Mich. Man and Beloved Dog, Who Once Saved His Life, Die 4 Months Apart: 'Crushing Grief'
Jerry Douthett and his dog Kiko.Photo: Facebook; GoFundMe A Michigan man and his dog shared a special bond during their time together — and that bond continues to have an impact. “I’m wrestling with the sense of loss and also in denial of, ‘Are they really gone?’ " she told WOOD. “Family members say, ‘I think maybe Jerry took the pets because maybe he needs them more there in heaven than you....