The dog is often referred to as “Mans Best Friend.” This is due to the many good qualities of a dog. Such as their close relationships, loyalty, and companionship that appeals to humans. A dog can help a person mature and build responsibility through the care it requires. . Losing a pet can be heartbreaking because of the strong bond that a human and an animal can build over time. This heartbreaking can be even worse for a teenager that has had the pet for many years. Scott Case did not know it the morning of the day it occurred, but an unexpected tragic event was about to change his perspective on life. The Case family obtained their dog from the SPCA in Ulster, Pennsylvania. It was a blue tick lab mix. Scott was 13 years old at the time,