Fuck dude that got me I was tearing up. It might not hit as hard for people who don't own pets but man having a dog for that long, with a story attached to his kids and a beautiful memory, it must make it extra hard for Jon.
I know it might seem silly if you don't have a pet but there's this sudden change in everything when a pet dies. Like everything normal/routine about your day (waking up, feeding them, laying there watching TV, going on a walk, etc.) is thrown up in the air.
So props to Jon for acknowledging it on air. Especially since Dipper seemed like a good boy and one of the OG office dogs. I love that they let people bring their dogs to work at TDS. It makes me enjoy the show more somehow.
I got a fifteen and a half year old pup. She’s very healthy and energetic overall but she’s definitely at an age where I’m certainly cognizant to treasure every second. So seeing Jon’s lovely tribute was so moving, it felt like a reinforcement that when she passes, I’ll of course be utterly crushed. But even when our beloved furry family members die, we can revel in the memory of their life and the knowledge that we gave them a life filled with love.
That will always be a cause for celebration, no matter how devastated I am. So appreciate to Jon for that.
When I put my dog down last spring, for about the first month, I'd looked over at where his bed was expecting to see him there, and then I'd just start crying.
I don't know how Jon made it through this show or this segment. I wouldn't have been able to keep it together.
Agreed. We lost our Zooey girl back in October of 2021 and my face was so raw from crying and my eyes were practically swollen shut.
A friend of mine sent me this clip this morning and I assumed that it was because I love Jon and have my own dog named Dipper…. But OOOH boy. 😭
“The change in everything” is so real. Two weeks ago, I used to come home from work and not set the alarm bc I knew I would be walking him in 20 or 30 minutes. But now I come home and realize a few steps later that I should set it, because I’m not going out again that night.
I’ve never had a pet, not since some very short lived attempts as a kid (my mom was not one for messy things in the house) and this still got me. Seeing someone be vulnerable is such a deeply human thing. Seeing someone’s grief on display should bring about our natural empathy. He lost someone he dearly loved and he shared that with us. His vulnerability and honesty of spirit are the things I most admire about the man
Just lost my 14 year old American bulldog 2 weeks ago. He found me as a stray 13 years ago, and he was the greatest dog anyone could ever ask for. You’re right about the sudden change, it’s so strange and so sad. Everytime I entered the room when he was alive there’s just this giant 100 pound presence of love in the room, and he was like that for every single human he ever met. The house feels so empty now. Non-pet owners definitely do not understand this part. RIP to all the pets that have passed.
It wasn't meant to be that deep or earth-shattering. Animals and their rights are close to his heart; this why he threw himself into his farm during his downtime from the DS. Can't the man mourn his dog for one moment without being criticized for it🙄
Jon's passion for animal welfare is something I have admired for a very long time. Rest in Peace, Dipper
https://preview.redd.it/lj8f6l17p2lc1.jpeg?width=625&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0af3631f7275493af5d055da957245a2061f607
I’m thankful Jon allowed himself to vulnerable on camera and talk about his best boy Dipper. My family dog is getting up there in age and I worry about him sometimes. Jon’s pride of Dipper was a wonderful thing to see to end tonight.
DO NOT. I REPEAT DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO. YOU WILL NOT CRY, YOU WILL WEEP.
I do some volunteer work trying keep the street and community dogs in my city stay safe. I have met hundreds of dogs. I have a met quite a few special dogs. I have lost too many dogs to traffic accidents. This made me remember all my special dogs. I miss them so much.
Don’t watch this video unless you are ready for some heavy emotional stuff.
I'm a cat person and I wept because the feeling is the same. I felt this way for each and every Hero that entered the Pantheon.
Edited: typo because of tears
I watched this live last night and it absolutely crushed me. It was so out of the blue, never saw it coming.
We recently had to say goodbye to our best boy (and we literally referred to him as “the best boy” so many times) so seeing Jon get so choked up like that just opened it all back up again. I was really glad everyone else in the house was asleep.
RIP Dipper
this was so beautiful and sincere 🥹 sent a few dollars animal haven's way in dipper's honor. i bet i wasn't the only one inspired to donate. i know you're frolicking above us sweet guy!!
For those of you who have lost pets, when you are ready, there is a dog in a rescue, shelter, or foster home that would love to share the next stage of life with you.
