Dog’s Reaction To Mufasa’s Death In ‘The Lion King’ Is Making The Internet Emotional

Animation is always regarded as a medium meant only for kids. But that’s just untrue because when kids and the adults sit down to watch ‘The Lion King’ and they witness Mufasa’s death for the umpteenth time, all of them sniffle and sob like anything.

However, it seems that the emotional intensity of the scene is so strong that that iconic scene effect dogs as well!

The Twitter handle of FOX 26 Houston posted a video of a puppy watching Simba’s reaction to Mufasa’s death in ‘The Lion King’, and it was too heart-breaking.

This puppy was absolutely transfixed by the scene in the Lion King when Simba reacts to the death of his father. (Volume up!)

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— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) February 21, 2019

It’s tough to watch Simba’s innocence fade away after his father’s death. But it’s 10 times more difficult to watch the scene when a puppy is whimpering out of sadness for the character.

Netizens who are fans of ‘The Lion King’ and dogs (of course) got emotional and expressed their urge to hug the puppy.

“Mufasa’s death is one of the most heart-wrenching movie scenes ever. There’s no way to make it any more sa-“ pic.twitter.com/6CYo0GNXy6

— Dustin DeBerry (@dkdeberry) February 22, 2019

Who says animation doesn’t have great acting. Dogs don’t lie. https://t.co/EIk7K5P1pr

— Tony Bancroft (@pumbaaguy1) February 24, 2019

https://twitter.com/jaxyann/status/1099930587308142597

My heart was just ripped out of my chest… https://t.co/SpikFULd9c

— Haley Neal (@_haleyneal_) February 24, 2019

Wow dogs are actually the best https://t.co/nykx61zzm4

— Lizzie Gruhl (@lizzie_gruhl) February 24, 2019

Omg this dog is so affected by this scene. 😭😭😭 https://t.co/XUESEal71a

— lovealwayswins (@ChooseLove86) February 23, 2019

My heart broke into millions of pieces https://t.co/TVXUdO8Aa3

— Zia Giungin (@zikidlin) February 25, 2019

bleeding hearts of the world unite!!! Why?!!? #imnotcryingyouare https://t.co/ht7fLqZZ5Q

— Hannah Visocchi (@hannahvisocchi) February 25, 2019

BITCH IM CRYING SO MUCH GIVE YOUR DOG A HUG https://t.co/2YTrYxZGvo

— yazminion (@Bethanyyazzy13) February 25, 2019

I didn't need my heart anyways, tis coo. 😭 https://t.co/PyBV7ukSHv

— Tales_Unique (@tales_unique) February 25, 2019

Peak Internet https://t.co/a1EyOCMlrW

— Stephen McCullough (@theonlyswmcc) February 24, 2019

I need to hug this dog!!!😢😢 https://t.co/LwZBnPme0G

— Jeannie Siciliano (@Jeannie_NJ) February 24, 2019

So, the next time you hear someone dissing on animation as a medium, please show them this video. And if you catch your pet crying while watching ‘The Lion King’, give them a tissue and a warm hug.