Woman Surprises Grieving Grandma With A New Puppy
Malorie Thompson
While pet ownership can take a lot of work and effort, it's also incredibly rewarding and fulfilling for pets and owners alike.
The relationship between pets and senior citizens, especially, can be incredibly beneficial for both parties. Pets provide companionship and love, which can help seniors combat feelings of loneliness and depression. In addition, caring for a pet can provide a sense of purpose and responsibility, and can even encourage seniors to be more active and engaged in their daily lives.
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Studies have found that owning a dog can extend life expectancy, slow cognitive decline, and relieve stress, among other things.
Overall, the relationship between pets and senior citizens can be a wonderful and fulfilling one, bringing joy and companionship to both the pet and the senior.
Recently, a grieving grandmother got to experience the joy of a puppy after tragically losing her own dog.
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Sarah Mills shared a video on TikTok, explaining that the grandma had a furbaby that had sadly passed away. Since then, the woman was heartbroken and Sarah knew she needed the companionship of a dog.
Sarah helped her kids pick out the perfect little puppy named Clancy to surprise their grandma with. The kids presented Clancy to the senior woman and her reaction was priceless.
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The sweet grandma couldn't contain her excitement, joy, and emotion as she held the puppy and cradled her back and forth. Seeing her reaction to the dog was exactly what Sarah needed to know she'd made the right decision.
Check out the emotional TikTok video below:
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How sweet are they?
