Life wouldn’t be the same without friends who stand by us through every step.
Some have two legs, while others have four and a coat of fur. But no matter their shape or size, these loyal companions make our lives brighter.
Delvia González knows this firsthand, as a puppy became her most cherished companion.
Best Friends Forever
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Greka, a sweet and lovable Pit Bull, enjoys a happy life with her mom, Delvia González.
Like all dogs, she adores playtime, especially when it includes her favorite humans.
While she cherishes everyone she meets, one special person holds an irreplaceable place in her heart.
Source: Delvia Gonzalez via The Dodo
Since González had to work every day, someone needed to care for Greka—and fortunately, she had the perfect person in mind.
Her mother, also named Delvia, a 70-year-old with a heart full of love, happily took on the role of Greka’s babysitter. It turned out to be the best decision she ever made.
“They kept each other company and were always together—playing fetch, and when they got tired, they’d relax and watch TV side by side,” González told The Dodo.
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The two loved having fun together, and whenever Gonzalez wouldn’t feel too well, Greka would stay by her side until she felt better.
“My mother had diabetes, which affected her vision, making it difficult for her to see,” González explained. “Greka became her support. Whenever my mother wasn’t feeling well or experienced changes in her glucose levels, Greka would alert me and never left her side. She always lay at her feet, no matter where she was.”
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Unfortunate News
Greka stayed by her beloved babysitter’s side until the very end. After being admitted to the hospital, González’s mother sadly passed away.
“Greka was the first to rush into the emergency room—desperate and worried about her grandmother,” González shared. “We wanted her to understand that her grandmother wouldn’t be coming back. So, on the day of the burial, we brought Greka to say goodbye. We let her approach the coffin, and she cried, trembling with sadness. But in that moment, she seemed to understand that her grandmother was finally at peace.”
True friends may be separated by distance, but they always hold each other close in their hearts. This deep bond is beautifully captured in a video González shared on TikTok.
To honor her mother’s memory, González placed a photo of her in their home. The moment Greka saw it, she refused to leave its side.
“She’s very sad,” González shared. “She walks up to the photo, brings her ball to her grandmother, and sits there, waiting for her to throw it.”
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González did everything she could to comfort Greka, and in doing so, she found comfort herself.
“I feel my mother’s presence every time I hug Greka or when she brings me her ball,” she shared. “Her love for my mother has kept us connected, helping us navigate this difficult journey together.”
But their mother and grandmother are still with them in spirit, and that became clear during a recent trip to the beach.
Source: Delvia Gonzalez via The Dodo
Love is truly incredible. Whether between two people or a pet and its owner, love has the power to live on forever.
González’s mother will always be with them, watching over them and ensuring they find reasons to smile, even in her absence.