Laura MacDonald keeps memories of her dog Koda close to her heart.
She wears Koda's dog tags around her neck.
"It's just a way for me to remember her," says Laura.
Like many pet lovers, Laura didn't consider Koda just a pet.
She was a member of the family.
"She was my best friend for almost 16 years," says Laura. "She was patient and loyal and sensitive."
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