From the archives: This story was last updated in April 2019.
Ever wondered why we call dogs “man’s best friend”? Is it really true that dogs know what we are feeling, thinking, and experiencing? That they know to give us extra attention when we are sick or down? That they remain by our side all the way to the end?If you’ve ever had any doubts about this, an incredible story from North Carolina will sweep them all away. In early April, a 76-year-old veteran named Bill Schiller passed away after developing dementia. Schiller was comforted in his final years by his companion Anne-Marie Sibthorp and especially by their dog, Chief.
