John Barrowman faces backlash for sharing video cradling his dead dog

He shared a video online.

In the clip, Barrowman can be seen holding his Jack Russell as he explains that his dog had waited for him to return home before dying in his arms.

The actor's dog was named Captain Jack Harkness after the actor's Torchwood character.

He says in the video: "It was really difficult. But I got home tonight and he was still with us.

"And he waited until I got home and I held him, we put him to bed next to me and I held onto him and I felt his heart stop and now he’s gone.

"He died in my arms. I am sad but it is just the way I wanted it. He waited for me all day. He’s such a good boy. Thank you for all your support and all your patience for me."

In the caption he wrote: "Captain Jack Harkness our beloved Jack Russell has gone. He waited until i came home and he died peacefully in his dada’s arms within an hour of my return with @scottmale Dixie and Tito around him.

"He was a good boy, a loyal friend and our Jackamo for 18 years. We are very sad but grateful he died of old age and did not suffer."

Many commenters offered their condolences to Barrowman, however a number of comments were critical with one person writing: "I’m so sorry he lost his beloved pet but why are we filming ourselves sobbing with dead pets?"

Another wrote: "As a dog owner, I watched that (not all, very briefly) and thought strange behaviour."

A third wrote: "Having lost a number of dogs through my life I know the pain he is feeling. I’ve never once felt the urge to film it though."