As pets age, they may find it more difficult to move around. Senior dogs’ movement might be hampered by old age and sickness.
But it’s also the moment when you want to make your pet’s days particularly special: realizing they may not have much longer, you want to take them on adventures and build moments with them. And other owners devise novel techniques to assist their elderly canines in getting around.
Like one man who devised a one-of-a-kind way to take his dying dog on one more wonderful journey.
Carlos Fresco would accompany his 10-year-old Labradoodle, Monty, everywhere. He’d take the dog on several treks and walks. But when Monty was diagnosed with leukemia, he realized the dog’s time was over.
Carlos stated that Monty’s cancer had returned, and he understood he was dying. He was diagnosed 18 months ago and reacted really well to treatment. However, his leukemia reappeared eight weeks ago, and he deteriorated swiftly.
But Carlos still intended to have one big experience with Monty, so he took him to one of their favorite hiking sites in Wales, the Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
While Monty was no stranger to hiking, his worsening health made it difficult for him to go about. Carlos was concerned that his dog would be unable to reach the summit.
As a result, he improvised. He assisted his pal in climbing the slope… in a wheelbarrow!
They climbed the hill together. Many other hikers were drawn to the wheelbarrow. When they learnt of Monty’s plight, several people “cried a tear” and offered to assist push him up the hill, according to Carlos.
That small boy changed so many people’s lives, Carlos said. He made all he came into contact with a smile and took a minute to think on how life isn’t always that horrible.
Monty, he claims, enjoyed all the focus and excitement around his journey.
It turned out to be the dog’s final journey: Monty died on June 21
While Carlos was obviously saddened by the loss of his dog, he was glad for the memorable final journey they took together and appreciated all of those impacted by his tale for their condolences.
Monty, rest in peace. We’re delighted you had one more excursion with your adoring owner.
