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Dog Mom Stumbles Across Bittersweet Tribute To Late Pup On Her Walk

A dog sitting on the sidewalk in front of someone's steps.

One very good dog’s memory lives on thanks to the beautiful tribute his owners created in his honor. What’s even sweeter is that his legacy is making life a little brighter for his fellow pooches! A dog mom named Dani was walking with her four-legged friend when the animal paused in front of what seemed like a random house. She didn’t realize what was going on until she inspected the blue box he was staring at. It was full of treats for dogs!

“Good Dog Biscuit Box,” read the plaque. “In loving memory of Oliver 2023.”

When Dani opened the tribute box to give her dog a treat, there was a picture of Oliver inside. She loved that the late pup’s owners chose to remember him this way! Her dog was pretty happy to get a biscuit, too. Dani shared a lovely video of her encounter with Oliver’s memorial box on social media, where it has received over six million views!

“Got me crying at 7 in the morning,” she wrote in her caption.

This is the sweetest way to remember a departed dog.

Commenters were moved by this thoughtful tribute to a beloved dog.

“Oliver even sharing happiness to owners and dogs in the next world,” wrote one user.

Another added, “They say we die twice. Once physically and once when no one thinks of us anymore. That will not happen to Oliver.”

Eventually, Dani’s viral post actually reached Oliver’s owner, Sophie! She was so touched to see how her tribute to her lovable dog was still impacting others.

A dog sitting on the sidewalk in front of someone's steps.
Screengrab from TikTok

“Thank you for sharing your sweet experience at our home,” commented Sophie. “Oliver was the best boy and to know he is continuing to bring others love and joy makes his family who miss him dearly very happy.”

Although Oliver is no longer with us, his creative memorial ensures that he will never be forgotten. What an amazing tribute to the goodest dog!

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