It is certainly one of the most moving stories between a dog and a master. Relayed by The Washington Post, the story of this dog has moved more than one…Weakened and dying, he fights until the end, in any case until the wedding of his mistress. He wants to live a few more days with the one who loved and pampered him…
Charlie, Kelly’s faithful companion. Source: spm
Charlie, a dog who grew up in love with his mistress
Kelly adopted Charlie when he was just a 12-week-old puppy. She found him at an animal shelter where she volunteered when she was 19 years old. The dog was found on the street on a harsh winter day, shivering from the cold. The shelter rescued and cared for him. When Kelly saw him, she immediately knew that it was him and no other… A relationship of complicity and love was immediately established between them and since then, they have not left each other.
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Years passed…Kelly and Charlie were best friends. Kelly, now a veterinarian, moved to Colorado with her faithful companion. Then she met James, the man of her life with whom she moved in. Charlie was there to witness his mistress’ happiness.
Kelly and James, more in love than ever, have decided to organize their wedding and make their union a reality. But Charlie, their faithful companion was seriously ill…
Today, Charlie is 15 years old, but weakened by illness…
The aging Charlie was sadly diagnosed with a brain tumour. His condition was deteriorating and his days were numbered…Kelly didn’t know if he was going to last until the wedding day. The dog was in pain and had seizures…Kelly and her companion didn’t know if they should euthanize him to end his suffering.
But Charlie held on until the wedding day…
Miraculously, the dog’s condition improved or almost… At least until the wedding day. Weakened but no less happy to be present, he managed to walk.
Charlie was present at the wedding ceremony. Source: spm
“In the end, it was almost like he was like, ‘No, I want to see this,'” Kelly said. ” He’s getting better. He looks like a brand new dog. ”
Charlie attended his mistress’s wedding; they shared touching and moving moments. But the dog was struggling to walk, yet he wanted to be there with his mistress.
Charlie, weakened, mightn’t move. Source: spm
“I kept saying, ‘You did it buddy, you did it,'” O’Connell said. “He just had a giant smile on his face. »
A week later, Charlie was euthanized and left his family peacefully. Kelly and her companion will never forget this dog and the amazing years they spent with him.
They must now mourn their affectionate dog who accompanied them for years, always in joy and good humor… A difficult but necessary step to move forward…
Kelly in tears…Source: spm
Mourning your pet, an insurmountable pain…
You have lost your pet with whom you have spent years of sharing, love and sensational moments… It is not easy to forget… Nothing soothes you and nothing makes you feel good; the pain is present, the memories too…
“Adopt another dog”, “Don’t worry, you’ll forget”…Words of support that your loved ones try as best they can to say to you to appease you…And sometimes in an awkward way. Tell them that you are in mourning and that your emotions are far from ridiculous and that your animal is irreplaceable…
Frantz Cappe, veterinarian, wrote in his book “My Cat, My Dog Will Leave”, “Grieving has nothing to do with forgetting [l’être aimé]. On the contrary, it must be understood as a natural and necessary healing process following the wound of the loss”.
The veterinarian recalls that The grieving process for a pet goes through several phases. First of all, the shock felt following the death of the animal… There follows a phase of flight and research during which you try to remember him and above all to express your pain. You realize that you are mourning all the joyful, pleasant and intense moments that you spent together and which gave you so much joy… Then comes the destructuring phase where you really realize that the animal is no longer , that he disappeared forever. Finally comes the restructuring phase where we manage to see the death of the animal in a more peaceful way, but without really forgetting it…
How to accompany oneself in mourning?
According to Frantz Cappé, the first step is to express their emotions…We go through complex feelings. Guilt, anger, depression… You have to accept them and verbalize them.
The second step consists to ask for support. If you can’t find it with your loved ones, the expert explains that it is possible to find it on the site’s memory-of-my-friend space. 30millionsdamis.fr. Many people are going through the same grief as you… Sharing will be beneficial…
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Adopting another pet…Is it a good idea?
We are faced with this dilemma… For some, the pain is immeasurable and no other animal can replace the one with whom they have shared unforgettable moments. For others, despite their grief, they manage to adopt another animal to brighten their day. Either way, the veterinarian insists on asking the right questions and Above all, do not demand that the new companion be like the one you lost. You have to accept it as it is.
Yes, you won’t forget your four-legged friend… But know that the arrival of a new animal can help you relieve your pain and your suffering. Know that somewhere in a shelter, there is an animal that needs you, your love, your attention… Don’t deprive it of it!
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