After Losing My Dog, Neighbors on Nextdoor Loaned Me Their Own Pups to Grieve

I was overwhelmed with support and new furry friends

Paul Gilbert
The Bold Italic
Published in
5 min readDec 24, 2020

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An old golden retriever on the beach in late afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Paul Gilbert

We recently lost our beloved golden retriever, Layla. Her departure left an enormous hole in the house and in our hearts at a time when we needed her never-ending joyfulness, compassion, and affection more than ever. Losing a pet might seem like a…

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