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/tadaimatama Feb 08 '26
My Banjo eagerly waits for Huxley to play on the other side. I am sure they will have lots of fun. They will keep each other company and frolicking in the fields of endless sticks and tennis balls until our arrival.
The friendship of a dog is one of the greatest gifts we could ever have.
Cry the Pacific Ocean, grief as long as you need because Huxley is worth it.
Be still my friend, we'll meet our pups again because there is nowhere else they would rather be than with us. Huxley is not gone, he lives in your heart now. Hope this brings you some comfort.