I called my grandkids mom one evening and I could hear the oldest boy sobbing his heart out. I asked her what was wrong with him. She said “ he just got done watching Old Yeller” He was about 7 at the time.
Yeah, I watched it once...never again.
“Yes, Mama. But he was my dog. I’ll do it.”
I am 68, so was a bit older- gut wrenching sobs. Was Kevin in Corkie and White Shadow?
I saw it as an adult and cried.
I also saw THE YEARLING as a kid and cried.
I had to put a wonderful dog down a few months ago. I called my family and we all cried.