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He was taken to the hospital and                       as painful because they are a loved one.
        I waited anxiously, hoping it was                      He had a sense of humor, intelligence, a

        something as simple as a small                         sassy attitude, but most of all, he was full
        infection. Something treatable.                        of pure, unconditional love. There was

        Heartbreakingly, it was not. Elliott had               never any moment or situation where I
        contracted cancer of the lymph nodes.                  questioned it, and that to me is one of the
                                                               most beautiful parts of this world.

        Our hearts shattered to pieces as we were
        informed there was nothing to be done.The  We’ve discussed getting a new furry

        next decision made was by far the most                 friend in the future, but for now, we
        difficult, but we knew he was in pain, and             celebrate Elliott’s life and honor him the
        the most love we could show would be to                best we can every day. He was our little

        relieve him. However, only a day after he              prince, our smelly-belly-ellie, and our
        was diagnosed, he peacefully passed on                 perfect gentleman. Life became better

        December 28, 2023.                                     with him in it, and is forever marked in
                                                               grace because of him. He will live forever
        Through days of tears and greif, we had                in our hearts and minds, in true love.

        to begin healing. A pet is part of the
        family, however, and their passing is just             Stephanie Westbrook


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