How to say goodbye to a dying dog? And how can you prepare for the inevitable? These are endless questions that every dog owner faces at some point in their lives, but few know the exact answers.
The saddest story came from DuPont, Pennsylvania. Here, dog owner Kevin Curry prepares to say his last words to his beloved dog Mellow.
The rescue dog was recently diagnosed with cancer and Kevin decided to give Mellow one last chance to say goodbye to his neighbors forever.
Mellow says his last goodbyes to his neighbors.
Photo of Mellow, a dog with cancer and his owner
Mallow has been a good boy from Pennsylvania for the past seven years. Unfortunately, she didn’t have much time left on this earth after being diagnosed with lymphoma, a terminal cancer.
“He has lymphoma B-cell. Ultimately, either later this month or early next month would be his last time with us,” said Kevin Curry, Mellow’s owner.
Despite being devastated by the news, Kevin decided to appreciate every second with his loving buddy. As Mellow was truly loved by his neighbors, Kevin came up with the most beautiful idea ever!
He decided to give Mellow a chance to say his last goodbye to the neighbors one last time before he’s put to eternal sleep.
“Thank You For Making My Life So Good”
Kevin wrote a letter in Mellow’s name and posted it all over the neighborhood. The letter was actually Mellow’s last message to his loving buddies who always showed him affection and love whenever he was passing by their homes.
Mellow ‘invited’ his neighbors to the face-to-face goodbye on Saturday afternoon, June 3rd, hoping to see them all!
“While I still can, I will be marching around the neighborhood on Saturday, June 3rd, from 7-8 PM, and would love to say goodbye to you face-to-face if you are available. Come out to pat me on the head or rub my belly and I will be forever grateful,” it is said in the letter.
The reaction of the people of Dupont was heart-melting! Dozens of people showed up on the streets to see and pet Mellow one last time before euthanization!
You can just tell by Mellow’s facial expression that he was so content to be around all of them! Despite his condition, he showed no signs of being exhausted or depressed! He was just a happy boy who savored every moment of his farewell party!
In a way, it was as if he was indeed saying the words from the letter: “I am so grateful to have such caring neighbors and live in a community that looks out for one another so well.”
Not Just A Man’s Best Friend, But The Whole Town’s Bestie
It was an emotional Saturday afternoon for everyone! There were both tears and joy, but the celebration of Mellow’s life prevailed! Kevin was just so happy to see that his dog is going away with the nicest memories he could possibly get!
“It was just amazing to see the community come together like that. He loved every minute of it,” said one of the neighbors.
With Mellow gone, Kevin’s not gonna walk as much through the neighborhood as he used to.
He will definitely need some time to process Mellow’s departure, but we truly hope that he will always remember Mellow through the lens of that beautiful Saturday afternoon, his tiny little quirks, and his beautiful smiles.
Godspeed, Mellow. You will be remembered forever!
