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Dog Visits Dying Owner In Hospital To Say The Final Goodbye

When a 33-year-old Ryan Jessen suddenly passed away from brain hemorrhage last month, hospital staff showed a very unexpected gesture. “The hospital did the sweetest thing for us and allowed us to bring my brother’s dog in to ‘say goodbye’ so she’d know why her human never came home. If you knew my brother, he really loved his sweet dog,” Ryan’s sister Michelle wrote on her Facebook page.

While the video capturing the tender moment between Ryan and his dog Molly was intended for the family circle, it got a response from all over the world. “We are sincerely touched and humbled by others’ stories, their sharing in our sadness and the kindness of so many people,” Michelle writes.

Ryan’s sister was quick to reassure that Molly the grieving dog is in good hands: “Don’t worry about the dog! We’re keeping her!!! She’s part of the family.” Michelle also added that Ryan’s donor heart is about to save the life of a 17-year-old, just in time for Christmas

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When Ryan Jessen, 33, passed away last month, hospital staff showed a very unexpected gesture

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“The hospital did the sweetest thing for us and allowed us to bring my brother’s dog in to ‘say goodbye'”

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“So she’d know why her human never came home. If you knew my brother, he really loved his sweet dog”

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The video capturing the tender moment between the dying owner and the dog got a massive response

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Ryan’s sister was quick to reassure that Molly the grieving dog is in good hands

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“Don’t worry about the dog! We’re keeping her!!! She’s part of the family”

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Watch the video here:

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Pedro Hasashi 7 years ago

Crying again =(

33points

Jewel Nale 7 years ago

Wish all hospitals would do that. The pup knows now,

9points

Bella Rees 7 years ago

what have you done to me, this is heartbreaking. He seems to really know that his owner is dying, which is so sad

8points

Lello Panzieri 7 years ago

It doesn't seems like she knows. She knows for real.

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Lorraine 7 years ago

Ninjas slicing onions over here ...

6points

Marcia 7 years ago

I hope I get the same on my death bed. Rip

5points

Lucy Ryder 7 years ago

OH my god this is the most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen 😔

5points

giovanna 7 years ago

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Selenlna 7 years ago

I can't stop crying. This is such a sad post.

5points

Maria Florence 7 years ago

Bless this hospital and staff for allowing this moment to happen.

4points

Dr Atef 7 years ago

awww Animals have much more feelings that most of humans ♥♥

3points

Tamara Sammons-Geiselman 7 years ago

Bless those that helped to make this happen. I think since he loved his dog so very much, that he appreciated the gesture for Molly....i would want that for mine. Tears in my eyes:(

3points

Katinka Min 7 years ago

Damn those onion cutting ninjas...

3points

Pengicorn 7 years ago

Where are the invisible ninjas? They are slicing onions again...

3points

Loz Tilston-Brookes 7 years ago

this broke my heart

3points

Jay Oh 7 years ago

Tears...RIP

3points

Ouzodaki 7 years ago

Oh dear. Such what a lovely farewell from a loved one to a loved one. Moreover his physical heart brought life back to another person. <3

3points

Karin Morris 7 years ago

Just heart breaking. I love that they understood the dog would need that.

2points

elijah77a 7 years ago

God, touched my heart and made me cry, Its hard for all of them and even for his Dog too :(

2points

Marie Gandji 7 years ago

Heart breaking ...🙁🙁😢

2points

Kjorn 7 years ago

small gesture... but great one

2points

Linda Joy 7 years ago

I am so happy to see that Molly got to see Ryan before the end. It's sooooooooooo sad . Pets do not understand so they would go wondering forever . I also firmly believe in a case like this or knowing the outcome was terminal , The hospital's Policy should be to allow your pet . Even if they have to supply a private room .After all it's the end of a human beings life.

1point

Heather 7 years ago

I agree w you, but I do believe your pets know that you're ill. But, having a personal goodbye brings closure to everyone.

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1saljd 7 years ago

Thank you for allow the dog to be part of closing the circle.

1point

Angelina 7 years ago

What happened to him! He is so handsome!😭

1point

Susan L. Miller 7 years ago

A sad story, but the kindness transforms it!

1point

Jean-nicolas Hocdé 7 years ago

So sad!!!!

1point

Jean-nicolas Hocdé 7 years ago

Heart breaking! 😫

1point

Rich D 7 years ago

Heartbreaking.

1point

Rich D 7 years ago

Oh man, that is heartbreaking.

1point

Sandra Everson 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing that moment with us. What a wonderful gesture on the part of the hospital.

1point

Brooklyn Millhollin 7 years ago

:( im at school and almost crying

0points

Sara Fina 7 years ago

Whoever is cutting those onions, please stop it.

0points

RHB 7 years ago

Broke my heart in a - billion pieces

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RHB 7 years ago

=((((((((((

0points

RHB 7 years ago

:-(

0points

Chris Miilu 7 years ago

Animals know when a person is dying; they can smell something. Cats have been used for that purpose. This dog knew. What a kind hospital staff!

