Surrounded by friends, family and fellow four-legged companions, Brixton, a beloved Bay Area therapy dog, spent the evening in Union Square in front of the Macy’s Christmas tree.
He was there to share his final goodbyes after his owner and handler, Linda Gordon, learned he had been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.
Gordon said the outpouring of support reflects the role Brixton has played in San Francisco for more than a decade, offering comfort in hospitals, schools and community spaces since he began therapy work at just 8 months old…