Monica Lopez started the Thanksgiving holiday happy, surrounded by her children and grandchildren when it turned into a tragedy.

Lopez was the victim of a robbery where they stole thousands of dollars in cash and sentimental jewelry.

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But all of that pales in comparison to the loss of her canine companion, her American Boxer named Rocky.

With a broken heart, Lopez leans into her faith for comfort.

“He’s a wonderful boy. Both languages. He understands,” Lopez said, referring to Rocky.

Lopez said she left Rocky in the backyard on Thursday afternoon to spend Thanksgiving at her daughter’s house in Hesperia.

When she returned with her grandson around 10 p.m., the back gate was open.

She searched the house and found

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