The hardest thing about owning a dog is the goodbye. 💔

Ultimately grief is the price you pay for love. R.I.P.

The love in that room I felt. She passed so peacefully in her home she loved. I cried and cried.

She passed peacefully and comfortably at home. All dogs go to heaven. ❤

When the situation warrants, giving our fur babies a peaceful and painless passing is the best gift we can give, RIP Shadow

Rest in peace Shadow, if you see a little Boston Terrier named Charlie on the other side, I’m sure he’d love to be your friend. 🌈💛

What a wonderful sensitive caring vet treating Shadow so honoursbly after she passed. Tucking her in tenderly. Top lady . Rest in Pesce Shadow xx

I appreciate the owners for doing this at home. The dog is lucky to have his last breath in a place he called home and be with his love ones. Run free and never forget the people who loves you. ❤❤

We put down our dog of 14 years as well today. As a man, I havent cried this much in ages. The pain is unreal. She had a long and good life but eventually her body started giving out and every day started being extremely painful for her. Damn it hurts.....I will miss you Bella.

To see how lovingly people treat their pets is one of the most beautiful things there is in humanity.

I guess Shadow was actually ready to go. She even chose the door as the spot to sleep. Goodbye Shadow! I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure Shadow lived a happy life.

Thank you for showing the process of a gentle loving way to say goodby to a family friend.

I'm bawling my eyes out though she isn't my dog😭. As a pet lover myself, I feel & understand your heartache & pain. Saying goodbye to our 4 legged companions is never easy. They bring such joy, entertainment, responsibility, loyalty & love. To let them go peacefully & painlessly, gives honour & respect to our furry friends. They all leave their paw prints on our souls 🌈🐾💞

I’m crying myself. I can’t imagine the feeling you had then. I’m so glad she had a peaceful, painless death. Rest in peace little one. 💙🩷

My heart shattered watching this. I literally weeped like a baby! I hope she is running around as the best and youthful version of herself in doggie heaven.

The hardest thing I had to go through. I admire your calm ! This have broke my heart in millions pieces.

I just said goodbye to my 15 year old girl this morning. The pain is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing this. I hope the pain gets better with time.

This was really beautiful. It's how all pets deserve to go. After a long life, just drift off to sleep at home with their people right there next to 'em. ❤️

I cannot thank you enough for being so brave and sharing this intimate moment. I know it was a hard choice to make but I know that you gave Shadow an amazing life. I am a first time dog mom who recently lost my fiance tragically at only 45 years old. My rescue baby Bebe is getting older and I know I don't have a whole lot longer with her. I watched your video so I would know what to expect as I will say goodbye at home as well since she doesn't like going into the vet. I had to be brave to even watch your loving final act for your beloved Shadow. Thank you so much for doing this. It offers me a bit of comfort seeing how peaceful your Shadow went on to be in a better place and out of pain. It is no doubt that you gave Shadow such an amazing life. There is nothing better a dog could hope for than all the adventures and love you gave! The best thing we can do through painful trials is to help another through the same and that is just what you have done. Though I cried through the whole video, and still am, I know it will make me a bit stronger when my Bebe's time is up. May God richly bless you for sharing!!

I have to put my beloved boy down in 4 days from now. His back legs/hips are failing him. I’ve had him for 11yrs and he’s always with me almost everywhere I go. Even the anticipatory grief is too much. Thanks for posting this because it helps me prepare for what I’m about to go through. Love your pets every day you have them. Don’t leave any room for regrets ❤

This was an incredibly kind gesture for you to share your grief like this so others could prepare for it. Thank you very much.

I just watched this crying the whole time. Thank you for sharing such an intimate, personal family moment. RIP Shadow. Im so sorry for your loss 💔😭

I did the same procedure last month, to my great cimarrón, Totó. He was 12 years old; couldn't walk, eat or drink anymore. He died in my arms, in our garden, and now he lives in my hart. 🇺🇾

Thank you for sharing this loving farewell. That vet is a really special lady!

An amazing veterinary surgeon. So professional and supportive. Explained everything so well. Still very sad 😔

Oh boy I’m sitting here 😢 remembering putting my sweetheart down at the loving age of 13, she couldn’t walk and was going blind. If anybody’s ever loved any animal family member this will get to you, but it’s a loving way to send them home ❤️ 🙏

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤ she was a wonderful dog.

This video was incredibly difficult to watch but I’m grateful I did. I’m thankful that these kind people shared this very emotional moment so people like me can have an idea of the process. It helps to take away the fear and helps me to prepare if and when I may have to make this decision. The vet was so kind and understanding providing comfort and explaining each step of the procedure. My beautiful pet and family member will be 13 in March and I’m hoping she will be with us much longer but I know reality isn’t the same as what we want. I think passing away in the home with the people they love is the best choice so they can feel comfortable and relaxed in their final moments.

