A German Shepherd named “Captain” has a touching story that sparked a lot of buzz around the world (scroll down for photo).

The dog refuses to leave the grave of his deceased owner, Argentinean Miguel Guzman, who passed away six years ago.

The German shepherd who had been adopted just a year before Guzman’s death in 2006, left home suddenly. Family members sought Captain in vain and assumed that he was hit by a car.

A week later, the grieving family found the loyal animal near the dead’s grave.

“He came to us barking and yelping, as would be crying. We never took Captain to the graveyard, so we do not know how he managed to find the place,” said Miguel Guzman’s widow, Veronica.

“We went to the cemetery next Sunday and found him still there. This time he followed us back home, spent a little time with us, but returned to the cemetery before dark. I believe the dog did not want to leave Miguel alone,” said Veronica.

Cemetery director said that employees are now taking care of the dog received food and water. It has already passed 6 years since Miguel’s passing and Captain still stands guard at his owner’s resting place.

