Animals can be such a comfort sometimes, especially when things are going bad. Many people have said that their pets have helped them get through the bad times in one way or another. And according to usatoday.com, the same can be said of Patrick Swayze.
The actor, who died yesterday of pancreatic cancer, definitely had a love for animals. And they seemed to help him through some of his difficult days, while he was battling his illness. He and his wife Lisa Niemi had two dogs, which were a very big part of his life.
Patrick and Lisa had a Poodle named Lucas and a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy named Kumasai. The couple also enjoyed training show horses. Tell us if any of your pets have been a great comfort to you in difficult times.
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