This mother’s post about her adopted son and the loss of their beloved pet has touched the hearts of people worldwide.
Namely, Maria Henry Gay recently shared that her family had to say goodbye to their beloved senior dog after she was diagnosed with advanced kidney failure.
They found out this during a routine teeth cleaning at the vet’s office-the veterinarian tested the dog’s blood considering its deep age and this showed the disease.
Family Decides to Help their Beloved Pet to not Suffer
After the devastating news, the family decided that it would the most loving and kind thing to let their sweet dog go before she suffers even more, losing her will and her appetite.
They made sure their son, Robbie, was also part of the decision-making process and picked him up from school to discuss it.
Robbie is aware of the difficulties that senior pets have in shelters since he went through a similar experience. Namely, he spent several years in the foster care system after years of neglect and abuse until he was adopted by his current family.
So, it wasn’t that surprising for his parents to be told by their boy that he wants to be the one to ‘hold her when she goes to heaven’.
he photo that his mom shared on the internet broke people’s hearts-the boy was holding the dying Buffy in his lap and crying.
His parents say how they’re beyond proud of their son to be so aware of the need for care for elderly animals and helping them suffer as little as possible. His reply moved them even more.
Young Robbie Is Wise beyond His Age
He told them how he knows how it feels to be unloved and he doesn’t want any animal to feel like this. And, he said how we’re the only ones sad when they leave-for them, it’s a happy day.
People who commented on the post praised the boy’s actions and said how he has a big heart. Another one wrote that this is a special little man.
One person also reflected on the loss of a pet and said how they give us a lot during their short lifetime, so it’s amazing that her family gave Buffy a peaceful and kind goodbye.
Indeed, Robbie’s personal life experience has made him beyond wise for his age. Maria explains that for him, it’s not important how long a dog is in your life, but how much love you show them while they’re here.
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