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You Do Not Own Your Dog

Our dog Angus died unexpectedly the day before our youngest child turn three. He was a yellow lab, smart and wily as they come, and fiercely beloved by the lot of us.

By Susan Arico
· Updated June 28, 2026 3:16 PM · 5 min read read
You Do Not Own Your Dog
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Our dog Angus died unexpectedly the day before our youngest child turn three. He was a yellow lab, smart and wily as they come, and fiercely beloved by the lot of us.

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