Dogs are honestly the best. They are loyal, can become certified to help those in need, sense emotions, and just normally a big or small ball of fluff. People get to experience several important milestones with their canine companion, but there comes a time when that journey ends.

I recently experienced my childhood dog passing. I was one of the lucky few who did not have to experience a sudden death, but I think at a certain point, you know when it is close to that time. My dog, Bentley, was suffering from a tumor that formed on his neck. While we were trying to wait for as long as possible and did everything to prolong his life, that time still came. The tumor eventually ruptured, and we knew we could not let him continue on at that point. At the high point of his life, he weighed about 5-7 pounds and looked nice and round. On the last day of his life, he was just under five pounds but was mostly skin and bones with the tumor almost the size of his head.