Deepizzaguy
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I am sure that we all can relate to the loss of a dog that passed away due to old age. In the case of Shirley Lann, 84, the loss of her dog Kinsey who passed away a month ago after being the family pet for 14 years.
Then to add more sadness, Shirley’s husband died seven years of ago. Shirley considered Kinsey not only her pet dog but also her late husbands.
Shirley was admitted to a local rehabilitation center due to what appears to be depression due to the loss of her pet dog as well as her husband.
Matthew McVey who is Shirley’s grandson knew that he had to do something to lift the spirits of his ailing grandmother.
Matthew and his mom went to a local animal shelter In North Carolina to purchase a puppy to fill the void of his grandmother who was ill after the loss of her pet dog KInsey.
Matthew and his mom purchased a puppy named “Sammy” to present the puppy to his grandmother who was in a rehabilitation center.
The reaction of Shirley meeting her new puppy named Sammy was very touching since Shirley cried tears of joy when her grandson and daughter hit the jackpot in presenting her with a puppy to take up the space of Kinsey.
What I understand of the bonding of dogs or cats to senior citizens who are lonely is that the puppy or kitten who is the companion of an elderly person is priceless.
Famous old saying is “When one door closes, another door will open.”
Casey will fill the void for Grandma since she looks her new pet. Like my sister’s dog Poochie fills the void after the death of my previous dog Jubilee a few years ago. Yes Jubilee was named after the S Men character Jubilation Lee.
Such a great story. Pets are such great companions and company to the elderly and when they pass it’s truly like they lose a child or a loved one. I have always loved seeing most elderly people with pets because they are so good to the animals and spoil them so much, of course it’s just as hard on the pet if the own passes first. 🙁
Pets are the best friends of elderly and young people. Been there and done that concerning the stories of my relatives who are no longer with me who I remember seeing them with their pets like my late grandma and her late dog Belleza which means Beauty in Spanish.
you raise your kids right and sometimes you get lucky
That is true since not all grandkids will take care of their older relatives.
you just have to hope for the best
This photo and story brought both a smile and tears but happy ones.
When I saw the video on Inside Edition website, I cried with Shirley since I know how she felt when her previous dog passed away and she received Sammy as her new best friend for life.
We can really understand Shirley’s feelings. Let alone with the elderly, even those who are young can be devastated by losing their dog or cat. One of our friends here has become inactive because his beloved dog is dead, right? And I’m grateful that Matthew knew how to treat his grandmother well.
I agree with you since my late grandmother was very happy when my late mom gave her as a companion my former brother in law dog who named Ebony in the former Canal Zone in Panama in 1974.
When my late grandma adopted the dog, she was renamed Belleza since it is Spanish for beauty and my late grandma lived in the countryside of Panama.
Even your very short story about your family and Belleza is very impressive to me!
When I read this story, it brought out memories of the friendship of my late grandmother and her pet dog who were very close friends.
I can understand that, Dee.
Such a perfect gift for grandma. Nice and touching story.
The video which is on Inside Edition’s website showed the wonderful reaction of grandma when she met Sammy. I cried with her too since I know what it feels like losing a pet and getting a new pet.
It is just like that when you know the person that well, you can easily pick the right one for her/him.
The chemistry between Sammy and Shirley was just great. I felt happy for her that Casey was going to take up the space of Kinsey since Kinsey will never be replaced.
Yes obviously they have. No one can replace anyone, but for sure Casey will give a good time to grandma.