‘I know what it’s like to not be loved. Can I hold her when she goes to heaven?’: Mom shares touching moment adopted son comforts dying dog
A mother shares the emotional story of her adopted son trying to make his dog’s last moments on earth peaceful. The young boy’s actions show the purity of a child’s empathy and the deep love they feel for those with whom they have a connection. Pets are our family, and their passing shows our tender and compassionate side.
Going through the toughest goodbye.
The mother, whose son is Robbie, shared that Buffy, the dog, was supposed to visit the vet for teeth cleaning and removal. Dr. Mac, who was supposed to perform the procedure for Buffy, saw it right to do some tests before administering anesthesia. The tests showed that Buffy had advanced kidney failure, so she could not get the anesthesia injection.
Buffy’s family had her best interests at heart and decided to put her down before she quit eating and taking water.
Robbie’s mother wanted Robbie to be present when making this decision. She went to fetch him from school, and while they were heading back to the hospital, Robbie asked if he could be allowed to carry Buffy while she was dying. His mother granted him that chance.
What is the importance of compassion for animals?
During the drive home, Robbie’s mother mentioned how pleased she was with him for knowing how to look after old animals and ensure they were never distressed. Robbie told her how much he understood how being unloved and neglected felt. He did not want his pets to have the same feeling.
Robbie said it is a happy day for animals to go to heaven but a sad day for him and his mother when the animals die. He was grateful that his mother was proud of him and asked if she was okay. Robbie faced extreme neglect and abuse for years before being adopted from foster care.
Robbie enjoys taking in older dogs because he loves them. He understands that the chances of adopting a child who has been in the foster care system for long are low. He mentioned to his mother that they would have never adopted him if they were searching for a baby.
He applies the same to their older dogs. Robbie never ceases to say that the period in which you have something does not determine how much you treasure it. Asked what it means, he says his mother has only known him for two years but loves him like he has known him all his life.
His mother acknowledges his son is a cool one.
Conclusion
During Buffy’s final journey, Robbie’s compassion proves we can also show love during the hardest goodbyes. Stories like this remind us to cherish the moments we share with those we love. Our wonderful pets often teach us the true meaning of love, loss, and letting go.