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A heart-wrenching incident unfolded when a dog owner returned home this week to discover the distressing actions of her beloved pet during a short absence. This is definitely a story for all the pet-lovers out there, thankfully with a happy ending.

Sascha Crasnow, residing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, had left her home for just an hour to run errands, believing her dog, Parker, would be fine. Little did she know that Parker, a dog with a remarkable ability to communicate through speech buttons, had something important to convey.

The clever puppo has been taught to use an intricate button system that allows him to communicate with humans, but Parker wasn’t that interested in using the device while mum wasn’t around – until the fateful day Crasnow left her pet alone for an hour.

Parker’s unique communication skills were captured on home security footage. The video shows Parker using the speech buttons to press “potty” before gazing at the front door in anticipation of Crasnow’s return.

The emotional impact of the video became evident when Parker pressed another button, voicing the word “help.” This final button press left Crasnow “emotionally devastated.”

@puppyparkerposey The last press broke my heart 😭 #talkingdog #fluentpet ♬ original sound – Parker

Crasnow has revealed to Newsweek that, in true internet-driven broken-telephone-style, some people had misinterpreted the situation.

“They didn’t realize that I wasn’t at work all day and this was just about an hour I was out to run an errand.”

Addressing concerns about emergency relief for Parker, Crasnow explained the practical limitations of her living situation, with her and the dog staying in a small apartment. That means no doggy door and no garden, so the pooch had to wait for mom’s return. Crasnow also clarified that the incident was a one-time occurrence due to Parker falling ill.

Despite the ordeal, Parker’s ability to communicate with her owner showcased the power of animals to convey their needs and emotions, sparking a collective outpouring of compassion and support from viewers worldwide.

Clever girl!

[source:dailystar]