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Lynda Schneider Granatstein's avatar

What a wonderful expression of love, on all levels! Beautiful story. ❤️

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Virginia  Fisher Yaffe's avatar

Fully crying now

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Sylvia Martin Laforge's avatar

I have felt that about all of my dogs…. And now it is Boomer’s turn to be that dog❤️

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Joe Neuhaus's avatar

My dog romance started when I was in fourth grade, with a mutt named Bubba, and your story reminded me of him and brought a distant smile to my face. I've been hesitant to get another dog, but after reading your piece, I think I might be missing out.

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Robin Oakman's avatar

Wiping away tears as I recall each of my "best friends" who are gone -- Emmett, Daisy, Daybreak, Gracie, DoodleBug, and Watson. The last day is so hard, but the memories and the special friendship stay in your heart forever.

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Michèle RdeC's avatar

No levity in this story, but a very touching one. Thank you

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Daniel Marein-Efron's avatar

Just knowing Max for a short time he made an huge impression, knowing his story shows how truly amazing he was.

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Alice Elgie's avatar

What a beautiful piece of writing, that reminds me of the love I have for my two rascals. (The photo also reminds me of my own car-surfing dog!) Our dogs can be the most loyal of friends. Max sounds like he was the best.

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