Whisker Therapy

A loving dog named Coco, (Spanish for Coconut) found himself facing an untimely illness, with no one by his side to help him fight. Coco was taken in by four different families, but was returned each time due to the complications of his illness.

After being told by veterinarians that he has no more than 40 days to live, it was beginning to look like he would spend his last days in a shelter. Luckily for him, a kind man named Luciano wanted to change this fate.

Luciano, the 21 year old man with the beautiful heart, heard about Coco’s condition. Like so many others before him were, he was not afraid of his daunting appearance. The cancer had spread to Thanos’ head and lungs, giving him a severe deformity of his head and nasal passages. Despite his unique physical features, the two instantly became the best of friends, and Luciano renamed him Thanos.

Thanos was about to experience the best days of his life.

#Coco y @Luciano_karosas ya son familia 👏👏👏. Gracias por abrir tu corazón, aún sabiendo que se vienen tiempos difíciles ♥️ Y gracias a mi amiga Gri por hacer lo imposible para que este gordo pueda tener un final feliz pic.twitter.com/7v8KlZDJ8X

— MarcelaSifuentes (@ILoveOutis) April 2, 2019

It was quite hard for Luciano to take this loving pup home, knowing that he would have so little time left with him. He even sought another opinion from different veterinarians, but after his grim prognosis was confirmed, he set out to make his last days his best yet.

“I found it difficult to accept how little time left we had together. I took him to a veterinarian who works with stem cells to see what he could do, looking for a little more hope. He told me there was no treatment that could extend his time. I came out with a piece of my heart in my hands.”

If it weren’t for the tumors on Thanos’ head, you would never know he had cancer. He was as playful as any other dog, and truly lit up in the young man’s home. He spent his remaining time playing fetch, going on car rides, and cuddling with his loving adopter.

Luciano fell head over heels in love with the pup in no time at all. The feeling was mutual!

Ya llego y ya estamos haciendo sociales jajaj pic.twitter.com/o56Z0WhBha

— Lucho 🏆 (@Luciano_karosas) April 2, 2019

Unfortunately, Thanos passed away about two weeks after he was adopted. We can’t know exactly how Thanos felt, but I can only imagine just how thankful he was for having experienced true love, and leaving this world in the arms of the man who rescued him. Luciano will always remember their incredible friendship. He shared this touching farewell on Facebook, the words taken from a musical:

See you soon sweet love, take care little flower,
You managed to change your way,
Where you are there I will be, where dream will dream, it is clear, you do not see that we have achieved, eternally love, time has not happened. You and me!
Who can separate us? Who dares to challenge?
The strength that is in me,
Now that you are next to me… for the centuries I will have you, nothing has me
Stop, I ask you hope I’m going to you, and finally just for me you will ❤👼 I’ll love you forever baby of dad. Good trip 🐕❤

Thanos’ story speaks volumes for the difference we can make for so many unwanted animals in this world. By giving them a chance to experience love, we are giving them the world!

H/T: http://goanimals.co
Image Source: @ILoveOutis/Twitter

The post Terminally Ill Dog Rescued And Lives Final Days Filled With Love appeared first on iHeartDogs.com.

Stuart Hutchison of Alloa, Scotland died peacefully at home on August 11th. He was just 25 years old and had battled an aggressive form of brain cancer since he was a teen. Stuart had a two-year-old French Bulldog, Nero, that he was inseparable with. There was also four-year-old Nala and then Amelia, but though Stuart had three dogs, Nero was always the one by his side.

The Battle Continued

The family was told in March that Stuart was responding well to chemo despite having prior relapses. Stuart and his new wife, Danielle, took a trip to Spain in March. While they were on vacation, Stuart developed pain in his hand. Doctors initially assured him that everything was fine. However, the pain worsened and steadily spread up his arm. Doctors eventually did a scan and realized cancer had consumed his brain and had now spread to his bones.

Stuart and his 22-year-old Danielle were just married in January of this year.

A Twist Of Fate

Stuart fearlessly decided he wanted to die at home so he moved in with his mom four weeks before his passing. His mom, Fiona Conaghan, had become his full-time caregiver. 

Stuart’s mom told Mirror Online, “We got Stuart home four weeks ago because he wanted to die at home because that’s where he was born… We expected it but it is still tough.”

Stuart’s wife had been staying with Stuart at his mom’s house so that she could spend time with him. They knew his time was running out and the young couple wanted to soak up as much time together as possible. Danielle woke up one morning and realized her glasses had broken. Not wanting to leave Stuart’s side, Danielle’s father agreed to go by her house and get another pair for her.

Tragedy Strikes Twice

When Danielle’s father arrived at the house, he discovered something wasn’t quite right with little Nero. He rushed Nero to the local emergency vet on his way back to Danielle. It was determined that Nero had somehow ruptured his spine, despite being perfectly well just hours before.

A Fighter, A Giver, An Advocate

Take one look at Stuart’s Facebook page and you’ll notice he lived life to the fullest. He proudly shared photos of his gorgeous fur babies and he seems like he had as many beautiful experiences as he could. For his last birthday, Stuart asked his friends and family to donate to Children With Cancer UK. He successfully surpassed his modest goal of raising $60 and was able to raise $275 for a cause close to his heart.

Stuart took his last breath around 1:15 pm on August 11th. Little Nero followed his dad and joined Stuart on the other side just fifteen minutes later, a faithful best friend until the end. His mother shared the sad news on Facebook, letting friends know that the two had left this world together: 

“Sadly at almost the same moment Stuart passed his loyal and faithful 4 legged friend Nero also died, … together forever…

Rest in Peace my handsome boy, one man and his dog x”

h/t: Mirror Online
Featured Photo: Stuart Hutchinson/Facebook

The post “Together forever.” Beloved Frenchie Unexpectedly Passes Away 15 Minutes After Dog Dad Loses Battle with Cancer appeared first on iHeartDogs.com.