8 Sad Animal Movies That Will Make You Want to Hug Your Pet

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Movies about animals have a special power to touch our hearts in ways that other films cannot. Whether they show the loyal bond between a dog and its owner, the brave journey of horses during wartime, or the unlikely friendship between natural enemies, these stories connect with something deep inside us. They remind us why we love our pets and how important animals are in our lives.

In this article, we have gathered some of the saddest animal movies you should watch. Now, get your tissues ready, because these eight films will make you want to hug your pet immediately after watching them.

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This movie stars Richard Gere as Professor Parker Wilson. He finds an abandoned dog named Hachi at a train station. Every day, Hachi waits for Parker at the station when he comes home from work. After Parker dies suddenly, Hachi continues to wait at the same spot for nine years, never understanding why his owner never returns. The film is based on a true story from Japan. The heartbreaking loyalty of Hachi waiting every single day will make you cry.

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Director Steven Spielberg tells the story of Albert and his horse Joey during World War I. Albert's family sells Joey to the army when war begins. The horse goes through many dangerous battles and meets different soldiers. Albert joins the army and risks his life searching for Joey across the battlefields of France. The emotional reunion between Albert and Joey after years of separation will break your heart, especially seeing what both suffered during the war.

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Robert Redford directs and stars in this emotional drama about a horse trainer named Tom Booker. A young girl named Grace and her horse Pilgrim survive a terrible accident. Both are badly hurt physically and emotionally. Grace's mother Annie takes them to Montana to find Tom. He uses gentle methods to help Pilgrim heal. The slow recovery process is painful to watch as both Grace and Pilgrim struggle with their fear and trauma from the accident.

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This Disney animated classic follows Tod, a young orphaned fox who is adopted by a kindly farmer named Widow Tweed. He becomes best friends with Copper, a hound puppy from the neighboring farm. They play together and promise to be friends forever. As they grow up, Copper is trained to become a hunting dog. When Tod sneaks out to visit his old friend, a chase happens and Chief, the older hunting dog, gets badly hurt by a train. Copper blames Tod and their friendship is destroyed. Widow Tweed must leave Tod in the forest to keep him safe.

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Paul Walker stars as Jerry Shepard, a guide in Antarctica who must leave his team of eight sled dogs behind during a dangerous storm. The dogs face freezing temperatures and hunger while waiting for rescue. They work together to survive in the harsh winter conditions for months. Jerry feels guilty and fights to return for his loyal companions. Watching the dogs struggle alone in the snow and seeing some not survive the journey is extremely sad.

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Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston play John and Jenny Grogan, a young couple who adopt a puppy named Marley. The yellow Labrador is wild, messy, and causes chaos in their home. Despite his bad behavior, Marley becomes an important part of their family as they have children and face life's challenges. The movie follows their journey together over many years until Marley grows old. At the end, they must say goodbye to Marley, and this final scene will make you cry.

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This beloved Disney film tells the story of Simba, a young lion prince in Africa. After his father Mufasa dies in a tragic accident, Simba runs away believing it was his fault. He grows up far from home with his friends Timon and Pumbaa. Years later, Simba must return to save his pride from his evil uncle Scar. The scene where Mufasa dies trying to save Simba is one of the saddest moments in animation history and still makes people cry.

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This unique film follows one dog's soul as it searches for its purpose in life. The dog starts as a golden retriever named Bailey who loves a boy named Ethan. After dying, the dog is reborn as different breeds including a police dog and a corgi. In each new life, the dog remembers pieces of its past and tries to understand why it keeps coming back. Watching the dog die and say goodbye multiple times is heartbreaking, but the final reunion with an older Ethan makes the journey worthwhile.