The family welcomed home two Boerboel dogs, who were part of the same litter, within weeks of each other in 2021.

Jill Fiorillo told Newsweek she traveled from Aruba to New Jersey and made it home in time to be with Lexi during her final hours.

When her Old English bulldog Lucy contracted lymphoma and died unexpectedly, Ingrid Nelson was rocked by grief. The dog was a deep source of support for Nelson, a sometimes-overwhelmed single mom.

In the viral video, the man can be seen visibly overwhelmed with grief. As he tries to process what has happened, he pets the dog. His emotional reaction has resonated strongly with many viewers.