Be comforted in knowing you gave her a phenomenal life and she was so very loved 💝

They let us know when it’s time to part. They know and then we know. We do the best for them as long as we can and when that time comes, we still do what’s best for them. RIP.

The part that gets me is the very end where the man says, "Good bye Shadow". And the wind is blowing through those tree branches. So sad.

When we love our animals this is the best we can do for them. At home. No worry or stress. Surrounded by love. Shadow thanks you.

"It's okay, Mommy and Daddy. My job is done. I love you, and I'll see you soon. I'll wait for you while I frolic in the land of milk and treats. You'll never cry again when we meet." I miss you, River, my son and my fur baby, even after almost ten years. I'll see you again soon, my brother. I love you guys, and hope you find comfort in my message.

What a beautiful soul! My sincerest sympathy!

I love how gently and slowly she was able to go. When I had to put my darling kitty boy to sleep, it all went so incredibly fast and I feel like I didn't have time to properly say goodbye.

For those of you judging how these people dealt with the pasding of their furry child ..don't! They chose to do it their way for their baby which thay definitely loved. To the owners... thank you for sharing such an important moment. My heart broke watching the video. Shadow was beautiful. ❤ My boxer mastiff passed on 12/3/2015 in my bed with me holding him, telling him stories & letting him know who would be waiting for him.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's done so much more gently now, with a tranquillizer to get them sleeping before the euthanasia solution. This vet really thought of everything and was fully prepared for anything that could happen.

That poor baby was so elderly, and hurting, you did the best thing. Thank you for loving this pup until the end, and giving her a peaceful death at home. ❤

Even tho its my first time meeting this dog, it made me cry alot. Rest in peace buddy.😢

So sad but happy to see her go so peacefully in her sleep. RIP.

I just went through this today with my 15 year old dog. I cried the entire time…. My heart aches for you, I am sorry for your loss

I have had to lay three of my dogs to rest so far. 2 of them were done at home and I will never do it in a vet office ever again unless it’s an emergency. Having them pass at home is one of the most comfortable and heartwarming decisions I have ever made.

What a lovely vet. You feel she really cared. Such a sad time❤

I can't stand w the fact that pets have a shorter life than humans , this is so unfair too bad 😢 they should live 100 yrs like us .

Doing this is beyond painful. Unfortunately we have had to do it more times than we ever imagined, but that's what comes with loving these lovely creatures. I can't even say it ever gets easier. We are still mourning the last two we had to euthanise during lockdown two years ago, within four months of each other (both advanced cancers and elderly). Much love to you.

She was a beautiful animal. This is very sad, but I'm glad you gave her a great life. She clearly loved you.

I just found your video the other night. I will be euthanizing my 19 year old dog tomorrow morning. She has kidney disease and heart disease. She was just diagnosed two weeks ago, but the stress of the vet visit (all the tests and scans) coupled with putting medications in her body to try and hold off the kidney disease, treat a mild UTI, and stimulate her appetite (due to the antibiotic causing her to lose it), spiraled her into decline. She had very few symptoms and a good quality of life before I took her to the vet. Now she has begun to fall apart. I can’t let her suffer. All the vets just want to do more testing and diagnostics and medications to help. But she is 19, there aren’t any years left that we can buy her. And in the end it’s a losing battle. All the medications do is mask the symptoms and stave off the inevitable end. The diseases will progress and she will suffer. And her body is very old and frail and seems to have worse reactions to the medications than to the diseases. So by trying to help, it’s only causing her more suffering. This is the most painful decision. She would fight till the very end. But it’s unfair to expect her to. I want her to have a pain free and peaceful transition into the next life.

Thank you for making and sharing this. 💕

Animals also have souls. Along with breaths of life. I believe my heavely father will have him waiting in my home in heaven for me. You guys too....❤️

I feel so sorry for your loss. Truly the hardest thing to do. Felt both your pain and loss. You have given Shadow a dignified ending and Shadow knows it. May Shadow be watched over by the angels and love by those around her. Rest now Shadow. Rest.

I have watched this tonight and i couldn't stop crying for you. I hope you are both okay and Shadow is surely in heaven with Jesus and all the other dogs. The vet was so kind and understanding. Gods blessings to you all, from Belfast Northern Ireland UK ❤❤❤

This video was so sad to watch but I know you had to do it. Hopefully it helps people in this very sad situation to make a decision in regard to their furry companion. I know it must have been a very tough decision but the vet who came to your house did a great job. Shadow was so at peace during her final moments, you could definitely tell. She is in a much better place now... running through fields being without any pain or discomfort... you guys did the right thing here.

Having been through this with my 13 year old black Labrador, Louis, my heart went out to you. I cried buckets over your video. Keep strong and never forget your canine friend.

