Some people call it good and evil. Some call it darkness and light. Others, yin and yang. No matter what you call it, life has a way of showing us both the best and worst that the world has to offer.
In the life of Ben Moon, Denali was the absolute best that life had to offer, even through the darkest times.
Ben and Denali were inseparable as they traveled and experienced life and nature throughout the western United States.
From hikes through the wilderness to surfing at the beach, Denali earned the title that so many dogs are given…man’s best friend.
In 2004, Ben was diagnosed with stage three cancer. Denali stayed by his side, refusing to leave the hospital room. With Denali by his side, Ben recovered.
Ten wonderful years later, Denali faced his own battle with cancer. Ben responded in kind, staying with Denali. Knowing that his friend’s time was near an end, Ben made a film dedicated to his faithful friend.
He took Denali to visit many of their favorite places and experience life one last time with his best friend.
The short film (below) tells the story from Denali’s perspective in the last few days. It’s a beautiful look at a life filled with friendship and loyalty. A life summed up in a simple quote from the film:
“When someone you love walks through the door, even if it happens five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy.”
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Thank you so much for sharing!
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Beautiful story. Where can I watch the movie?
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Can you see the video at the bottom of the article?
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Ah. I read this post using the wordpress reader. It didn’t show it. Will check using laptop then. Thx.
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🙂 Great!
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Reblogged this on Let the Balloons Sail Me Away and commented:
“When someone you love walks through the door, even if it happens five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy.” ❤ !!
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Emotional, been there! Thank you for the reminder.
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Reblogged this on Life As An Anomaly.
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There is really nothing that compares to the love and companionship between a human and a dog. This movie captures this bond perfectly.
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Reblogged this on Mr. Baloney Head and commented:
Get ready to break out the Kleenex, gather your pups together and hug them tight. This movie is a poignant example of the special bond between a human and a dog.
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Thanks, Lori 🙂
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A co-worker shared this story with me recently; I was a total basket case after watching it but it underscored the tremendous bond between humans and canines, friendship and loyalty. Ben is a remarkable young man and Denali was a treasure of a fur-kid. Together, the two of them touch my heart.
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Fur-kid! Love that! 🙂
Best, Mike.
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Beautiful. Sniffle! Sniffle!
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That was really special. Thank you. I hope everyone has had a pet relationship with this kind of love, at least once in life. I was so blessed. ❤️
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So beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you . Moving ,
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Reblogged this on Luxcare Senior Care and commented:
Beautiful, unconditional love!
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Reblogged this on Hope Soup.
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Reblogged this on ONLYtheGOODnews and commented:
This will make you cry and it is well worth watching.
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Thank you for telling your story and for creating this heartwarming video. Alas, we all know, when you love an animal, it is probable that the animal will leave you first. But it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
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