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If you've ever been fortunate enough to have a dog in your life, then you'll know that they are more than just pets; they're family.
And it may sound crazy to some people, but losing your dog can be just as painful - if not more - than losing a family member.
That's why, when Sallie Gregory-Hammet lost her beloved dog Charlie, she wrote him a fitting tribute in their local paper - and it has left everyone on Twitter in tears.
Alongside a picture of the heartwarming tribute, Sallie wrote on Twitter: "I wrote my dog an obituary because of course I did. He was the best boy."
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Sallie - from South Carolina - explained that Charlie had died after he losing his five-month battle with lymphoma.
The obituary starts with the words:
"Charlie James Gregory-Hammett crossed the rainbow bridge Sunday, September 13th peacefully in the arms of his mom."
I won't lie, that was enough to set me off - so you better grab the tissues before you read on.
Sallie's post continues: "Born July 15th, 2013, in Easley, South Carolina, Charlie was the son of Sallie Gregory Hammett, and four years later was also adopted by his loving dog dad, David Hammett.
"He is survived by his grandparents, four aunts and uncles, and his adored cousin Captain. He was predeceased by his sisters Gracie and Scout Gregory (who welcomed him cheerfully on the other side)."
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Thirty-year-old Sallie then adds that Charlie's favorite activities were "walking, stick collecting, swimming, smiling, and snoozing."
"If we're being honest, Charlie loved everything life had to offer (except stairs. He hated stairs)," she wrote.
Charlie also loved the beach, car rides, bananas, and socks. Sallie recalls how he would love to go to his grandparents' house, where he "could get treats, chase squirrels, and pee everywhere cousin Captain peed."
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The post continues:
"More than anything else, Charlie loved his mom. He was always there to greet her with some kisses and a firm grip on her arm. He was her constant companion. There through heartache, moves, grief, and joy.
"He was good at a lot of things, but he was best at unconditional love. He taught everyone he met about loving people, and always seeing the good in everyone."
Sallie adds that Charlie spent his final days at his favorite place: the beach.
"He relaxed in Charlie-sized holes he dug himself, and dove straight into the oncoming waves," she wrote. "His last days were happy and will be treasured forever.
"We will think of him every time we open the peanut butter. We will miss him every time we see a sock on the door or pass a stick on a walk. We will carry him with us everywhere.
"He will be forever missed and forever remembered, but he left behind his fierce love, which never wavered.
"In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give all your pups some extra love in honor of Charlie."
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Since posting the touching obituary on social media on September 23, Sallie's post has received over 107,000 likes and more than 12,000 retweets (as of this writing).
People have even been responding with pictures and stories of their own late dogs:
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Just further proof that dogs are the best thing on this planet.
You'll be missed, Charlie.
