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[노트펫] 앞을 보지 못하는 개에게 형제가 세상을 떠났다는 걸 알려주는 보호자의 모습이 안타까움을 자아내고 있다고 지난 7일(이하 현지 시각) 미국 시사주간지 뉴스위크가 보도했다.

시베리안 허스키 '유키(Yuki)'와 '타이슨(Tyson)'의 보호자인 오메르( Omer)는 약 14년 8개월 전, 한배에서 태어난 유키와 타이슨을 반려견으로 입양했다.

긴 시간을 함께한 그들에게 불행이 찾아왔다. 지난 6월 타이슨이 세상을 떠나게 된 것이다.

오메르에 의하면, 타이슨은 교통사고를 당하고도 살아남았고, 두 번의 암 수술도 견뎌낼 정도로 투지 넘치고 강한 녀석이었다고.

그런데 지난 몇 년 동안 관절염을 앓다가 3개월 전에는 다리가 부러졌다. 오메르의 도움 없이는 움직일 수조차 없는 상태가 된 것이다.

그러다 감염으로 인해 더 이상 손쓸 수가 없는 상태가 되자, 오메르는 녀석의 고통을 줄여주기 위해 가슴 아픈 결정을 내려야 했다.

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Sadly we had to make the decision to put Tyson to sleep on Saturday. It feels like only yesterday he was born in my wardrobe 14 years and 8 months ago.  Huskies are renowned for their markings; and as a puppy on his underbelly Tyson had a white heart in the middle of his dark grey fur. A white heart generally signifies pure love, emotional support, and a close bond. We knew this boy would be special, and he was....  After surviving a difficult birth, we bottle fed him as a pup, we then watched him grow into the most incredible dog who never stopped smiling. Tyson was a people lover, friendly, affectionate, playful, caring, loyal, and more loving, he was just all round special in every way. Tyson was not just part of the home, he made the home feel like home.  In life Tyson has seizured, was hit by a car at 40mph, survived 2 serious cancer operations, and over the past few years he has fought through arthritis before his legs gave way over 3 months ago. For over 3 months Tyson required daily assistance and we supported him by alleviating weight on his back legs, to some this was cruel but to us this was a blessing.  Huskies are a resialiant breed and we did nothing but love him. In return Tyson did nothing but love everything back and he never stopped smiling as he continued to push himself, outliving his years and then the months to make many more memories... more walks, more meeting friends both old and new, and more tons more love.   We knew the dreaded day would come, but it still came as a surprise as it was not the result of his legs. The day before Tyson was spirited and went on a 30 minute walk.  The next day we noticed he had an infestation. We cleaned, treated and removed. Despite several cleans, with the hot weather the infestations kept appearing and in the space of 8 hours Tysons demeanor dropped. He became restless then sadly had a short moment of distress until he finally rested calmly for a few hours while we waited for the vets to arrive.  Tyson was surrounded and given constant love by the 3 people that have been in his life all of these years.  Tyson has taught me many things but his best lesson was showing me that love makes us stronger  and his love did just that for me,  when i am with him he makes me feel invincible. You have not just been the biggest part of my life, you have been the best part of my life, my baby boy, and I have never hesitated in saying that the one thing I am most proud of is you.... I will miss you endlessly.  Go join your mum Ice, your step dad PJ, and your grandad Zak and all the pussy cat family. I can't wait to see you again over the rainbow bridge. I love you so much my special boy, and not a single day will go where you will not be in my heart. You were one of a kind, I always knew you would be  Rest in Peace Tyson My baby boy 

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지난달 25일 오메르는 반려견 전용 틱톡 계정에 타이슨이 세상을 떠났다는 소식을 전했다.

그는 "안타깝게도 우리는 토요일에 타이슨을 영원히 잠들게 하는 결정을 해야 했습니다. 녀석이 14년 8개월 전 제 옷장에서 태어난 것이 엊그제 같습니다."라는 글과 함께 한 편의 영상을 게시했다.

공개된 영상 속에서 오베르는 유키에게 무지개다리를 건넌 타이슨을 보여주는 모습이 담겼다.

오베르는 유키가 타이슨이 떠났다는 사실을 알고 마지막 인사를 건네도록 한 것이다.

유키는 시각 장애를 가져 앞을 볼 수 없었지만, 형제가 떠났다는 걸 느꼈는지 얼어붙은 듯 자리에 서 있었다. 오메르는 허리를 굽혀 유키를 껴안으며 위로하려 애썼다.

영상을 본 누리꾼들은 "형제에게 마지막 작별 인사를 할 수 있게 해줘서 고맙습니다", "볼 수 없어도 유키는 분명 마음으로 느끼고 인사를 전했을 거예요", "저도 4주 전에 제 영혼과 같은 반려견을 잃었습니다. 사랑과 애도를 전합니다" 등의 댓글을 남기며 위로를 전했다.