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At just five years old, Tommy Chan faced one of the most terrifying moments of his life. He had to undergo complex open-heart surgery to save his life. The hospital was buzzing with doctors, nurses, and family members. Amid the smell of harshness and the tense atmosphere, Tommy lay in his hospital bed, clutching a small stuffed animal, while his parents hugged each other, praying silently
Tommy knew how serious his condition was and also how complex the procedure would be. Although all his loved ones were there, he was still missing someone important. “Can Archie come with me? I may never see him again,” he told one of the nurses.
Archie was Tommy’s loyal golden retriever. He was the best friend a five-year-old boy could wish for. What’s more, he accompanied his little human whenever he needed to go to the hospital for a checkup.
Bringing a dog into a patient’s room was uncommon, but the doctors and nurses knew how much Archie meant to Tommy, so they decided to make an exception. Soon after, the dog was there, next to his human friend.
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