A young woman grows up with her dog. As he gets older and sicker, she has to say goodbye to him. She captures the last night in a moving TikTok video.
Saying goodbye to a beloved family member is difficult for owners to bear. Especially if the animal has been an integral part of the family for years or you grew up with the dog or cat. The thought of no joyful barking as soon as you walk in the front door or no one brushing against your legs is just terrible. And as soon as you see an empty apartment, you fill with tears. But the fact is: like us humans, our pets get older and must die at some point - regardless of whether due to old age or illness.
It can help if you talk about it or exchange ideas with other pet owners. Because they have often experienced something similar and can relate to the situation. A young woman called
kailynyahn19
has now uploaded a touching video of her last night together with her beloved dog to TikTok.
Young woman says goodbye: “I’m putting him to bed for the last time.”
In it, Kailyn can be seen kneeling on the floor and greeting her beloved dog. A little unsteady on his feet, he comes out of a room and enters the hallway. She says: “I’m putting the dog I grew up with, who is now 13 years old, to bed for the last time.” The young woman is well aware that it will be a farewell forever. This was also a reason for recording the video. As teenagers, they both loved lying in bed together and cuddling. And that's exactly how it should end.
The last scene shows them both sleeping snuggly together. The TikToker also reports that her dog was in severe pain and could no longer walk well. “Going up the stairs is a lot for him, I think he saved a last bit of energy for me.”
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For most animals it is particularly important when their family is with them or around them. Because they want to feel safe and secure even during this painful time.
Say goodbye in love and peace: TikTok users are touched
Most TikTok users are visibly touched by the emotional clip and post moving comments:
“My dog is forbidden to die.”
😭😭😭😭😭😭☹️
“That’s pretty damn good.”
“That’s so sad.”
"I cry".
"I'm glad you gave him one last warm, cozy night and that he left us as happy as ever."
“He will wait for you.”
“I’m afraid of this moment.”