WATCH: 'Secret the Dog' is gone but not forgotten
The dog that painted her way into our hearts...
@my_aussie_gal Secrets first flower!🌻
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To find a pet that was born to be part of your family is something that not everyone understands.
But when you find your furry family member, there's nothing that will stop you from loving them unconditionally and without limitation.
Essentially, that's what we do as family members - we love unconditionally.
In this case it was the lovely Secret, who came into Mary's life and somehow things got better.
You see, we know that pets have a way of making life purposeful and this is what happened with Mary.
She wanted to post this video on their seventh anniversary together, but sadly she shared it to announce to their social media family that Secret was diagnosed with cancer.
Check out this video below, courtesy of TikTok.
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Mary never gave up on Secret, who even went for treatment. She did say she would never give up hope, but that it would take a miracle to get a transplant.
A GoFundMe account was created in aid of helping Secret, and people from all walks of life donated to help save her.
Sadly, Secret did not make it, and passed away. But she still lives through her amazing videos on their TikTok page.
WATCH Mary's thank you video below, courtesy of TikTok. Check out what she had to say:
"I want to thank you all, again, for being there for me through everything. After Secret passed, I had people coming up to me in grocery stores to tell me they recognized me and to tell me what an impact Secret’s videos had on them. To this day, people are still making donations on her go fund me that will go into a foundation for canine cancer research. I have received heartfelt packages and letters from so many, and though I couldn’t bring myself to respond properly at the time I want you to know I treasure each and every one. Thank you for hoping, for fighting, and for grieving with me. For the first time in many months, I feel like I can breathe again. I’m now back taking classes after working at the vet all summer. I know my purpose again, and I know I’m on the right path."
@my_aussie_gal I want to thank you all, again, for being there for me through everything. After Secret passed, I had people coming up to me in grocery stores to tell me they recognized me and to tell me what an impact Secret’s videos had on them. To this day, people are still making donations on her go fund me that will go into a foundation for canine cancer research. I have received heartfelt packages and letters from so many, and though I couldn’t bring myself to respond properly at the time I want you to know I treasure each and every one. Thank you for hoping, for fighting, and for grieving with me. For the first time in many months, I feel like I can breath again. I’m now back taking classes after working at the vet all summer. I know my purpose again, and I know I’m on the right path.
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Image Courtesy of TikTok