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Niall Harbison@NiallHarbison · Aug 31, 2025

We lost Angelina yesterday. Giving her a dignified send off was important. Just as important is her bonded partner Bob…

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A street dog named Angelina passed away after 3.5 years living alongside her bonded partner Bob. The author helped Bob say goodbye at the funeral and is now helping him cope with grief through companionship with other gentle dogs and increased attention.

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    We lost Angelina yesterday. Giving her a dignified send off was important. Just as important is her bonded partner Bob who is suffering. Dogs really are remarkable creatures…. (1/8)🧵

  2. #2

    They’ve lived together on the streets for the 3.5 years I’ve known them. Likely their whole lives. Bob was never further than 10 yards from her. Totally inseparable (2/8)

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    With Angelina in the emergency vets little Bob stopped eating. He refused to leave her spot on the street. (3/8)

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    They both completely perked up when we brought him in to stay with her. I’m 99% sure Angelina lasted an extra week when she saw Bob. They slept and ate together (4/8)

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    It wasn’t easy but I made Bob see all of the last day and her body. I think he understood what was happening. I even think me might have known it was coming before we did (5/8)

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    Bob sat with us all at her funeral. He was shaking unlike the other dogs who were there. I’m not sure if this was the right thing to do but I hoped it would help him understand (6/8)

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    I’ve put Bob in with Meatball and Bubbles our 2 most gentle dogs. I’m hoping new friends help. He’s also had all of us visit today and about 10 walks. Distraction is the key I think (7/8)

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    Photos tell you so much. This is the day Angelina passed away. Bob knows what is coming. Angelina is telling him thanks for everything. We’ll look after you Bob don’t you worry 🥰🙏 (8/8)

  9. #9

    More of Bobs new life on my insta today… instagram.com/niall.harbison A follow there helps so much 🥰🙏