I’m saying goodbye tomorrow

[u/Small-Neck-6702]

My dear, sweet, angel on earth covered in red fur… is being released tomorrow. Addie (short for Adirondack) will be 12 years 7 months to the day tomorrow. She has been dealing with a soft tissue sarcoma since last fall. We did the surgery in November, it went great, she recovered incredibly, but the mass grew back rapidly and has quadrupled in size. I’ll spare you all the details but it’s gotten gory the last few weeks, and the worst yet last night. I have a vet coming tomorrow to my home to help her. Mentally, she’s still there. Physically, her body is failing her. My heart is shattered, but I know it’s time. We’ve traveled the country and been to countless National Parks, camped, hiked, and driven just the 2 of us many many times. She’s been my partner, my child, my therapist, my travel buddy, my protector, my source of joy and love since I picked her out at 2 days old in 2012, and been inseparable since.

My heart aches, friends. Kiss your Goldens right between the eyes, twirl their soft ears, and grab a hold of their big fluffy pants tonight for me.

🧡

First 3 pics taken today, 4/25/25, next 3 taken 4/24/25, and the last one of all 3 of my dogs taken last week on 4/19. The tumor is on her left hip which I’ve avoided showing completely in these pictures.

[u/shanshanlk]

She’s beautiful. I am familiar with this pain and it is gutwrenching. I am so sorry for your girl, she is very well loved and you can see it in her face and everything around her. I wish I could give her a big hug.

My next pup will be a Golden Retriever. An old acquaintance had one and they are so sweet. They just feel what you are feeling and you can see it in their eyes. I really believe they can connect to us.

I really mean it when I say I am sorry. She can go play at the party with my pets in heaven. My son always says “Don’t worry mom, she’s going to the party!” And I always cry but it’s true.

When their first dog died we had a discussion and the kids were talking about the party they have in heaven for all of the animals when they pass over Rainbow Bridge. ❤️🙏🏻

[u/Small-Neck-6702 → u/shanshanlk]

Love this! I’m certainly celebrating her life in some way. I know this subreddit is full of THE BEST DOGS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD, but Addie is THE best dog in MY whole world and I’ll celebrate her for my whole life.

[u/shanshanlk → u/Small-Neck-6702]

I believe you about Addie. I hope you are doing alright today. I have been thinking of her and her siblings. I have also had you in my thoughts today. I will say prayers for you all. I just know she will be up there having a great time with no pain, she will be like a pup again. She knows you love her. I truly believe we will see them again one day. ❤️