This dog turns 19, the equivalent of 123 human years: “I’m not ready to say goodbye”

In our lives, our pets hold a special place in our hearts. We become attached to them, sharing our daily lives and creating deep emotional bonds. However, time passes and our furry companions age, sometimes too quickly for our liking. This is the moving story that Mariana Letícia shares with us today, a young woman from Taubaté, in São Paulo, about her dog Donny, who is celebrating his 19th birthday.

Donny, Mariana's faithful companion, has reached the ripe old age of 19, which is equivalent to 123 human years. An extraordinary age for a dog, which demonstrates the attentive care and love his mistress has for him. However, despite this exceptional longevity, Mariana confides that she is not ready to say goodbye to her lifelong friend.

Mariana's family adopted Donny in 2002 when he was just a puppy. “He followed my mother when she came home from work nineteen years ago, then we took him in,” Letícia explains. Since that day, Donny has become a full member of the family, sharing the joys and sorrows of his owners.

Like any living being, Donny saw his physical abilities decline with age. “He's been blind for a long time, he doesn't hear very well anymore and he hasn't had any teeth for years. He can't walk because when old age sets in, it has a lot of consequences on the body,” confides Mariana. Faced with these challenges, Donny requires special care and constant attention to ensure a comfortable end of life.

Mariana remembers with nostalgia the time when Donny was full of energy and vitality. “I admit that I am not ready to say goodbye to him. I wanted him to stay young forever. He loved running around the park and peeing on EVERY tree he found while we stood like idiots waiting for him to mark his territory,” she confides with emotion. These precious memories make it all the more difficult for Mariana to accept the idea of losing her faithful companion.

In her publication, Mariana also raises the question of the abandonment of elderly animals by certain owners. “Do you also take care of your elderly dogs? I don’t understand how people abandon them,” she asks. This reflection invites readers to question their own relationship with their aging pets and the responsibility that falls to them.

Donny and Mariana's story reminds us of the importance of caring for our pets throughout their lives, until their last breath. As owners, we have a responsibility to provide them with a happy and dignified existence, whatever their age. This testimony is a call to cherish and accompany our furry companions at every stage of their lives.

Donny and Mariana's touching story highlights the unique bond between humans and their pets. Beyond the simple relationship between a master and his dog, a true story of love and devotion takes shape. Donny, at 19 years old, embodies the loyalty and unconditional affection that our animals have for us. His journey is a poignant reminder of the unique place our four-legged companions occupy in our lives and the importance of cherishing them every moment, until their last breath.