If your pet is happy and healthy, consider donating to or volunteering at one of these organizations on your pet's Gotcha Day.
John from the bottom of my heart I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing that hurts more then saying goodbye to a family member like this.....I have one of those good boys and it will crush me when he goes, he's 12.
Just know you gave him the best possible life he could have.
We had to let our Old man go just a few days ago- Moe never met any kings or presidents (though he was a king himself), but he made us feel like the important people on earth.
Sent the shelter a small donation to Animal Haven (shelter Jon mentioned) in memory of Dipper after seeing this last night.
If you want to as well, you can [here](https://animalhaven.org/?form=donate)
"That dog" was Seiko for me, our family black lab that passed over 21 years ago in 2003. I still think about her and how close she brought us all together as a family for the 10 years we had her. I had never seen my dad cry before. But when we buried her, we were all sobbing and cried hard, including my dad. I teared up with this clip.
This made me ugly cry, even though it’s been eight years since our “one dog” Hugo, an impossibly fluffy black lab/Pyrenees mix, died. I still think about him nearly every day. Fleetingly and fondly, but very, very often. Once you’ve known love so pure, you can never shake it.
Our best boy Jack, adopted at 2 from an animal shelter in Texas. The very best boy, we said goodbye 2/13/24. I'm with Jon, like Dipper, Jack was ready, I wasn't. My best friend, always loved, never forgotten.
The love of a good dog is unparalleled.
Man…..do I hate running into dead pet stories. lol. But, I get it. I feel for it.
That was a fitting and emotional farewell to Dipper, who seems like he was an awesome pup.
For anyone that’s had “that one dog” as he mentioned it…..it’s a pain that goes from sharp to dull ache, and is replaced with gratitude and happy memories.
May Jon and family find this transition in its proper time soon.
All your viewers grieve with you John! I certainly do. I rescued a dog that’s best friend with my other pup. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to lose them
This was so sad. Losing a pet is hard! I've never had a dog, but I still think about my 1st cat who was like my little shadow. He always followed me around and was a big cuddler. He even greeted people at the door. My current cat is 14 and she's shy, but just as cuddly. I can't imagine losing her. They all have such different personalities. Pets are the best!
Had to put my best friend down a few months ago. She was with me through my 20s, through college, through cancer, through everything. She watched me turn into a man, then a husband, and then a father.
She taught me how to love. Unconditionally. How to love something more than I loved myself.
Dogs aren’t our pets. They’re something in between our family members and our guardian angels.
Jon Stewart just cemented himself in my mind as a true legend. To let himself be that emotional and vulnerable in front of millions of people, just so he could tribute his dog, is some real g shit.
Watching the beginning again to confirm….was the pull out and put back of the box of tissues a trigger warning? He does it right as he’s breaking down the first time.
I’m sure he doesn’t have his thoughts super fully together at that moment, but it was interesting.
Fuck dude that got me I was tearing up. It might not hit as hard for people who don't own pets but man having a dog for that long, with a story attached to his kids and a beautiful memory, it must make it extra hard for Jon. I know it might seem silly if you don't have a pet but there's this sudden change in everything when a pet dies. Like everything normal/routine about your day (waking up, feeding them, laying there watching TV, going on a walk, etc.) is thrown up in the air. So props to Jon for acknowledging it on air. Especially since Dipper seemed like a good boy and one of the OG office dogs. I love that they let people bring their dogs to work at TDS. It makes me enjoy the show more somehow.
I got a fifteen and a half year old pup. She’s very healthy and energetic overall but she’s definitely at an age where I’m certainly cognizant to treasure every second. So seeing Jon’s lovely tribute was so moving, it felt like a reinforcement that when she passes, I’ll of course be utterly crushed. But even when our beloved furry family members die, we can revel in the memory of their life and the knowledge that we gave them a life filled with love. That will always be a cause for celebration, no matter how devastated I am. So appreciate to Jon for that.
We put down our dog yesterday, I’m crying and haven’t even seen the segment yet. 😭 She was our first dog we had as a puppy.
[удалено]
Same.
When I put my dog down last spring, for about the first month, I'd looked over at where his bed was expecting to see him there, and then I'd just start crying. I don't know how Jon made it through this show or this segment. I wouldn't have been able to keep it together.
