By ali4050284 
For 14 years, they collected sticks on the beach, never imagining that one day they would preserve their story.
The Taiwanese artist Liang Renchuan had a very special tradition with his dog, Hachiko. Whenever a storm washed wood ashore, they would both go out to look for pieces that would later become sculptures.
While Liang collected the logs, Hachiko happily ran along the sand. And when they returned to the studio, the little dog would stay by his side, keeping him company for hours.
But their story had begun at a very sad time. Hachiko appeared unexpectedly at the funeral home where Liang was saying goodbye to his father. From that night on, they were never apart.
Over the years, the artist began to notice that his companion was growing old and decided to prepare a very special keepsake.
Using the pieces of wood they had collected together, he began building a life-size sculpture. But Hachiko died before he could finish it.
Heartbroken, Liang completed the sculpture, painted the markings on his fur, and placed his original collar around its neck.
“We used to go to the beach together to look for wood. Now I can only use it to bring you back”, he wrote when sharing his creation.
And his farewell was even more moving: “Go and have fun. My father will be waiting for you in heaven”.
Because Hachiko had come into his life when he lost his dad, and 14 years later, Liang found a way to keep both of them close.