The love a dog can give to a person is often difficult to describe. Dogs are not just pets – they become part of the family over time and remain deeply etched in our hearts.
One elderly couple knew this best after spending 14 happy years with their beloved pup, Catita. Every moment with her was a blessing for these two people, and she was a real balm for their old souls.
Unfortunately, their fairytale could not last forever, and the saddest moment of their lives had to come eventually.
Devastating Loss
The day when Catita crossed the rainbow bridge was the toughest in the lives of these two people. They had been through so much together, from happy to sad moments, and now they suddenly had to say goodbye.
It took them several days to cry all their tears. Their beloved granddaughter, Orne Villalva, was their shoulder to cry on, although she, herself, had a hard time getting over the loss of Catita.
However, after a few days, her grandparents, although still devastated, began to express a desire to have a furry companion in their home again.
Nothing could replace Catita, of course, but they still had so much love to give.
Tears Of Joy
Her grandparents’ wish was a clear signal for Orne, and she immediately jumped into action to find Catita’s successor. She was lucky because she soon found a puppy who was in search of a loving home.
Sooner than expected, the stage was set for the sweetest surprise because Orne decided not to say anything to her grandparents in advance.
That day, she just brought them a package and told them to open it, and when they did, these two people couldn’t hold back their tears of joy.
It was a moment of pure bliss – one that only man’s best friend can “cause.”
New Reason To Smile
It was truly love at first sight and neither of them could hide their enthusiasm for their new furry friend. They decided to name her Roma.
Although it could have been different, it seemed that Roma was the perfect fit. The biggest proof of this was the smiles on the grandparents’ faces, which they never took off from that moment on.
Even their granddaughter could not hide her delight.
“We’re all very happy,” Orne told The Dodo. “My grandmother calls me and tells me what the dog is doing. She tells me that my grandfather is very attached and sleeps with Roma in his arms. She’s his baby.”
They knew that the pup would help them get over their loss, but they could not have dreamed that she would bring them this much happiness and drive away the dark clouds above their heads.
It seemed as if Catita, herself, had sent her from heaven as a solace for all the tears they had cried.