Dying man's final wish granted; beloved dog finds loving home

a dog whose owner passed away has found a new loving home
Smokey has found a loving home after her longtime owner passed away.

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A man who had been battling cancer had one wish. Kevin Hearn wanted someone to take care of his dog Smokey. He passed away last week, but he knew Smokey would be well looked after thanks to a kind friend and a woman he never met.

Kevin did not have family or children so Smokey was his "baby girl." The pair stayed together for 10 years. He was diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery just before Christmas. At the time, his main concern was who would take care of Smokey while he recuperated. Kevin and his friend Heather Babineau made a public plea for someone to help take Smokey on a daily walk. The community came forward and offered him a temporary fence to secure his back yard and people offered to walk Smokey in the winter weather.

a dog whose owner passed away has found a new loving home Kevin was truly touched by the outpouring of support of Smokey. Heather said that Kevin's last weeks were filled with joy at seeing the generosity of strangers. She said that for the first time in his life he realized people care. "He had a constant smile on his face and tears coming out of his eyes. He was so happy." Heather made a promise to Kevin that Smokey would be always be taken care of.

Morgan Budinski heard about Smokey and Kevin and wanted to help. When Kevin passed away last week, Morgan took Smokey home. She said she gets a lovely "talky bark" welcome from Smokey every time she comes home. Morgan never met Kevin but said of Smokey: "She is so amazing. You can tell she came from a place of love."

a dog whose owner passed away has found a new loving home

via GlobalTV Edmonton

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Smokey is sure to feel some sadness that Kevin is gone...but this is awesome that she is still being cared for!

Smokey is more than likely to suffer some separation anxiety. She spent ten years bonded with Kevin and may not understand that he is gone. You should be very careful walking her off the leash for the first little while, she might go looking for him. She should also be monitored if she is put in the backyard off leash. I'm sure with a lot of attention , in a very short time she will fully bond with you. Morgan, it's a beautiful thing that you have done for Kevin and Smokey. It would be nice to hear how she is doing from time to time.

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