this post was submitted on 18 Feb 2026
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[–] osanna@thebrainbin.org 3 points 44 minutes ago

I'm sorry for your loss, but thank you for giving him love and caring for him. Most dogs that age would get passed over. May Jerry rest in peace.

[–] okcomputer@piefed.world 2 points 20 minutes ago

Thank you for the love you gave him

[–] YoiksAndAway@piefed.zip 1 points 20 minutes ago

The world needs more people like you, notosure. I hope you and Jerry enjoyed your time together. My deepest sympathies on your loss.

[–] hactar42@lemmy.world 2 points 47 minutes ago

You are a saint taking in a dog at that age. You gave him a wonderful last couple of years. Sorry for your loss.

[–] sleepmode@lemmy.world 18 points 2 hours ago

13 years is probably the longest I've heard of yet. Poor fella. Glad you broke him out.

[–] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.today 5 points 1 hour ago

I love that his last two years were wonderful and that he was loved.

[–] Andonyx@lemmy.world 8 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Thank you for giving him the home and love every dog should have. That will be the part he remembered at the end. Peace to you both.

[–] br0da@lemmy.world 8 points 2 hours ago

I’m really sorry. This hits really close to home. Dogs are the best

[–] djdarren@piefed.social 21 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

That face! How could anyone leave such a sweet looking boy in a shelter for so long?

(((hugs))) for you on your loss.

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 10 points 3 hours ago

Sympathies for your loss. You did a wonderful thing. 😘