When you lose a beloved pet, it's just like losing a member of your family. When I went through the grieving process after I lost a dog, I was asked, "Well, can't you just get a new one?" Those people don't understand. You can certainly adopt a new animal, but you'll never be able to replace the one you lost.
Film director Kevin Smith recently posted a photo and a message to his dog, Mulder, right before he passed away. The posting has gone viral as his simple message has moved hundreds of thousands of people who sympathize with his grief.
Smith is a jack of all trades. He has worked as a screenwriter, actor, producer, director, and author. The movie that first brought him prominence was the independent film Clerks, but he's also know for the films Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl and numerous others. He's written a ton of hilarious comic books, and he even hosts an immensely successful podcast.
Our thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes go out to Kevin in his time of grief. We wish we could have met Mulder. He sounds like an amazing dog!
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Kevin posted this photo to his facebook page. His message is below.
"Dark day in our household: our oldest dog Mulder is dying. As I've spent the last year carrying him around like Hodor, I'm not taking this terribly well. They never tell you when you get a dog, but there is a price to pay for being the recipient of 17 years of unconditional love, loyalty and companionship: they take a huge chunk of your heart with them when they go.
I’m reminded of a line from DOCTOR WHO, Series 2 – the “School Reunion” episode (which featured the return of Sara Jane Smith and the robot dog K-9, ironically enough): ‘You can spend the rest of your life with me… but I can’t spend the rest of my life with you.’ And later, when Rose asks Sara Jane if she should go with the Doctor, Sara Jane responds ‘Some things are worth getting your heart broken for.’ Mulder was beyond worth it. F***, this hurts…”
He later sent an update:
“He’s gone. RIP Mulder, my Buddy-Man. Thank you for 17 years of sheer joy and affection. It took a dog like you to make me a better person. If you’re a dog-owner, go hug your dog a little tighter tonight. If you’re not a dog-owner, think about becoming one. It’s all love.”
And also: “They never tell you when you get a dog but there is a price to pay for being the recipient of 17 years of unconditional love, loyalty and companionship: they take a huge chunk of your heart with them when they go.”
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