There is nothing quite as special as spending your life with a dog and experiencing that bond that only dog owners will know. It is the realization of why canines are known as “man’s best friend” and they tend to be the perfect companion for us humans.
For those of us who have grown to love a dog for years, one of the most painful experiences we can have is when it is time to let the pooch go. The tragedy of being a lover of dogs is the fact that we almost always outlive our canine companion.
When we know that the day is coming, there is nothing to do but to provide as much love as you possibly can for the animal. We can also closeout that chapter with one perfect day, such as what this woman provided for her dog.
She takes us on that final journey and shares the images with us below:
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She doesn’t explain the circumstances but she does make it known that it is time for this sweet girl to have some rest. The dog is a yellow Labrador, and she looks as beautiful as any dog we have ever seen.
If anyone has ever had to make this choice before, they recognize it is quite difficult. It is typically one that needs to be made when the animal’s health is so deteriorated they are running out of time.
An elderly dog with severe health problems may suffer from chronic pain and at times, the condition is terminal. There are other times when treatments may be cruel to the pet and they may not understand why they are going through it.
These were obviously the circumstances for this lovely Labrador retriever. She made the difficult decision to put the dog down, providing a painless end to her suffering.
Before the scheduled appointment at the veterinarian’s office, the dog and her owner spent a perfect day together. It is one that every dog would dream of.
They hit the beauty parlor and the pooch got a bath along with aromatherapy and spa treatments.
After she was cleaned up and dry, she got a doggie beauty mark. The heart-shaped design helped to make her feel extra special.
Afterward, she got a bandanna that showed how beautiful she really was. She also went on a long car ride and was allowed to sit in the front seat.
They stopped at McDonald’s and picked up a special meal for the dog at the drive-up window. It was a hamburger, a treat she rarely got in her lifetime.
We can only imagine that she is savoring that yummy cheeseburger and her best friend is feeding her by hand.
The Labrador then got the opportunity to spend time with her family. Surrounded by her favorite people on her last day, she got fussed over quite a bit.
They made as many memories together as possible, posing for pictures along the way.
It can be difficult to say goodbye to someone you love but it’s easier when you know you have a memento to remember them by.
She said her goodbyes to everyone. These pictures will be treasured by the family for many years.
She needed to say goodbye to her dog friends as well and had the opportunity to play with them in the yard.
After that play time, it was time to lay down and relax. She loves laying on the porch and having those she loves around her.
Mum continues the spa treatments while she takes a rest.
She looks absolutely glamorous with her pedicure!
Her mum makes sure that she knows how beautiful she really is. This pictures caption is, “she’s my pretty old girl” and it sums up the bond between the owner and her dog.
At the end of the day, they got in the car again for one final ride. She sat in mum’s lap on her way to the veterinarian’s office, getting fussed over and petted.
She got her final shot at the vets office and went peacefully off to sleep. Mum held her in her arms and gave her lots of love.
We can imagine a more perfect last day.
Via: Little Things
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