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Heart-breaking moment dog was brought to bedside of dying owner

Source: News Corp Australia Network:
December 9, 2016 at 17:16
A HEARTBROKEN family have shared the intimate moment a beloved dog was allowed into hospital to say goodbye to her owner who was dying from a sudden brain haemorrhage.

Ryan Jessen was rushed to hospital last month after what he initially thought was a migraine turned out to be a fatal brain haemorrhage, The Sun reports.

Ryan Jessen visited by his beloved dog Mollie at his death bed. Picture: Facebook
Ryan Jessen visited by his beloved dog Mollie at his death bed. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

 

The 33-year-old was surrounded by his family on November 30 as doctors said he was set to lose his sudden fight against the condition.

And in an emotional farewell, hospital staff allowed his dog Mollie in to say goodbye, with the moment being filmed by loved ones and later shared on Facebook.

Jessen died of brain haemorrhage aged just 33. Picture: Facebook
Jessen died of brain haemorrhage aged just 33. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

 

Michelle Jessen, Ryan’s sister, posted on the social networking site: “The hospital did the sweetest thing for us and allowed us to bring my brother’s dog in to ‘say goodbye’ so she’d know why her human never came home.

“If you knew my brother, he really loved his sweet dog.

“He thought he had a migraine, but it was a ventricular brain haemorrhage.

Hospital staff gave the family permission to allow Mollie to be at his death bed. Picture: Facebook
Hospital staff gave the family permission to allow Mollie to be at his death bed. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

 

“They think it was brought on by high blood pressure, and there’s speculation that his frequent consumption of energy drinks may have contributed.

“THANK YOU to everybody for the outpouring of support, but I won’t be responding anymore.

“We are sincerely touched and humbled by others’ stories, their sharing in our sadness and the kindness of so many people.

Ryan Jessen’s family said doctors told them his death was brought on by high blood pressure. Picture: Facebook
Ryan Jessen’s family said doctors told them his death was brought on by high blood pressure. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

 

“Don’t worry about the dog! We’re keeping her!!!

“She’s part of the family.”

Since being posted, the video has been viewed almost 9 million times.

His family confirmed that Ryan’s heart is going to a 17-year-old boy in California.

The 33-year-old was surrounded by his family on November 30 as doctors said he was set to lose his fight for life. Picture: Facebook
The 33-year-old was surrounded by his family on November 30 as doctors said he was set to lose his fight for life. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

 

“As sad as it is to lose Ryan, we know his heart is going to bring so much joy to the family of the recipient,” Michelle added.

“I wish Ryan could know what a difference his heart will make for that young man.”

This story was first published in The Sun

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