Max was a golden retriever who loved his family more than anything. He was loyal, friendly, and playful. He always greeted them with a wagging tail and a lick on the face. He enjoyed going for walks, playing fetch, and cuddling on the couch.
He was the best friend of Jake, a 10-year-old girl who adored him. Jake and Max did everything together. They ate, slept, and watched TV together. They played games, did homework, and shared secrets together. They were inseparable.
But one day, Max started to act differently. He became lethargic, depressed, and uninterested in his usual activities. He stopped eating, drinking, and barking. He lost weight, hair, and energy.
Jake's parents took him to the vet, who ran some tests and gave them the bad news. Max had a rare and incurable form of cancer that was spreading rapidly throughout his body. There was nothing they could do to save him. He only had a few weeks left to live.
Jake was heartbroken. She couldn't believe that his best friend was going to die. She cried, screamed, and begged for a miracle. She refused to accept the reality.
She decided to spend as much time as she could with Max, and make his last days as happy as possible. She gave him his favorite treats, toys, and blankets. She took him to his favorite places, like the park, the beach, and the lake. She told him how much he loved him, and thanked him for being her friend.
She also took pictures and videos of Max, and made a scrapbook of their memories. She wanted to preserve their bond forever.
But as the days passed, Max's condition worsened. He became weaker, sicker, and more in pain. He could barely walk, breathe, or see. He suffered from seizures, vomiting, and bleeding.
Jake's parents decided that it was time to end his suffering. They made an appointment with the vet to euthanize him peacefully. They told Jake that it was the kindest thing to do for Max, and that he would go to a better place where he would be free from pain.
Jake understood their decision, but she still felt devastated. She didn't want to say goodbye to Max. She wanted him to stay with him forever.
She hugged Max for the last time, and whispered in his ear: "You are my best friend, Max. I will always love you. I will never forget you."
Max licked Jake's face for the last time, and wagged his tail for the last time. He looked into Jake's eyes for the last time, and said with his eyes: "You are my best friend too, Jake. I love you too. I will always be with you."
They said their final farewell, and let go of each other.
Max died peacefully in Jake's arms.
Jake cried bitterly in Max's fur.
The end.
Image credit: Jamie Street
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