His name is Nacho, and he went to school with his owner.

It is often said that a dog is a human’s best friend, and these furry, four-legged companions never tire of proving it. They are loyal, affectionate, and protective pets, always ready to follow us around the house for a pat or a game. Some even take their loyalty to the next level, literally following their owners wherever they go—even to school.

This is exactly what happened to a student from Technical High School 53 in Durango. The young student went to school as usual, but little did he know that Nacho, his pet, would follow him all the way to his classroom.

Unfortunately, this adorable act came with a challenge, as the dog had no way of returning home. Since his owner had to stay and study, there was no one to escort Nacho back. That’s why the teacher allowed the pup to stay in the classroom. Just like another student, Nacho found a seat and behaved well throughout the lesson.

Lucelly, the teacher, was touched by Nacho’s story and couldn’t bring herself to send him out. She was also worried about the dog’s safety. The presence of this furry student was so charming that Lucelly shared the heartwarming moment on her Instagram, along with a sweet photograph.

“Today I had a very ‘pawsome’ student named Nacho who followed his owner to class. I let him stay to keep him safe from getting run over,” the teacher wrote.

As expected, the brief story captured the hearts of thousands of people. The post was flooded with positive messages, praising Lucelly’s kind gesture that ensured Nacho’s safety. Some even recalled how other teachers used to shoo away dogs that entered classrooms, but she welcomed Nacho as one of her own.

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Even a digital artist named DogVader asked Lucelly for permission to illustrate Nacho and share it on his account. Thanks to this, Nacho’s story reached even more people, and many showed their admiration for the teacher and the loyal dog.