The treatments he received allowed him to regain trust in people. He improved substantially over the course of several weeks. His expression had shifted from melancholy to joyful. Unlike humans, our loyal four-legged friends only require love.
When he needed to reciprocate the total love the Golden Retriever had shown him over the years, the prior owner abandoned him. Fortunately, there are those who are moved by positive sentiments; one family decided to give him another chance.
He spent a year of his life with his new adopted parents, which was documented in various photographs. However, the sickness returned, and not even the dog's indestructible spirit could save him. Even standing had become impossible, and his owners had to say their goodbyes after being taken to the clinic.
As she closed her eyes, tears ran down the faces of those who had been by her side during the most difficult periods. They were comforted by the notion that they had made the final stretch worthwhile.