Dog reunited with owner after 6 day vigil outside hospital waiting for her to be discharged

A loyal dog was finally reunited with her owner after waiting patiently for six days at the doors of a hospital in Spain. Sandra Iniesta, 22, was discharged from Elda hospital near Alicante on Saturday where she rushed a week earlier after suffering a ruptured appendix.



Waiting loyally for her at the door of the hospital was Maya, an Akita Inu, who had steadfastedly refused to leave her vigil while her owner was recovering. Even when her owner’s father attempted to pull her away tempting her into the car with offers of treats, Maya refused to budge .





“She knows what is happening and she is showing that she can be patient,” he said of Maya, whose Japanese breed is famous for its loyalty. She quickly became a favourite with hospital staff. Sandra emerged from the hospital on Saturday to discover her beloved dog outside.





“She just did what she does at home in Barcelona which is wait at the door of a place until I return,” explained Sandra. "After days of not seeing my girl Maya, the kiss and happiness at seeing me and me her is priceless," she said. On Sunday, Maya celebrated her second birthday, with cake.