A tear-jerking video has showed a couple taking their dying dog Hugo on a special weekend break to a scenic cabin to say their final goodbyes.
Hugo’s owner, Elyse, from Halifax, Canada, posted about the pup’s last adventure at a forest getaway before he had to be put down due to his ongoing health issues.
Elyse posted the heart-wrenching video, which has gone viral, and wrote on social media: ‘I’m holding my sweet boy for our last night of cuddles while I read all of your kind words, thank you so much everyone.
‘A perfect last weekend with my baby.’
Hugo’s owner, Elyse, from Halifax, Canada, posted the pup’s final adventure at a forest getaway before he had to be put down due to his ongoing health issues
One video showed the pet being carried by Elyse’s partner through the scenic trail, before arriving at their cabin for the weekend
Hugo still wagged his tale as he spent his last moments with his loving owners
She said that Hugo was able to listen to the waves crashing and the birds chirping all around him in his final days as they holidayed in Tilly’s Head, Nova Scotia, Canada.
One video showed the pet being carried by Elyse’s partner through the scenic trail, before arriving at their cabin for the weekend.
Another clip showed the black pup resting peacefully on their balcony as he looked adoringly at his owner and took in the beautiful landscape for the final time.
Hugo still wagged his tale as he spent his last moments with his loving owners.
Elyse told her followers that Hugo was a rescue pup from North Carolina.
His owners said they think their dog was a spaniel hound mix ‘with perhaps some border collie’, but they were unsure because he was adopted.
Elyse had been documenting her dog’s slow health deterioration on social media – and on May 17, showed a video of him being carried down the stairs at home because of his issues.
She wrote at the time: ‘He’s getting better every day but we still don’t want him falling on the stairs.’
Another clip showed the black pup resting peacefully on their balcony as he looked adoringly at his owner and took in the beautiful landscape for the final time
Hugo getting cuddles from his owner for one of the final times
Elyse and her partner posted about their final weekend with their pet Hugo
After posting about their final cabin weekend together, one sweet commenter wrote: ‘This made me cry. What a lucky dog to have you as his family. Hugs to you all.’
Another added: ‘This is absolutely beautiful. What an incredibly lucky boy he is to have been a part of such a thoughtful family. He’ll be waiting for you up there.’
A third said: ‘Immediately sobbing. I’m sure he had the best time.’
And another well wisher added: ‘I am so sorry, it’s been our hardest goodbyes. Sending hugs, run free sweet baby!’ As another commented: ‘This broke me. I’m so glad you were able to spend some last amazing moments with your fur baby.’
Others shared their own experiences with putting their pets down.
One person said: ‘The anticipatory grief is very real. I had to let my girl go recently after 16 years, it’s the worst feeling.’
Another said: ‘We had our last week with our senior baby, Hugo, last week. He turned 16 on Wednesday and passed naturally in my arms on the Saturday. Sending big hugs.’
Elyse responded: ‘I’m so sorry to hear, I know our two Hugos will be with us forever.’
The Humane Society of the United States gives the advice: ‘Try to not replay your last moments with your pet.
‘It can be common to ruminate on your pet’s final days or moments, especially if they were traumatic.
‘Instead, focus on the life you shared with your pet and some of your favorite memories with them.
‘Remember, your pet’s pain has passed. You are the one in pain now, and you must lovingly care for yourself.’
