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Huggable Hershey Mawhin

Hershey was a gift guided to me from the Divine. I haven't expressed this openly before.

Many coincidences led to our union. Working 3 part time jobs, each place I went someone approached me mentioning I should get this particular pup.

Neighbours of mine adopted his siblings and insisted I get Hershey. I thought to myself when I first saw him, “I will save you.” Little did I know he would SAVE ME.

My Mom insisted I get him. She told my Sister I would need him, he was my gift. Not long after, he made everyone's day at the Seniors home Mom unexpectedly ended up residing in.

Hershey detected things before a Dr could. He was at my daughter’s side before I could get home from work and didn't budge if she had a migraine. He cared for her.

Tragedy struck several ways into our lives. Deaths, some expected some not, but very close family and friends. A catastrophic accident occurred. There was much to deal with for us all.

Hershey also had an occasion to be sad and grieve. Hershey howled at the loss of Raja his bestie. And yes, Dogs cry tears and mourn.

Hershey taught me that Unconditional Love has a value that cannot be measured.

He had a happy beat to his walk. And he would bring himself around with play and bring pleasure proving that Dogs live in the moment. By example he demonstrated how to make the most of each walk and day.

He also had a Naughty Sense of Humour. He often entertained us while playing with my Daughter's 2 cats. He mercilessly teased them by boggarting a cheesy he wouldn't eat but God forbid he share it.

I knew my Daughter wouldn't lie to me about this so I kept watch and when he finally was aware I could see him do this (he wanted to be perfect in my eyes) and was discovered by his Mom, he gave me the woe be gone puppy look and dropped his tail upon seeing he was busted. What a scallywag!

Some of his amusing antics proved to be a healing salve to a family under stressful times. He drew everyone together. This October born Dog, being a true Libran, showed me balance. In a world where sadness resides, so does happiness.

He laid his head on my heart & kissed my tears away when I was Sad. He was my Daughter's migraine buddy, never leaving her side in the toughest of times. He truly loved unconditionally.

He came into our lives to bring joy, humour and healing. He was a constant reminder to hold your head up and be happy. He was a source of comfort as he cheered me and family members.

Grief is painful however cherished memories are priceless! Their a treasure that lives on. Even in his passing he showed me bravery, happiness and love. If only more people could emulate these qualities, the world would be that more special. We were truly blessed.

He taught us fun, happiness and joy. He lived in the moment and sometimes that's all we have. He was brave and passed the way he lived. Happy. Everyone should be so gifted as to have a Hershey Kiss Mawhin.

Contributed by Mom, Terry Mawhin

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