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Swede

(37,133 posts) Sat Jul 26, 2025, 10:46 AM Jul 26

My niece's dog died last night, after a short illness. [View all]

Gooseberry, Goosey, was an anchor for my niece. Losing a dog is always tough, and my niece is going through a rough time in her life right now, so this will be devastating. My heart aches for her today.

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My niece's dog died last night, after a short illness. [View all] Swede Jul 26 OP

Hugs to your family over the loss. Duncanpup Jul 26 #1

Losing a dog is like losing your best friend. Take it one day at a time. Sorry for her loss. nt in2herbs Jul 26 #2

I'm so sorry milestogo Jul 26 #3

I feel sorry for your neice. pandr32 Jul 26 #4

Losing a family member is always hard LetMyPeopleVote Jul 26 #5

Healing vibes on the way to her SheltieLover Jul 26 #6

Losing a beloved pet is a special kind of pain Grim Chieftain Jul 26 #7