Smiley, a blind golden retriever who had become a beloved celebrity in Canada for his work as a therapy dog, has died. Smiley’s owner, Joanna George, announced that he was recently put to sleep three months after being diagnosed with cancer of the stomach and liver.
Smiley spent most of the 15 years of his life comforting patients at hospitals near his home in Stouffville, Ontario, as well as seniors in nursing homes and children with autism.
Smiley had 200,000 followers on Instagram.
Key Takeaways:
- Smiley, a golden retriever and therapy dog, was finally put down after being ill for three months with cancer.
- Smiley had brought joy to nursing home residents, autistic kids, and hospital patients in Stouffville, Ontario.
- The dog had achieved some celebrity in Canada and beyond, with hundreds of thousands of fans on social media.
“One of Canada’s happiest and most well-loved faces has sadly crossed over the rainbow bridge.”
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