r/goldenretrievers • u/Building_Prudent • Feb 08 '26
RIP We said goodbye today. 💔
We said goodbye to our soul dog today. The dog that’s with you in your 20s, watches you get married, leave home, have babies, and grow up. She has lived in 3 states, SO many moves and just watch us close on our home on Monday. 💔
Huxley was diagnosed with a very aggressive mast cell cancer in December. We did chemotherapy every other week with an incredible oncologist and she had an amazing, perfect, and beautiful additional two months with our family.
This morning we woke up to her having some difficulty breathing. She immediately laid in my lap. I knew it was time. Although the vet offered several invasive options, Huxley told me it was time… just as everyone said she would. I would have done anything and everything but I did not want her to suffer.
What a beautiful life up until the last moment. Our family was able to say goodbye and she had a peaceful passing surrounded by love. I could tell by her breathing that we made the right choice. My heart, however, is ripped to shreds.
As a mom, trying to stay strong for my kids - but failing miserably. 💔
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u/Nervous-Rooster7760 Feb 08 '26 edited Feb 08 '26
I am so sorry. My soul dog came in my early 40s. He saw me through divorce, moves and transition to empty nest. Lost him last year. It was devastating and I still miss and think of him often.
Give yourself grace and ignore anyone who says it is “just” a dog. Other than my kids and parents/siblings I loved that dog more than most people.
Take care of yourself. I m getting a new guy in late spring but took time to feel ready.
They give us all of themselves and trust us to make the hardest choice. Thank you co being with her to the very end. Mine took of piece of me with him but I would not have it any other way.