• glimse@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    My sister lost her dog this weekend in a freak accident and everyone in the family - not just her husband and kids - are devastated. He was such an essential part of every gathering.

    He wasn’t just a dog, he was my friend.

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      8 months ago

      I’m sorry for your loss. My dog is getting older and I don’t know what my family will do without her when she passes away.

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        8 months ago

        There’s no good way to spin it, it simply sucks to lose a pet. Dogs are the best and they become such a strong force in your life.

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          8 months ago

          I believe this is a part of what a dog does to help teach us about life. Giving us joy and companionship while also teaching us about grief and loss in the end.

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      8 months ago

      I am so sorry for both you and your sister and her family. Thankfully, all of my dogs have lived a full life and when they end came, it wasn’t a surprise. It is so much sadder when it’s unexpected.