0points

Sondre Strøm Linde 7 years ago

Sadness overdose. :(

0points

DeadStillPretty 7 years ago

Can't. Stop. Sobbing. Poor Ryan. Poor Molly. Just...OMG this is so SAD. SO SAD. Look at the poor thing. She's obviously grieving. SO SAD :((((((((((((

0points

Juls Robertson 7 years ago

This should be allowed to anyone that loves a pet, I know for me it would bring such comfort......just 'feeling my buddy' was there. Condolences for your loss.*

0points

Erika Daniel 7 years ago

Literally just cried

0points

Laurie Sanford 7 years ago

Beautiful and heartbreaking

0points

Юрий Шпак 7 years ago

Настоящий друг! Плачу.

0points

Luiza Kobelus 7 years ago

Crying a lot here :(

0points

Serina Tsang 7 years ago

cry

0points

Ellis Claudia 7 years ago

😢

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trina 7 years ago

damn ninja cutting onion :(

0points

Veronica Ferreira 7 years ago

That is sssoooo sad

0points

Caitie Forsyth 7 years ago

Made me cry so hard.... Tears of joy because they allowed her to say goodbye to her hooman but of sadness too b because he was so young.

0points

Sick Boy 7 years ago

The fact that this article is upvoted to the top, officially puts "Bored Panda" right next to "Examiner", "Daily Mail" and other trashy yellow press out there. No surprise, really, just mild disappointment.

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Bridget Smith 7 years ago

What kind of articles were you expecting from a publication called "Bored Panda?"

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Alberto Lama 7 years ago

So sweet! :(

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Valerie Cruz 7 years ago

My heart broke when I saw this :( What a good doggy

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Glynis Lailann 7 years ago

D@#$% You guys making my mascara run!

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Heather 7 years ago

I do send my condolences to the family. I'm sorry for your loss.

0points

Heather 7 years ago

Faith in humanity restored. Our pets are our family. It's wonderful how the hospital allowed her to say goodbye to her "daddy".

0points

Livia Brenner 7 years ago

So sad , he was so young

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Sean Huncherick 7 years ago

I went to Bored Panda for some much needed laughter. I saw this instead. Thank you for the great content, even if it makes me want to cry.

0points

Howard Gilmour 7 years ago

One of 'the' saddest videos I have ever seen. The dignity of the parents and the gesture and all those wires. RIP.

0points

Haleema 7 years ago

So sad

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Lazy Panda 7 years ago

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giovanna 7 years ago

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Vianna Sanpanya 7 years ago

His family just wanted to share their story with the world. There is nothing wrong with that.

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giovanna 7 years ago

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Tine Chalmet 7 years ago

Only in our society can you always find something bad to say about something good.

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Joel Ei 7 years ago

I felt the same way. This was in my opinion a private, sensitive moment. I was bothered by these hugely personal pics.

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sian.platt@Hotmail.com 7 years ago

If you read the content it said they posted the video to share with their family circle. Obviously someone else saw it and spread it. They obviously know their son and if they thought he would find this offensive I'm sure they wouldn't post it!

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Pedro Hasashi 7 years ago

Crying again =(

33points

Jewel Nale 7 years ago

Wish all hospitals would do that. The pup knows now,

9points

Bella Rees 7 years ago

what have you done to me, this is heartbreaking. He seems to really know that his owner is dying, which is so sad

8points

Lello Panzieri 7 years ago

It doesn't seems like she knows. She knows for real.

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Lorraine 7 years ago

Ninjas slicing onions over here ...

6points

Marcia 7 years ago

I hope I get the same on my death bed. Rip

5points

Lucy Ryder 7 years ago

OH my god this is the most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen 😔

5points

giovanna 7 years ago

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Selenlna 7 years ago

I can't stop crying. This is such a sad post.

5points

Maria Florence 7 years ago

Bless this hospital and staff for allowing this moment to happen.

4points

Dr Atef 7 years ago

awww Animals have much more feelings that most of humans ♥♥

3points

Tamara Sammons-Geiselman 7 years ago

Bless those that helped to make this happen. I think since he loved his dog so very much, that he appreciated the gesture for Molly....i would want that for mine. Tears in my eyes:(

3points

Katinka Min 7 years ago

Damn those onion cutting ninjas...

3points

Pengicorn 7 years ago

Where are the invisible ninjas? They are slicing onions again...

3points

Loz Tilston-Brookes 7 years ago

this broke my heart

3points

Jay Oh 7 years ago

Tears...RIP

3points

Ouzodaki 7 years ago

Oh dear. Such what a lovely farewell from a loved one to a loved one. Moreover his physical heart brought life back to another person. <3

3points

Karin Morris 7 years ago

Just heart breaking. I love that they understood the dog would need that.

