Girl bids emotional farewell to neighbor's dog in Washington

A six-year-old girl from Eastern Washington recently had an emotional goodbye with her neighbor's dog, Breadrick, before her family moved away. The dog had been a daily companion for her and her brother, who had initially been afraid of dogs. Their mother, Emylie Keehner, noted that Breadrick helped her son overcome his fears. On their last night at home, the little girl spent over ten minutes outside with Breadrick, petting and talking to him. Keehner watched from a distance, allowing her daughter to express her feelings. She described her daughter's farewell as both sad and brave. After moving, Keehner sent a letter to Breadrick's owner to see if her children could visit the dog again in the future. She shared photos of the farewell on Reddit, where they quickly went viral, attracting over 42,000 views. The post resonated with many commenters, stirring emotions and memories of their own childhood pets. Keehner was surprised by the positive response and the heartwarming stories shared by others. She expressed pride in her daughter and the bond they all had with Breadrick.