Shirley Manson’s rescue dog Veela

Losing a mother, losing a great mother, is to experience unfathomable loss. I doubt I would have survived without the profound teachings of my little red dog: live your life, humans. Live curiously. Eat well. Exercise. Take a nap. Stay enthusiastic. Don’t be afraid to express your love. Be silly. Have fun. And go, go, go.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/21/a-moment-that-changed-me-meeting-the-rescue-dog-who-comforted-me-through-unfathomable-loss