2points

elijah77a 7 years ago

God, touched my heart and made me cry, Its hard for all of them and even for his Dog too :(

2points

Marie Gandji 7 years ago

Heart breaking ...🙁🙁😢

2points

Kjorn 7 years ago

small gesture... but great one

2points

Linda Joy 7 years ago

1point

Heather 7 years ago

I agree w you, but I do believe your pets know that you're ill. But, having a personal goodbye brings closure to everyone.

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1saljd 7 years ago

Thank you for allow the dog to be part of closing the circle.

1point

Angelina 7 years ago

What happened to him! He is so handsome!😭

1point

Susan L. Miller 7 years ago

A sad story, but the kindness transforms it!

1point

Jean-nicolas Hocdé 7 years ago

So sad!!!!

1point

Jean-nicolas Hocdé 7 years ago

Heart breaking! 😫

1point

Rich D 7 years ago

Heartbreaking.

1point

Rich D 7 years ago

Oh man, that is heartbreaking.

1point

Sandra Everson 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing that moment with us. What a wonderful gesture on the part of the hospital.

1point

Brooklyn Millhollin 7 years ago

:( im at school and almost crying

0points

Sara Fina 7 years ago

Whoever is cutting those onions, please stop it.

0points

RHB 7 years ago

Broke my heart in a - billion pieces

0points

RHB 7 years ago

=((((((((((

0points

RHB 7 years ago

:-(

0points

Chris Miilu 7 years ago

Animals know when a person is dying; they can smell something. Cats have been used for that purpose. This dog knew. What a kind hospital staff!

0points

Sondre Strøm Linde 7 years ago

Sadness overdose. :(

0points

DeadStillPretty 7 years ago

Can't. Stop. Sobbing. Poor Ryan. Poor Molly. Just...OMG this is so SAD. SO SAD. Look at the poor thing. She's obviously grieving. SO SAD :((((((((((((

0points

Juls Robertson 7 years ago

This should be allowed to anyone that loves a pet, I know for me it would bring such comfort......just 'feeling my buddy' was there. Condolences for your loss.*

0points

Erika Daniel 7 years ago

Literally just cried

0points

Laurie Sanford 7 years ago

Beautiful and heartbreaking

0points

Юрий Шпак 7 years ago

Настоящий друг! Плачу.

0points

Luiza Kobelus 7 years ago

Crying a lot here :(

0points

Serina Tsang 7 years ago

cry

0points

Ellis Claudia 7 years ago

😢

0points

trina 7 years ago

damn ninja cutting onion :(

0points

Veronica Ferreira 7 years ago

That is sssoooo sad

0points

Caitie Forsyth 7 years ago

Made me cry so hard.... Tears of joy because they allowed her to say goodbye to her hooman but of sadness too b because he was so young.

0points

Sick Boy 7 years ago

0points

Bridget Smith 7 years ago

What kind of articles were you expecting from a publication called "Bored Panda?"

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Alberto Lama 7 years ago

So sweet! :(

0points

Valerie Cruz 7 years ago

My heart broke when I saw this :( What a good doggy

0points

Glynis Lailann 7 years ago

D@#$% You guys making my mascara run!

0points

Heather 7 years ago

I do send my condolences to the family. I'm sorry for your loss.

0points

Heather 7 years ago

Faith in humanity restored. Our pets are our family. It's wonderful how the hospital allowed her to say goodbye to her "daddy".

0points

Livia Brenner 7 years ago

So sad , he was so young

0points

Sean Huncherick 7 years ago

I went to Bored Panda for some much needed laughter. I saw this instead. Thank you for the great content, even if it makes me want to cry.

0points

Howard Gilmour 7 years ago

One of 'the' saddest videos I have ever seen. The dignity of the parents and the gesture and all those wires. RIP.

0points

Haleema 7 years ago

So sad

0points

Lazy Panda 7 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

giovanna 7 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Vianna Sanpanya 7 years ago

His family just wanted to share their story with the world. There is nothing wrong with that.

2points

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giovanna 7 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Tine Chalmet 7 years ago

Only in our society can you always find something bad to say about something good.

4points

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Joel Ei 7 years ago

I felt the same way. This was in my opinion a private, sensitive moment. I was bothered by these hugely personal pics.

1point

sian.platt@Hotmail.com 7 years ago

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Dog Visits Dying Owner In Hospital To Say The Final Goodbye

When Ryan Jessen, 33, passed away last month, hospital staff showed a very unexpected gesture

“The hospital did the sweetest thing for us and allowed us to bring my brother’s dog in to ‘say goodbye'”

“So she’d know why her human never came home. If you knew my brother, he really loved his sweet dog”

The video capturing the tender moment between the dying owner and the dog got a massive response

Ryan’s sister was quick to reassure that Molly the grieving dog is in good hands

“Don’t worry about the dog! We’re keeping her!!! She’s part of the family”

Watch the video here:

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