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"Charles Sasser of Albuquerque, N.M. has become nearly mute in the past year due to Alzheimer's, a degenerative brain disease that he was diagnosed with five years ago. \nBut his family was pleasantly surprised to see that Sasser's interactions with their dog Roscoe helped him briefly regain the ability to piece together full conversational sentences. \nSee also: Approaching Darkness: One Man Blogs His Descent Into Alzheimer's\nSasser's daughter Lisa Abeyta told ABC News that one conversation she recorded went on for almost an hour (she later edited it down for the video, above). This was the first time their family had seen Sasser communicate with such interest and liveliness. \nAbeyta captured the sweet moment between her father and the family dog, posting it to Reddit and YouTube. The uplifting moment instantly went viral, attracting almost 800,000 views in two days. \nAt the end of the video, Abeyta writes, \u201CIf your parents can still talk to you, please listen. You never know when will be the last time.\u201D\nBONUS: 21 Big Dogs That Just Want to Love You \n\n\n21 Big Dogs That Just Want to Love You\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. They make sure you're comfortable.\n\n\nImage: Reddit spiltmlker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. But also feel comfortable around you.\n\n\nImage: Imgur, Talfen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3.They wait all day to hug you when you get home from work.\n\n\nImage: @maximusthedane on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. They'll wait up all night for you.\n\n\nImage: Reddit Alphanova1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Step up when your date stands you up.\n\n\nImage: @greatdane_winston on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Be there to celebrate your birthday.\n\n\nImage: @giant_spots on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Cuddle with you at nap time. \n\n\nImage: Imgur, DubyaDubya3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Save a spot for you.\n\n\nImage: @jiniece on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. And keep your seat warm.\n\n\nImage: Reddit bigstevek2703\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Always look out for you.\n\n\nImage: @k9unitsf on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. They take you places.\n\n\nImage: Reddit I_am_Fred_Astaire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. Take the blame when your ideas fail.\n\n\nImage: Reddit Supervisions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. They make sure you get your homework done.\n\n\nImage: @holybull79 on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14. Keep you focused at work.\n\n\nImage: Reddit hlkarels3101\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15. They support your creative endeavors without complaint.\n\n\nImage: Reddit [user deleted]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16. Put up with your bad choices in television.\n\n\nImage: Mashable Christine Erickson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17. And your choice in home decor. \n\n\nImage: Imgur, thefatcatlikesnaps\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. Sometimes, anyway.\n\n\nImage: @nandiappleby on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19. They will keep you entertained on car rides.\n\n\nImage: Reddit vashjmv\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20. They are always up for sharing snacks.\n\n\nImage: Imgur, RainRobber\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n21. But most importantly, they will love you unconditionally.\n\n\nImage: @astrickland09 on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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