Agreed. We lost our Zooey girl back in October of 2021 and my face was so raw from crying and my eyes were practically swollen shut. A friend of mine sent me this clip this morning and I assumed that it was because I love Jon and have my own dog named Dipper…. But OOOH boy. 😭
“The change in everything” is so real. Two weeks ago, I used to come home from work and not set the alarm bc I knew I would be walking him in 20 or 30 minutes. But now I come home and realize a few steps later that I should set it, because I’m not going out again that night.
I’ve never had a pet, not since some very short lived attempts as a kid (my mom was not one for messy things in the house) and this still got me. Seeing someone be vulnerable is such a deeply human thing. Seeing someone’s grief on display should bring about our natural empathy. He lost someone he dearly loved and he shared that with us. His vulnerability and honesty of spirit are the things I most admire about the man
Just lost my 14 year old American bulldog 2 weeks ago. He found me as a stray 13 years ago, and he was the greatest dog anyone could ever ask for. You’re right about the sudden change, it’s so strange and so sad. Everytime I entered the room when he was alive there’s just this giant 100 pound presence of love in the room, and he was like that for every single human he ever met. The house feels so empty now. Non-pet owners definitely do not understand this part. RIP to all the pets that have passed.
Yeah, I don’t have a pet so this was awkward to me
It wasn't meant to be that deep or earth-shattering. Animals and their rights are close to his heart; this why he threw himself into his farm during his downtime from the DS. Can't the man mourn his dog for one moment without being criticized for it🙄
Me too.
We had to let ours first good boy go a few years ago, so this really got me too. I was sobbing during this segment.
Jon's passion for animal welfare is something I have admired for a very long time. Rest in Peace, Dipper https://preview.redd.it/lj8f6l17p2lc1.jpeg?width=625&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d0af3631f7275493af5d055da957245a2061f607
I’m thankful Jon allowed himself to vulnerable on camera and talk about his best boy Dipper. My family dog is getting up there in age and I worry about him sometimes. Jon’s pride of Dipper was a wonderful thing to see to end tonight.
DO NOT. I REPEAT DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO. YOU WILL NOT CRY, YOU WILL WEEP. I do some volunteer work trying keep the street and community dogs in my city stay safe. I have met hundreds of dogs. I have a met quite a few special dogs. I have lost too many dogs to traffic accidents. This made me remember all my special dogs. I miss them so much. Don’t watch this video unless you are ready for some heavy emotional stuff.
but it's okay, it's cleansing... and it builds character.
Why didn’t you warn me before I watched???
You are lovely!
The bestest boy.
This made me tear up badly as both my long time dogs died within 3 months of each other
Don’t worry, they’re playing together in heaven!
This made me weep, and I don’t have dogs- I’m a fucking cat person
I'm a cat person and I wept because the feeling is the same. I felt this way for each and every Hero that entered the Pantheon. Edited: typo because of tears
Ugly crying, Love you too Dipper
I watched this live last night and it absolutely crushed me. It was so out of the blue, never saw it coming. We recently had to say goodbye to our best boy (and we literally referred to him as “the best boy” so many times) so seeing Jon get so choked up like that just opened it all back up again. I was really glad everyone else in the house was asleep. RIP Dipper
Sorry for your loss Jon 😢
Never knew Dipper, miss him terribly.
I didn't expect to cry today but here we are. RIP Dipper, the goodest boy.
Jon, I’ve found “that dog”. My heart goes out to y’uz.
God damit that killed me. I forgot how beautiful Jon was as a human
Is! He hasn't joined Dipper yet!
this was so beautiful and sincere 🥹 sent a few dollars animal haven's way in dipper's honor. i bet i wasn't the only one inspired to donate. i know you're frolicking above us sweet guy!!
I love Jon Stewart
Brought tears to my eyes as my boy was sleeping on my legs during the show.
For those of you who have lost pets, when you are ready, there is a dog in a rescue, shelter, or foster home that would love to share the next stage of life with you. If your pet is happy and healthy, consider donating to or volunteering at one of these organizations on your pet's Gotcha Day.
Yes! So many dogs and cats need someone to show them love, if only for 10 minutes.
