Woman Honors Her Grandmother's Memory By Adopting Her Senior Dog, The New Doggo Helps the Fuzzy Family Heal in the Most Heartwarming Way (Video)

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Jun 1, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Oh boy, get your tissues ready, animal enthusiasts. If you're in the mood for a few heartwarming tears, you are in the right place. One wholesome woman adopted her late grandmother's senior doggo after her passing. She knew she had to take the doggo, "Gracie", with her, she had nowhere else to go and had only known a loving home life for the past 11 years. It was a journey, but she took her home, introduced her to her own dog, and the most beautiful thing happened.

Gracie slowly found her place in her new home, finding a newfound love of life in her new environment. She became best friends with the other dog and is now living out her life as a spoiled doggo. She reminds the woman of her grandmother, and the two of them finding love together is helping their healing process. We told you that you were going to cry! Scroll down to see the whole wholesome video below and read the full story.

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    Last year my grandma passed away unexpectedly
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    She left behind a 12 year old dog named Gracie
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    Do you know how many doggos end up in shelters after their owners pass away? Too many. It's a very sad story, but we're not here to talk about sad stories. Luckily, this story has a happy ending!

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    I knew in my heart that I needed to take her home with me
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    This was the only life she'd known for 11 years
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    We have a 1 year old dog now, and we often think about how she will be when she gets to be 11 or 12. Her face will start to turn white, she won't be as energetic as she used to be, but we will love her all the same!

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    This is Gracie's journey...
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    9 hour road trip from MO to CO my
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    Meeting our other dog, Tucker
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    Starting to make herself at home
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    Becoming best friends
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    First time in the mountains!
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    Throughout it all, she has been so brave and open to love
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    We are healing together
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    I love you, Miss Gracie
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    gracieandtucker_ We love you, Miss Gracie! This past year with you has been the best yet. You complete our family and I can't imagine our lives without you! I know Grandma is smiling down at us Happy Birthday, Grandma We miss you but we're taking care of each other down here ****
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    Iwalker3702 Well, I cried over Gracie's story even though I already knew it! You write words beautifully, Reghan but your heart is the most beautiful♥❤❤
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    carolinelakehouse Thank you for taking in your grandmother's companion dog. There are so many pets that sadly end up in shelters when their owners pass and no family who will do what you did. They often end up being euthanized as if the loss of their owner and being displaced weren't enough. You and your hubby stepped up. I am sure your grandmother is resting in peace knowing you are taking good care of her dog. Thank you and for sharing with us.
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    bostonbutterfly Your grandma is truly at peace now.
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    dtierney 1961 You honored your Grandmother well
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    Ilsmithok Side note: we have a senior dog who walks stiffly as Gracie does. Our vet recommended Librela for him and it's been a game changer for his sore joints. Highly recommend!
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    lyabattle Your Grandma must be wearing the biggest, proudest smile of all up there. Well done.
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    alleybubb What a beautiful montage of her journey straight to your heart. What a trooper she is. She's been through a lot, but she saved the best for last. You've been amazing for her!
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    theresatecson_realtor This is what families do they step up for one another and take care of their own
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    oc_ash_84 Your Grandmother helped raise an amazing person. Gracie knows that the same love they took care of her her whole life is in you through your Grandmother. Thank you!
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    twalatrust Bless you for not using all the usual excuses people come up with for abandoning or euthanizing dogs. They truly are open to love and they give it back a hundred times over.
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    christine_gardner2 Thank you for taking in your grandmas dog. So many dogs end up in shelters and so confused because no one will take on their family members pets. What a heart warming story. You are an Angel!
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