Shortly after the death of her beloved dog, Rex, Meghan Daum writes "The Gift of a Great Dog," I relate to Daum throughout this article because I know how it feels to lose a pet, and the sad feelings that come with that. She targets similar people, like me, but she also targets people who don't know the feeling. This gives them an understanding as to why losing a dog or cat shows to be so difficult. This article helps define the feelings associated with losing a pet. It relates to people around the world, connecting them in their grievous feelings.