When Ryan Jessen, 33, died suddenly from a brain hemorrhage, medical personnel reacted in an unexpected manner.
"The hospital was extremely gracious to us, allowing us to bring my brother's dog in to'say goodbye,' so she could understand why her human never returned home." Ryan's sister Michelle wrote on Facebook, "If you knew my brother, you knew how much he loved his precious puppy."
While the video of Ryan and his dog Molly's touching moment was meant for their immediate family, it quickly went viral.
"Others' stories, their participation in our grief, and the generosity of so many people have greatly impacted and humbled us," Michelle writes.
Molly, Ryan's heartbroken dog, is in good hands, according to Ryan's sister: "Don't worry about the dog!" We're going to keep her!!! She is a member of the family." Ryan's donor heart is set to save the life of a 17-year-old just in time for Christmas, according to Michelle.
Those are beautiful, generous gestures. The family for adopting the dog, allowing peace of mind for the dying and for the hospital to allow this final visit.
replydeleteAgreed , so nice all round x
deleteI'm so very Sorry for your Loss, My heart goes out to you and your Family. Such a moving story yes I believe in all instances our Pets know exactly what is going on. She will always Miss Your Brother It's so difficult to Lose Family. They are Our Everything! I'm so Sorry.
replydeleteSo true.
deleteSo sorry for the loss of yr brother. I lost 2 of my brothers too. I'm happy his dog will be taken care by you.
replydeleteMy Prayers Goes Out To Each One: So Sorry & Give A Big HUG To Molly! God Bless:
replydeleteHeart breaking for you loss of a beautiful brother and sadness for his dog missing his master. Sorry and love to all your family thx for sharing your personal story.
replydeleteSo deeply sorry. Prayers sent
replydeleteSo very touching he dnated his heart this dog knew he was a beautiful soul love tou you and the sweet dog x
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deleteIt would be so awesome if the dog could meet the heart recipient, I'm sure he would know, animals are so smart. Bless his soul❤️
replydeleteThat would be something special. I'm sure Molly would sense it
deleteWow! That would be an amazing story!!!
deleteThat is awesome that Molly had the opportunity to say bye. So often the pets are left wondering where is my human. Glad that she is staying in the family.
replydeleteAnimals luv their owner. When the right time comes they will be reunited for sure. Sorry for your loss but your brother is in a better world. God bless his departed soul Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
replydeleteSuch a sad story but at the same time a uplifting story. As for dogs 🐕 well
replydeleteGod was in great mood when he created them!!
I am so very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you all💔
replydeleteWhen my daughte4 died we kept her dog until he died and her dog is buried next to her...
replydeleteyes my all babies are very sweet ,loving and very protective and I love them all and until now I cannot move on.all of then are over the rainbow 8 years ago now still I missed them all..even they cannot talk but they can understand how you feel like a human..
replydeleteSo sorry for your loss , my dad passed away in November at home, I brought our dog into the room to see my dad, the morning my dad passed our dog cried in my arm 🥲
replydeleteI am crying because my stepson passed from a brain aneurysm and donated his heart and other organs. So sorry for your loss! He had a dog too, but the dog passed away a few months later, he was up in age. Sorry, I guess it never goes away... yes, dogs cry!
replydeleteRest in peace Ryan, I'm sure you will watch over your family, and your forever pet <3 Love from Utah <3
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