Our choco lab boy, our beloved Sid, came to the end of the road one gorgeous sunny summer morning when he woke up totally blind (overnight). He was already deaf and couldn't get up or move about without assistance. The blindness was for us was unbearable for him, we couldn't bare for him to be in silent blackness and so later that day we said goodbye at home. He was within familiar surrounding right to the end with me laying on the floor tight up to him. When the end came I just howled and howled, I was so distraught, and cried for days and days, and I was a 56 year old man. Even now 4 years later I choke up badly when I stop and remember him and our lives together. I am choking now. Best off to bed.

Thank you guys for posting this. Yall are the sweetest family. Ive learned a lot from this thorough and loving video. And i loved everything about the way you guys treated shadow’s last day and moments. Thank you!

This is such an intimate experience. Thank you for sharing this with us. It must mean a lot to have this entire moment recorded. 💟💟💟

GIVING TIME TO HIS FAITHFUL FRIEND THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL MOMENT MAY HE REST IN PEACE

What a patient and lovely vet

I had to do that just a year ago, to my beloved staffy. He was a rare Red staffy and I always said that I'd never leave his side when he left us. Although he had a really hard start in life, he had a loving departure with me loving and making sure I was there in his last seconds, just cuddling him. They always say that an animal that you loved, will never leave until their mission is completed. Take heart in that. I've gotta go down that road again, BUT, I'll always have an animal, and always be there by their side when they cross the rainbow bridge.

Our family dog has been with us 18 years (born 2/1/2005). We got her when I was 15. I’m now 33, and we are putting her down tomorrow. I was thinking that looking at this video would prepare me for what to expect, but this makes it worse. 8a tomorrow will be very difficult for me and my family. Holiday’s health declined over the years and is now deaf. She cried all the time, and it hurt her to walk. She’s been good to us. Please pray for our family. She is 126 in dog years.

I had a Scottie who passed when he was 15.5years old and hands down the hardest day of my life...I will never forget that day. I understand you're guys pain, and Shadow had such a wonderful life. God bless you two and Rest in Peace Shadow ❤

Why can't dogs live long life's like us.. I'm balling my eyes out This was so peaceful, she was well loved! Shadow has strong parents

Rest in Peace sweet Shadow. So touching. I just did this with my chihuahua last February. Hardest thing I've done. Just tell my self he's not in pain anymore. Sending hugs and love to you both and your sweet baby ❤ ❤

Wonderful and shadow stole My heart watching this video! Thanks for sharing! ❤ What a compassionate vet. ❤

Thank you so much for sharing your last moments with her. My most deepest and my most sincere condolences on your loss. She’s a beautiful dog.

I never cry at videos, and this made me start crying. Thinking about my dog and feeling lucky that she’s still with us. But it’s sad to know that she’s getting older and we may have to do this just hurts. I’ve had her my whole life, I don’t know a world without her in it. Such a beautiful dog. May she rest in peace, chasing all the squirrels, eating all the puppy treats she desires, and running free in a green and sunny field. I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤

Is the grief worth getting a pet? YES. The time and memories you share together are priceless

I understand. My Yorkie dog, Teeko, died in December 2023. He was 14 years old and had a tumor on his side. He was blind and deaf, and he was always sleeping. I still love him. I cried at first, but I remembered he will always be in my heart, no matter what. R.I.P, Teeko. 2010-2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. Our fur babies are like our children. They fill our home with so much love and joy. I have had to go through this myself and it’s heart crunching. My heart is bursting with tears for you. This is a very hard thing to do and go through. Our memories live on until we meet them again. Love and peace! Hugs to you both!

I have made the decision to let my soul mate go. She would be 14 one month from today. She has been declining over the past few months and now her back legs are totally failing her. Yesterday she gave me a look I have never seen before and I knew she was asking for me to show her just how much I really love her. I am numb, trying to figure how to get her to the vet, however, I know this is the one way I can truly show her the love she has given me. My Blanca, my beautiful baby girl Golden. Please pray for me.

This has tears building.... My pets mean the world to me! 😢

We used home euthanasia with our vet for a beloved boxer nearly four years ago and this made me cry in remembrance. So much LOVE, DIGNITY, and RESPECT to allow our much loved pets to go in a peaceful setting with family lovingly saying goodbyes. So very hard, - but so very glad we could participate in a beautiful send off.

Very fortunate dog to have lived such a wonderful life, and be given such a pleasant goodbye from selfless and compassionate owners.

I love when it’s done in the home where they feel the safest and comfortable and the vet was incredible you all let her be her and made it as easy as you could for her and that is beautiful

Thanks for making this heartfelt video. Sometimes the right thing to do is the most difficult and painful option.

