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My dogs were a life-saver to me as well, when my husband died. Baron (Lab/Weimaraner) was 14 and Jackson (Pug/Jack Russell) 12 when Dave died in Feb 2021. They were such good company! I was not able to return to work, so they became my constant companions. We had to say goodbye to Baron in December 2021, but Jackson and I are still trucking on and I would say, inseparable except for very short errands like the grocery store. He now accompanies me on overnight trips to visit my sister’s family and my dad in LTC, 2.5 hours away, and is going to a birthday party with ‘The Girls’ this weekend. Soon, we will begin to explore my sister’s cottage, which means big changes for me as I will need to give up my beloved loft spot since the stairs are not dog-safe. Whatever!!! For the years we have left, we travel as a pair.

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I LOVE this Elizabeth. I'm so sorry about Baron. It seems bow you and Jackson are each other's supports. I've read that dogs also experience grief when they lose a dog partner.

I'm so glad you have each other. ❤️

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I was so worried about Jax after Baron was gone! I think it was lucky that Jax and I had a one-on-one bond because he LOVES walks, which Brain did not, so it was always one on one time for Jax and me. That is how we came to adopt him - his foster mum is a dear friend and he was driving her nuts when she had a litter of pups to raise - he had a need for lots of exercise when he was younger - so I started walking him for her. Then he came for a couple sleepovers...then Big Dave (hubby) also fell in love with him, and with having a pair of coordinated hunting buddies to keep the rabbits and squirrels out of his gardens...and finally he was ours!!! I loved having two dogs. The grief is real - you have never seen such a sad little dog, on Dec 27th when we returned home from our morning walk on the first ‘day after’ and he entered the house happily, looking for his brother - then clearly realized/remembered that Baron was GONE - it was scary. Shaking and moaning, standing in his brother’s empty bed. Like the ‘wake up’ crash of remembering in the first few days of grief that I expect you have all experienced. We are reasonably adjusted now, and having fun with the travels.

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Ouch, what a heart wrenching story :-( I have heard similar stories from others I know who have had two dogs for a long time. I am really happy that you two have adjusted as much as possible and live a close and adventurous life together.

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I love this Kristi and could not have said any of it better. I will admit though, that I thought she would be traumatized for life the day that devastating call came. But she has weathered the storm and is on her way to being the best support dog ever, without any formal training.💜🐕💜

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I sometimes wonder if her anxiety stemmed from that day. That was a lot for her to be a part of at such a young age. But you're right, she's doing an incredible job of emotional support without even trying. All I have to do is show up at your front door 😁😁 Literally.

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Sometimes I think the best reason to save the human race is so dogs can keep us around. That pic of you and Puppy Dezi — my heart is pudding.

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That line about dogs and the human race is an amazing story title. You should write it!

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Well, hey there, maybe I just will :-)

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My eyes started burning with tears. If/ when I get to Calgary, I'd love to meet this angel with four legs. 💓. Sometimes I check out her page to cheer me up too.

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I see you laughing on her Instagram and I love it. See? Dezi's clown powers are far-reaching. It's no wonder she was able to save me.

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Very strong clown powers!! Giver her a hug from me. :) Even though she has no idea who I am. XD. Lol

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