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Helping Paws told us over 6,000 people made donations in Gilbert's honor, and many others have offered to volunteer or train and host a service dog. The organization is working with the Hortman family to set up a fund to continue Melissa and Mark's work ❤️

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@birdonce.bsky.social

30 June 2025

I read the article in the NYTimes and donated immediately. I hope Gilbert’s legacy lives on, and the Hortmans’ children know that their parents and dog are grieved.

Brie

@briesies89.bsky.social

30 June 2025

Thank you so much for boosting the Helping Paws organization. Their thank you email was one of the most thoughtful, personal, heartbreakingly beautiful emails I’ve ever received. We’ll never forget you, Melissa, Mark & Gilbert. You will always have a place in my heart.

Steph M

@stephmrx.bsky.social

30 June 2025

15/10 for Gilbert

Hilary

@hilarylauer.bsky.social

30 June 2025

I'm crying some more… That's absolutely amazing. Gilbert leaves an amazing legacy behind as do Melissa and Mark Hortman 💛🐾💔

I'm Not Really Mary Poppins

@maryfpoppins.bsky.social

30 June 2025

Every time I think about Gilbert I start crying again. Sophie and Collin Hortman have had to deal with so much pain and grief. I hope they, and all families dealing with the tragic death of a loved one, are getting the support they need.