I was surprised (and embarrassed) by my grief when our dog died
Author and journalist Fiona Gibson didn't realise how deeply one could love a pet until her dog Jack died in May
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Author and journalist Fiona Gibson didn't realise how deeply one could love a pet until her dog Jack died in May
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