Those who’ve visited the city of Krakow in Poland may have come across the monument of Dżok – a black mongrel dog who never truly moved on after the death of his owner. In 1990, the man died of a heart attack in his car near the Grunwaldzkie roundabout, and Dżok was left behind when he was taken away in an ambulance.

From 1990-1991, Dżok was seen patiently waiting at the roundabout every day where his owner was taken ill, waiting for his return. Locals felt sorry for the lonely dog and fed him, until one day a kind lady took him home with her.

Sadly, in 1998, this lady died too and Dżok was orphaned again. He was taken to a local dog hostel, but later escaped and was tragically run over by a train.

While this isn’t the happiest of tales, Dżok’s story – like Bobbie’s – shows the power of the deep loyalty dogs have to their owners. In 2001, Dżok’s sculpture was unveiled close to where his owner passed away. The inscription reads “Most faithful canine friend ever, and symbol of a dog’s boundless devotion to his master.”

The monument also shows Dżok raising his left paw. This, along with his nose, have become the most worn (and beloved) parts of the statue because visitors from around the world stop to stroke his nose or hold his paw.