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  "description": "Southpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.",
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    "Huck’s Heavenly HangoutSouthpoint Access knows people love their pets because I do, too. Some of us never really stop talking about them. And when we lose them, the grief is real.\nThat’s why I’m creating Huck’s Heavenly Hangout — a place to remember the pets who made our lives bigger, sweeter, funnier, and better.\nNamed in honor of my beloved Huckleberry (RIP, you big fluffy goofball), Huck’s Heavenly Hangout will welcome remembrances for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, fish, and every other cherished companion.\nHere’s how it works:\nEmail your pet’s photo to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Use this form to submit the pet’s name, age at death, breed/species, your town, and a short remembrance. Pet obituaries are often most meaningful when they include a few personal details and a loving reflection. Please tip your neighborhood news guy at least $5 to cover the cost of the obituary. If you’re already a Southpoint Access paid subscriber, you get one free pet obit with that membership.Google Docs",
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  "textContent": "Southpoint Access knows people love their pets because I do, too. Some of us never really stop talking about them. And when we lose them, the grief is real.\n\nThat’s why I’m creating **Huck’s Heavenly Hangout** — a place to remember the pets who made our lives bigger, sweeter, funnier, and better.\n\nNamed in honor of my beloved Huckleberry (RIP, you big fluffy goofball), Huck’s Heavenly Hangout welcomes remembrances for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, fish, and every other cherished companion.\n\n**Here’s how it works:** Email your pet’s photo to **wes.platt@southpointaccess.news**. Then use the form to submit your pet’s name, age at death, breed/species, your town, and a short remembrance. Pet obituaries are often strongest when they include personal details and a loving reflection.\n\nHuck’s Heavenly HangoutSouthpoint Access knows people love their pets because I do, too. Some of us never really stop talking about them. And when we lose them, the grief is real.\nThat’s why I’m creating Huck’s Heavenly Hangout — a place to remember the pets who made our lives bigger, sweeter, funnier, and better.\nNamed in honor of my beloved Huckleberry (RIP, you big fluffy goofball), Huck’s Heavenly Hangout will welcome remembrances for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, fish, and every other cherished companion.\nHere’s how it works:\nEmail your pet’s photo to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news. Use this form to submit the pet’s name, age at death, breed/species, your town, and a short remembrance. Pet obituaries are often most meaningful when they include a few personal details and a loving reflection. Please tip your neighborhood news guy at least $5 to cover the cost of the obituary. If you’re already a Southpoint Access paid subscriber, you get one free pet obit with that membership.Google Docs\n\nPlease tip your neighborhood news guy at least **$5** to help cover the cost. Current **Southpoint Access paid subscribers** get **one free pet obit** with membership.\n\n## 🤝 **Support Our Sponsors**\n\nLocal journalism in **South Durham** survives thanks to the generous businesses and organizations that make this work possible. 🧭\n\nBy supporting these sponsors, you’re helping ** _Southpoint Access_** continue to deliver trusted, hyperlocal news and resources for our community - from school updates to neighborhood stories that keep South Durham connected.\n\n💛 **Shop local. Hire local. Support those who support Southpoint Access.**",
  "title": "SoDu We Love Our Pets: Introducing Huck’s Heavenly Hangout",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12T19:52:26.255Z"
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