Golden Retriever's Last Snow Day Before Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Is So Bittersweet
Saying goodbye to your pets is never easy. On top of having to decide how you're going to say your goodbyes, you probably want to make your fur baby comfortable. And give them one last day of joy before they pass over too. We're pretty grabbing fist fulls of Kleenex after seeing video of a Golden Retriever out frolicking in the snow one last time. It's just so darn bittersweet.
As this sweet boy's mama, Riley Sitton, explained in the video's caption, he's been battling cancer "and we think he’s at the very end." The pup loves the snow, so Sitton and her family were hoping for "one last snow day." Thankfully they got their wish.
The video shows the Golden rushing outside as soon as Sitton opened the door. Of course he went and rolled around on the white fluffy snow and watched patiently as his human brother played with a snowball nearby. The pooch was also close by when the toddler and his dad made the smallest snowman you ever did see. The pup munched on some of the flakes and ate some snow out of his human's hand. So all in all, the perfect snow day!
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"Our Golden's last snow day," his owner wrote in the video's text overlay. And what a snow day it was.
How to Cope with Saying Goodbye to a Pet
We can only imagine that their pup's last day out in the snow gave his family some comfort. But for most of us it can be hard to figure out how to say goodbye. First things first, it's totally normal to feel grief over your pet dying. Pets are our closest companions and a part of the family. Being sad is okay! In fact, it's better to acknowledge that you're grieving than to pretend you're not. By suppressing your feelings, you might just end up making things worse.
Other important things to consider; where you want the end to happen. You might want to put your pet to sleep in a vet's office or some veterinarians will offer to do it in your home. Make sure you have this conversation with your vet and discuss what time of day they'll show if doing so at home.
You also want to reach out to friends and family about what's happening. If you feel comfortable, you'll want loved ones nearby; some who may have had their own connection to your pet, or who might be a good source of support for you.
Most importantly, give the big moment the space it deserves. Be present and acknowledge what is happening. Say your goodbyes and give yourself time to heal. This is a big deal! You should treat it as such.
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