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The devotion between human and animal.

1/26/2015

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After her beloved dog went missing, a UK woman cycled around the island of Anglesey, north Wales in a desperate attempt to find her beloved pet. The woman scoured the island for up to 12 hours a day. With no success, she went to the expense of hiring a private helicopter to search the largest expanse of sand dunes in Europe from above.

A Facebook group called Lost Dog Sylvia attracted more than 700 members all trying to help. Generous locals offered a caravan whilst she looked for her dog.

There's a tragic end to the story. The missing dog, a Japanese Shiba Inu, was found a week later, drowned a few miles from where she disappeared. Locals feared the dog may have tried to swim off the island to get home. Read the Daily Mail story here.

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I've experienced the trauma and pain of losing a close member of the family who happened to have the body of a Siamese cat. We chose Simba from his litter of cute kittens. We gave him the recommended vitamins and minerals to build his healthy body before we moved away from Adelaide to a rural location in the fishing and tourist town, Robe, South Australia.

My husband, three children and I searched for our furry friend for days all around the area where we lived.

At first, we thought he might have joined tourists at the caravan park close by. Our inquiries did no good. Memories sprang to mind about the love he demonstrated. He would reach out with his mouth and gently clamp onto my ankle to express his love with deep blue eyes.

When we found him at last, he was close to home, lying in long grass stubble under a tree. He raised his head once, face sunken and close to death. I sent my love and empathy with my thoughts, feeling the strong contact we shared.

My husband rushed him to the closest vet—about half an hour away by car in the remote area. I waited, expecting the worst.

I was going to say this story had a happy ending and proclaim the vet's anti-venom worked after the deadly grass snake bite.

But, when I gave the event further thought, I couldn't remember ever seeing Simba again. I think he must have lived on in my memory for the last forty years.

The incredible bond between a person and an animal can reach across time and place. I hope the owner of the drowned dog will find the same peace.


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Alana link
1/25/2015 07:28:16 pm

To many, a dog, cat or other pet becomes like a human member of the family - greatly mourned when the animal passes. A sad ending to your story.

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Ajay Pai link
1/25/2015 07:30:31 pm

This post of the connection between human and animal reminds me of my pet pussycat, whom we named "chunnu munnu". It was bitten by a ferocious male cat and laid to death. For weeks, we couldn't control the emotions that were mounting within.

It's been 15 years now, i still remember her. My Chunnu Munnu.

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Lisa Mallis link
1/25/2015 08:05:06 pm

Thank you for sharing this story! It's so uplifting to read that the memories live on. We recently got a dog, and I can't imagine the sadness my husband will face when his "best friend" moves on.

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Janelle link
1/25/2015 08:57:12 pm

Awww, thanks for sharing this. Its good however to see everyone comes together during lost times like this. Had no idea the group was over 700 people, WOW! The power of technology allows us to get our goals accomplished on a whole other level. Very inspiring!!

Janelle

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Donna link
1/25/2015 11:23:00 pm

Oh my goodness, I am so glad to hear the happy ending - I've lost my sweet little Westie to a Mountain Lion (but it does have a huge Spiritual learning to it) - that was 3 yrs ago and I so miss him - we did adopt a wonderful little Tibetan Terrier almost immediately as he was to be put to sleep - Big hugs :)

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Kimberly Bolden link
1/25/2015 11:50:35 pm

I believe our animals are such a great reminder of love and devotion. It hurts when we lose a treasured member of our family. That also includes our pets.

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Terri link
1/26/2015 05:49:27 am

animals are def a big part of our forever families!! we have fish which we love and adore the same as any other pet

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