Peter Robson of Newcastle, UK, was suffering from fibrosis of the lungs. Mr. Robson spent his last moments at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland.

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The terminally ill 70-year-old’s only dying wish was for hospital staff to allow his dog, a border collie named Shep, to visit him last Thursday.

“He was a doting granddad to 35 grandchildren and five kids of his own,” Robson’s granddaughter Ashley Stevens shared. “Him and Shep became best friends. My granddad got him as a companion after my gran passed away nine years ago. We got Shep the year later, to give him company.”

Animals are only granted entry to the medical facility “under exceptional circumstances” due to infection control regulations. Pete and his family had given up hope that his wish would be granted.

Last Thursday, Peter’s charge nurse came in with a big surprise.

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Peter and Shep were reunited one last time.

 

Ashley shared the incredible moments on Facebook to express her family’s gratitude to the hospital and their staff.

 

Ashley shared that her grandfather “was always out with his dog, that’s all he loved to do.”

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“He was always laughing and joking, always had a smile on his face,” Ashley said. “And right up until the end, that’s how he remained.”

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