost can’t describe them in words. That was certainly the case with rescue pups Chooch and CiCi. But now, with the former sadly gone, the latter has found her own quiet way of showing just how much she misses her late brother, as can be seen in this dog video, and it’s as tender as it is heartbreaking.
The pair shared everything — from naughty shoves on the bed to cozy evenings together, where Chooch became CiCi’s pillow. Their human describes them as a “dynamic duo,” and it’s easy to see why. The rescues were absolutely inseparable.
Owner shows how dog mourns late brother’s loss in video
The video begins with throwback clips of Chooch and CiCi racing around the house, their playful energy spilling into every room. Text on the screen recalls how they would wear each other out by nightfall, always curled up together by 8 p.m. The camera then shows them napping side by side under a blanket, almost explaining why their human called them “two peas in a pod.”
Then comes the present-day moment that’s harder to watch. CiCi lies quietly with a stuffed toy, resting her chin on it the same way she once leaned on Chooch. When her human says her late brother’s name in the video, the rescue dog shifts, her eyes heavy with sadness. Her parent places the toy closer and lovingly reassures her, “I know it’s not the same, but it’s something, right?”
The video ends on a hopeful note. Text appears reminding viewers that, one day, CiCi will guide a new rescue pup through the house rules — because as her human writes, “The student always becomes the teacher.” While no one can take Chooch’s place, there’s comfort in knowing CiCi’s story of love will continue.
The video has touched thousands, with over 19K likes and heartfelt comments. One viewer wrote, “Makes me sad to see her laying there without Chooch, you could tell how much she misses him, we all miss him.” Another shared, “CiCi didn’t know she needed Choochie & Choochie didn’t know he needed CiCi girl, until fate brought them together.”