I want to thank you so much for posting this! I am struggling with making the decision on how to help my sweet Milo.. He is 15 years old and has almost completely lost his eyesight. His hearing hasn't been good for awhile and he becomes more and more confused everyday. He recently walked off the side of our deck and thank goodness he was okay. I can't stand to watch him go down hill anymore and its time to make this difficult decision. I have been researching like crazy on how I wanted to do it because I can't stand the thought of taking him into the vet and saying goodbye there. He has separation anxiety so bad and no longer likes the car rides so after watching this I do feel like this is the right decision for us! I know this was extremely emotional for both of you but I honestly do appreciate you sharing. This video has eased so many of my fears!!! You both are good doggies parents and you did the most selfless thing you could for shadow! The people that make nasty comments have no idea what they are talking about. Thank you again!!

I am so sorry you lost him but I am wholeheartedly thank you for your video that let me went through the same experience with my dog that I cried and forget to take a record. This is a healing video. Much much love. Thank you for your accompanying till his last breathe

Much love, Shadow. May you be blessed for your service - all through space and time. Well done.

Oh man…this was hard to watch😞🖤 R.I.P. Shadow

Loving our pets is so easy but my god saying goodbye and letting them go is just the hardest thing in the world 😔🌈

Pet loss is horrible loosing a pet can make grown men cry it’s not easy o had to put down my 13YR old lab today it’s been the worst day of my life I just don’t know how I’m gonna live without seeing her

The way you two knew exactly what she needed at every step she took, I knew you are very faithful, protective , caring, fierce pet owners. I know this was two years ago but I have no doubt the sting of this day still lingers. You gave her a peaceful, beautiful, loving goodbye, and she deserved to go gracefully, quietly, and surrounded by her safe place. Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope you have another dog to dote on. All pets in the world deserve the care you give to yours. ❤️

I am sorry for your loss and she is in a better place in Heaven when we will see all the pets again.

Sorry for Shadow’s passing Randall and Diane. You both took really great care of her and she couldn’t ask for better home to be apart of. I hope you both can feel better in the coming days. - Russell

We lost our little Bisquit suddenly and very unexpectedly in 2021. It was during COVID, but our vet was so amazing. They put chairs in their back lawn and let us hold him and say our goodbyes as long as we needed. The beautiful thing is that his ashes were buried in an apple orchard. We still look at his little collar and remember all the good times. We ended getting two sweet puppies to fill the void. Animals are amazingly impactful both during and after life. Our hearts go out to you both. Rest in peace Shadow.

I cried with you watching this. They will suffer no more and be on a better side. You did the right thing.

That was peaceful, 20 years ago I held my German shepherd Khyber when we had to say good bye on a vets table - he was my best friend growing up and was with me everyday. At age 10 over a couple of weeks his stomach swelled up and he went off his food - we brought him to the vets and it was terminal aggressive stomach cancer, I looked into his eyes and spoke to him as the vet gave the injection - it was so fast the light in his eyes vanished in a second. Me and my sister both cried like little children ... I was 20 years old. His pain was over instantaneous, I don't know why we don't provide the same respect to ourselves when all that is left is pain.

It hurts me to watch this .beautiful girl who served you right all her life. I have been there a few times & it never gets easier. R I P Beautiful girl .

I said goodbye to my 17 year old dog just a year ago and it still hurts

Your guys are brave, my dog is 15 years old and blind, but we keep take care of her because it is very hard for us to say goodbye.

Thanks so much for posting this, have to do this soon and it helps to see what it was like.im so sorry

Wow! I feel like meeting Shadow through your videos was almost like meeting her in real life. I am so sorry for your loss she will be truly missed. RIP Shadow

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dog is so beautiful and I can see how loved she is.❤

Letting your beloved companion go is the final act of pure love.

Theyll never stab you in the back, theyll never judge you, theyll never ask for anything in return except their most basic needs and some love...theyll be by your side till the day they day and all we can do is do them one final favor and act of love by letting them go and take away their pain...its the worst but even till their last breath they dont want to see you hurt and will try to comfort you in your grief, almost like theyre letting you know that its ok and theyre ready to go... Rest in peace to all our loyal friends...always by your side

Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment of your lives. You gave Shadow a wonderful life. You will see Shadow again at the Rainbow Bridge. Grief is the price we pay for Love.

I’m terrified of having to put my dog down but he’s got cancer and I can tell it’s getting to that point and this video helped a lot. Thank you. I pray we have such a lovely person explaining the process and being kind like this when we have to make the choice. I’m in tears and still scared about it but comforted that it didn’t look painful.

I am so sorry for your loss, what a loss to bear. It is never easy but it gets better through. You will meet again when the time is right.

Aww, that is so sad to lose a pet. Im so sorry for your loss. I literally cried. The whole video, I wanted to reach through the video and give both of you hugs

You guys are so beautiful,loving, and sweet. You touched all of our lives shadow. You're such a good girl.