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Mom Surprises Grieving Dog With a New Kitty

by Melanie

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When Forsberg the golden retriever’s best friend died, he was completely devastated.  So his mom did what she thought would cheer him up again – she brought him home a new kitty friend!

 

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The 15-year-old had died of thyroid cancer, leaving 10-year-old Forsberg behind.  Mom knew how much he loved his kitty, so she brought home a kitten named Maxwell to help heal his heart.

 

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“Forsberg really missed having a cat.  Problem solved,” said mom Jen Philion.

 

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It worked.  Though Maxwell will never be the same as his other treasured friend, Forsberg loves his new companion dearly.

 

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