Heartbroken Dog Cuddles Pillow of Brother Who Passed Away
Some stories about pets hit harder than others, and this one is especially heartbreaking. Spencer and Rocky spent 10 years side by side, sharing beds, meals, and just about every moment in between.
Then a vet visit changed everything when Rocky was diagnosed with a large tumor and had to be put to sleep. Spencer was left behind, confused and grieving, and the family quickly realized he was struggling to understand why his brother was gone.
What happened next was a small gesture with a big impact, and it gave Spencer something to hold onto.
"Rocky had to be put down that day," Fisher said. "It was hard to process Rocky's sudden death, but we can't imagine how difficult it must be for Spencer to have lost his little brother."
"Since Rocky passed, Spencer has been getting up in the night to wander the house looking for his brother," Fisher said. "And then he starts crying because he can't find him."
Rocky's ashes were placed on a shelf above where Spencer slept to try to keep the pair close. But it was clear that Spencer wasn't coping with the loss of his brother.
That is when the family decided to try something a little different.
It’s hard not to think of the grieving lady who spotted her dog’s face in the clouds after he crossed the Rainbow Bridge, here.
So, Beth's father came up with an idea to help put Spencer a little more at ease: a custom pillow with Rocky's smiling face printed on it!
Immediately, Spencer seemed to love the pillow, and it has helped fill the void in his heart.
"Spencer has been cuddling the pillow since it arrived, carrying it from the sofa to his own bed," Fisher said. "He seems a lot more settled now that he has something to cuddle with."
"I don't think Spencer will ever get over Rocky's passing, but I hope he's able to learn to go on without him," Beth said. "We're hoping Spencer can find comfort in his new pillow and from all the cuddles he's receiving from his family."
Although nothing can bring Rocky back, at least Spencer no longer sleeps alone, and he is able to find comfort in the pillow.
I'm not crying; you're crying!
Spencer's new pillow is about as sweet as it gets.
Don’t miss the man who said goodbye to his 12-year dog with a heartfelt goodbye.
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