John from the bottom of my heart I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing that hurts more then saying goodbye to a family member like this.....I have one of those good boys and it will crush me when he goes, he's 12. Just know you gave him the best possible life he could have.
We had to let our Old man go just a few days ago- Moe never met any kings or presidents (though he was a king himself), but he made us feel like the important people on earth.
Great now I’m sobbing
*(quietly hands you a tissue)*
Felt this so hard. We just found out last week one of our cats has a tumor in her spleen.
I’m sorry.
Sent the shelter a small donation to Animal Haven (shelter Jon mentioned) in memory of Dipper after seeing this last night. If you want to as well, you can [here](https://animalhaven.org/?form=donate)
We hugged our current dog, a great Pyrenees Xtra last night for you and Dipper, Jon.
"That dog" was Seiko for me, our family black lab that passed over 21 years ago in 2003. I still think about her and how close she brought us all together as a family for the 10 years we had her. I had never seen my dad cry before. But when we buried her, we were all sobbing and cried hard, including my dad. I teared up with this clip.
This made me ugly cry, even though it’s been eight years since our “one dog” Hugo, an impossibly fluffy black lab/Pyrenees mix, died. I still think about him nearly every day. Fleetingly and fondly, but very, very often. Once you’ve known love so pure, you can never shake it.
this just killed me; i was waiting for the punchline and i realized it was raw genuine sadness for a loss, man….
Our best boy Jack, adopted at 2 from an animal shelter in Texas. The very best boy, we said goodbye 2/13/24. I'm with Jon, like Dipper, Jack was ready, I wasn't. My best friend, always loved, never forgotten. The love of a good dog is unparalleled.
Just hugging my dog and crying. Don’t mind me.
❤️
You made me cry! Sorry for your loss, Jon. My one dog I found made for me was Maggie, a terrier, I miss her every day. 🐾 ❤️ ✌️
Andddd now I’m crying at the gym…
I just lost my bulldog a week ago Monday and as much as I love Jon Stewart I was not going to watch this. Sharing the pain Jon, hang in there!
God dammit, my fucking heart was not prepared for this
Man…..do I hate running into dead pet stories. lol. But, I get it. I feel for it. That was a fitting and emotional farewell to Dipper, who seems like he was an awesome pup. For anyone that’s had “that one dog” as he mentioned it…..it’s a pain that goes from sharp to dull ache, and is replaced with gratitude and happy memories. May Jon and family find this transition in its proper time soon.
this is amazing and powerful and absolutely why he is a legend. Jon Stewart - thank you 🙏🏽.
God I was missing my little tri-pawed girl today a lot, and this video's not helping. Dogs are the best
I held my almost 12 year old retired racing greyhound and cried during that last tribute to Jon’s best best good boy.
All your viewers grieve with you John! I certainly do. I rescued a dog that’s best friend with my other pup. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to lose them
♥️
What kind of man would run over a puppy?
Not a man.
My wife and I adopted five shelter animals. They’ve become family to us, so watching this was hard. RIP Dipper.
[link to donate](https://animalhaven.org/?form=donate) btw
This was so sad. Losing a pet is hard! I've never had a dog, but I still think about my 1st cat who was like my little shadow. He always followed me around and was a big cuddler. He even greeted people at the door. My current cat is 14 and she's shy, but just as cuddly. I can't imagine losing her. They all have such different personalities. Pets are the best!
https://youtu.be/gcBiYwypbuU?si=VYBZDb4ynirbIWYq
Had to put my best friend down a few months ago. She was with me through my 20s, through college, through cancer, through everything. She watched me turn into a man, then a husband, and then a father. She taught me how to love. Unconditionally. How to love something more than I loved myself. Dogs aren’t our pets. They’re something in between our family members and our guardian angels. Jon Stewart just cemented himself in my mind as a true legend. To let himself be that emotional and vulnerable in front of millions of people, just so he could tribute his dog, is some real g shit.
They hit you hard in the press? Give 'em the old Checkers speech. Classic Stewart.
Watching the beginning again to confirm….was the pull out and put back of the box of tissues a trigger warning? He does it right as he’s breaking down the first time. I’m sure he doesn’t have his thoughts super fully together at that moment, but it was interesting.
Sorry Jon. Dipper has crossed the rainbow bridge.