Finding healing by donating late pets' toys to stray animals

Caitlin Parylak surrounded by her dog toys at home in Philadelphia, the United States. Photo: TNS

Brody was the best dog in the world. Ask his family.“He was just a beautiful soul,” said Abby Michaels, his owner and pet mum.

A once-neglected Puggle that the schoolteacher, her husband and son found through an ad on Craigslist, Brody became an integral part of their family – he even went to Phillies games – for over 16 years. When he died last June, he left behind “a big hole” in their hearts and a ton of beloved toys. The family knew neither were going away anytime soon.