We lose things every day: glasses, keys, homework, money. As time goes by, we lose old friends and memories. We lose possessions. We lose relationships. But nothing quite tugs on the heartstrings like the loss of a pet— our constant companions, our very best friends. While some students had time to say their last goodbyes, others could only hold on to a final, lingering memory.
Click on the audio clips below to listen to three students recall memories of their lost pets.
Senior Daniel Vu and his dog Maui
Photo used with permission of Daniel Vu
Senior Megan Bemis and her dog Flicka
Photo used with permission of Megan Bemis
Sophomore Madi Anderson-Au and her cat Luna
Photo used with permission of Madi Anderson-Au