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Dog Lost His Cat To Cancer, So They Got Him A New Best Friend
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Dog Lost His Cat To Cancer, So They Got Him A New Best Friend

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This Golden’s best friend ginger cat had to be put down because of thyroid cancer at the age of 15. The dog, named Forsberg, was crushed. The 10 year-old pooch was looking for his buddy everywhere but he was nowhere to be found. His owner Jen Philion decided to get him a new kitty that could help him heal.

“Forsberg really missed having a cat,” Philion wrote on Reddit. “Problem solved!” he added as he posted the photo of the new feline. Forsberg embraced the new kitty friend with all of his paws and has never let go ever since. One year has passed and the two are inseparable.

More info: shatterly (h/t: lovemeow)

This Golden lost his best friend cat to cancer after 8.5 years of friendship

He was so crushed and confused that his owner decided to get him a new kitty

And the dog, named Forsberg, was finally smiling again!

One year has passed and the kitty, named Maxwell, is all grown up

The two are inseparable now

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Diana Galatus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when the dog will pass away , please buy a new best friend for the kitty ❤️

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Carin Ravensdale
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, not buy. Adopt! There are too many dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes!

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Judy Downey
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And, a black kitty...just my favorite color in kitties! More black kitties are euthanized than any other color.

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J A McKenzie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand that. A cat is a cat whatever its colour. Animal racism? Crazy.

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Rhon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous! When our 12 yr old dog died of cancer our cat hadn't a chance to miss him as we had a 4 mth old pup that the cat need to teach the ropes to. It was funny to watch the pup chase the cat then they'd turn around and the cat chased the pup.

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J A McKenzie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when dogs and cats get along - and they usually do in their own time. What a happy ending!

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Jazmyn B (Jaz)
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lucky Maxwell liked the doggie otherwise the story would be completley different

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Lizy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

poor doggy its very sad to lose your best friend whom you've grown up with. I wish you didn't have to lose people you love :( but we must stay strong and keep going move on and find a new best friend. :) someone who makes you happy :)

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Caty Foster
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cancer is a b*tch. I mean, it takes souls when we need them most {A.K.A my mom's favorite cat}. To your point Diana, ALL animals and people should have a best friend. If a cat grows up with a dog and the dog dies, a part of the cat will die too. And it is possible to revitalize a part of that void by getting a new friend! Keep it a pair!

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Mary Vecchio
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think cancer is far too common. Our food, pet food, needs to be carefully researched by the owner. There are none in supermarkets that are healthy. Organic, without pesticides, without grains, dogs and cats do not have expnzymes to digest grains, too many unnatural treatments are put on our pets. Natural flea and tick remedies are out there. Pesticides on tour lawn are treacherous for the health of your pet, over long term.

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Monica Gabriela
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog's expression on the second picture, just melted my hart, he's so sweet ):

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Arnold Verbunt
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely cat always we go out for A walk ourside and the best Friends forever so cute when A dog is adopthing a cat :-))

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Diana Galatus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when the dog will pass away , please buy a new best friend for the kitty ❤️

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Carin Ravensdale
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, not buy. Adopt! There are too many dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes!

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Judy Downey
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And, a black kitty...just my favorite color in kitties! More black kitties are euthanized than any other color.

jamckenzie avatar
J A McKenzie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand that. A cat is a cat whatever its colour. Animal racism? Crazy.

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Rhon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous! When our 12 yr old dog died of cancer our cat hadn't a chance to miss him as we had a 4 mth old pup that the cat need to teach the ropes to. It was funny to watch the pup chase the cat then they'd turn around and the cat chased the pup.

jamckenzie avatar
J A McKenzie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when dogs and cats get along - and they usually do in their own time. What a happy ending!

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Jazmyn B (Jaz)
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lucky Maxwell liked the doggie otherwise the story would be completley different

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Lizy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

poor doggy its very sad to lose your best friend whom you've grown up with. I wish you didn't have to lose people you love :( but we must stay strong and keep going move on and find a new best friend. :) someone who makes you happy :)

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Caty Foster
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cancer is a b*tch. I mean, it takes souls when we need them most {A.K.A my mom's favorite cat}. To your point Diana, ALL animals and people should have a best friend. If a cat grows up with a dog and the dog dies, a part of the cat will die too. And it is possible to revitalize a part of that void by getting a new friend! Keep it a pair!

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Mary Vecchio
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think cancer is far too common. Our food, pet food, needs to be carefully researched by the owner. There are none in supermarkets that are healthy. Organic, without pesticides, without grains, dogs and cats do not have expnzymes to digest grains, too many unnatural treatments are put on our pets. Natural flea and tick remedies are out there. Pesticides on tour lawn are treacherous for the health of your pet, over long term.

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Monica Gabriela
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog's expression on the second picture, just melted my hart, he's so sweet ):

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Arnold Verbunt
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely cat always we go out for A walk ourside and the best Friends forever so cute when A dog is adopthing a cat :-))

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