KUALA LUMPUR: A video of preschool students captivated by a dog, gently petting him as he sat calmly has warmed the hearts of netizens.
An Instagram video posted by @myforeverdoggo, showed the heartwarming scene where a group of excited preschool students surrounded the dog, gently taking turns to pet him, rub his head and give him neck scratches.
The children were excited to pet the dog, who enjoyed all the attention and stayed calm, well-behaved and friendly in their presence.
The video has garnered over 365,000 views, sparking positivity from netizens with the students' act of kindness and the dog's calmness.
@rosnahlittle said she was glad to see the young kids learning to love dogs, unlike when she was young and raised to fear the animals.
@joamelim89 said teaching kids from an early age how to interact with animals, gently touching them, understanding their emotions, feeding, and caring for them is one of the most effective ways to cultivate compassionate and nurturing individuals.
"This can make the world a kinder place!" she said.
Another user @artistic_n_drumsational said kindness starts with how we treat every animal.
"All dog catchers should look at this as an example of how to love and treat dogs or cats with compassion."
@bencadbury said "rolling in tears thinking about how happy the dog must feel."
@jascookingjournal commented "aww, so well-behaved! The dog knows how to stay calm and obedient, with those eyes attentively watching the kids."
@nshanthij said the look on the sweet faces of the children was heartwarming, reflecting the gentleness in their little souls. "Kudos to their parents for raising such gems," said the user.