This is real ghost stories online.

The loss of a pet can be a very traumatic event, especially if that pet is more than just what some may classify as a pet.

To many, pets are like our kids. Pets can be super loved, pets can be protectors,

pets can be so many things to us, companions,

caretakers, you name it.

They go far beyond just the furry little creature

that wanders around by our feet.

In our next story, we hear of the love that some owners were giving their pets.

The trying times that they went through with the pets and how close they came at one point

to losing their pet and then when the day actually did come of that loss.

Oftentimes people will hope and pray and believe that someday they'll be reunited with their furry little friends.

The thought is quite often, oh this will happen once we as humans pass.

Sometimes as you will hear, that day may come much sooner,

without having to die yourself.

Take a listen. listen. About 10 years ago I was looking through Craigslist for a companion.

There he was.

Beautiful Dappled Dowshound. He was five weeks old and ready for adoption.

So we decided to take him.

He was only fifty dollars.

He was the sweetest thing I've ever seen.

We loved him from the very first day that he came home with us.

We named him Chester because my husband loves gun smoke.

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