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Photographer Says Goodbye To Her 16-Year-Old Dog With Heartwarming Photoshoot
When photographer Maria Sharp realized that her 16-year-old dog and companion Chubby may soon pass on, she decided to celebrate their life together with a heartwarming and touching photo shoot by Suzanne Price.
23-year-old Sharp began by unearthing old photos of them together when she was just 7 years old. When she became interested in photography, Chubby often wound up serving as a model. When Sharp recently realized that Chubby may not have much time left, she asked Suzanne Price to give them one last photo shoot together – on the other side of the camera.
Although Chubby passed away soon after the photoshoot, we’re happy to see that some of her last moments were spent cuddling together with her loving owner.
More info: suzuranphotography.com | mariacsharp.com | Facebook (Suzanne) | Facebook (Maria) (h/t: petapixel)
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Chubby passed away soon after her photoshoot. She was 16 years old.
“This was the first day we got her, I was so excited to have something of my own I could take care of and love.”
“This is one of my favorite pictures. I still pick her up like a baby till this day… even though she’s never been fond of my smothering.”
“It’s so weird she’s laying on my legs. I think I was more of her best friend than I realized.”
“And then she started sleeping all the time and taking over the bathroom.”
“She got a whole lot of lovin’ from people who didn’t even know her!”
“When I didn’t have anyone to hang out with I hung out with, Chubby and I took selfies that weren’t called selfies yet.”
“[This photo] won the “Pet Selfie” Contest at my vet’s office. It was fun to see her cuteness officially recognized.”
“And then Chubby showed me off to college…”
“We started to see Chubby’s health decline over the last couple years. First came the cataracts.”
“She began to lose her hearing and eventually lost the rest.”
“She started losing traction in her paws so we had to put a rug by her water and food bowls. Then she had trouble sleeping.”
“A week ago, she started vomiting and stopped eating all together. She got some medicine to help with the nausea but that didn’t seem to work.”
“I decided to do a portrait session with Chubby about a week ago. This was when I knew her time was soon but not right around the corner.”
“Her blood work results came back fine so we decided to go with an x-ray. That’s when we found the gallstones.”
“Surgery was the only sure fire way to fix it and we knew she was too weak for surgery.”
“We made the decision to let her go on Monday. I’m writing this while she’s still alive because I know if I were to wait until after she was gone my brain would be mush and I wouldn’t be able to type through my tears.”
R.I.P. Chubby
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KarinMorris 10 years ago
She was adorable. The one great downfall to being a dog lover is the fact that they don't live long enough.
LynnMills 10 years ago
Am going through exactly same situation at moment with my beautiful old cat. So sad, and soooooo hard.
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JoeyTai 10 years ago
I had to say goodbye to my two Bichons within the same year. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. We love them to the end.
ReginaBentle 10 years ago
i think that story was amazing..chubby was there all through her childhood and never missed a beat..i can tell chubby was loved....r.i.p.
ZuriHernandez 10 years ago
I'm at work, and i'm crying like a baby! I have two dogs, and they are my life.
LauraCanfield 10 years ago
I know how she felt deciding to let her little family member go. R.I.P. Chubby
StephanieJackson 10 years ago
By the time I reached the end of the photos, I was reading them captions through tears.
GabrielaGaldonConejo 10 years ago
Love dogs, adored mine. She must have been very happy living with you. God bless you
captaingrumpy 9 years ago
It's a horrible feeling to say Good Bye to the one that has been your shadow and friend. But it's more than friend , They are part of you and that's what goes......Heartbreaking. You Never get over it. I still say good night to my pal Charlie. He left me four years ago after being there for 17 years.
LuvRofLife pray 9 years ago
Tears tears & more tears..God Bless Maria Sharp for the loving owner that she was...
LuvRofLifepray 9 years ago
Just no words..only tears tears tears..,God bless Maria Sharp..a beautiful caring person...
10 years ago
R.I.P chubby...........your a kind and loving owner..........just be thankful that God give her few more years to be with you.........love
Greenteakitkat 10 years ago
Rest in peace Chubby! :( my dog just turned 10 this year and she's starting to develop cataracts. I want to cry!
Ken Baldwin 10 years ago
I'm typing this, with tears running down my face. The beauty of these photos, shows how much love you both had for each other.
Sharlynn Ng 10 years ago
What an honorable and gorgeous post. People often forget that pets will age too. Our dog just turned 17 this year, hope she makes it to 20!
Nadia Bachtiar 10 years ago
I can feel the sadness thru your loss :'( RIP Chubby.., you will be missed.
MaRiaSipasulta 10 years ago
remind me of my dog... i love her too.. may chubby meet ausy in heaven.. all dogs goest to heaven becoz they are the most beautiful animal
Kawika Lopez 10 years ago
Im sorry for your loss. I never did anything for my dog...I always feel regret when I read about someone losing their dog this way.
Kevin Ling 10 years ago
Thank you for this, it was very touching and you can have him with you for a life time now
Doxielover 10 years ago
Makes me think of all my dogs I have loved so much & had to say good night & good bye to
Carol Page 10 years ago
Very touching. I'm in tears. I've been through this with at least a dozen cats , yet I would never hesitate to adopt again.
PatriciaUgay 10 years ago
I also had a basset hound, named Chocolate. Did the last minute photoshoot with him. RIP CHUBBY. Be happy in doggie heaven. :)
JosDeKinderen 10 years ago
Be convinced that Chubby has always been gratefull for the opportunity to spend a nice life with you. Thank you for your love.
DarlenePrimrose 10 years ago
What a beautiful way to celebrate Chubby's life, and the journey the two of you took together. R.I.P. Chubby.
SusanPhelps 10 years ago
Put Sasha, our 13 yr. old pug down Monday. Hard but I was right there. She was ready- we just weren't. Hang in there. Chubby will wait 4 U!
AndreaCaileex 10 years ago
Fighting my tears away but I'm Just like fighting like a baby, so i let go my tears to fall R.I.P Chubby, I have a dog named Chubby too D;
BetteLuksha-Gammell 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to your best friend.. I wish I could have done this with my lil Dibs.
Jose Zaldaña 10 years ago
I'm really sorry for your loss, I hope your dog is in the best place that our Creator chose for her. a fraternal embrace
JoseZaldaña 10 years ago
Realmente siento mucho tu perdida, se lo que es amar mucho a una mascota.
Mikhail Blacer 10 years ago
Ninjas are cutting onions again. I'm sure that she lived a great life with her. She's pretty btw.
iCatchUrDream 10 years ago
R.I.P. pretty girl. We all gonna meet with our darlings one day, stay strong
Deena Petrick 10 years ago
RIP Chubby. Wish I had done a photo shoot with my dad's dog before we had to let him go. I hope Chubby & Buddy meet. Buddy loved to play.
SophieA.(lolsoph) 10 years ago
This is breaking my heart. Chubby had the best life, though. It makes me happy to know that you were there from the beginning to end. R.I.P.
VasitiRitova 10 years ago
Awwww...thank you Chubby. Many thanks for sharing your story Maria. Too special
PaulaNatale 10 years ago
I wish every dog is so lucky to have a life filled with love like Chubby had. She was truly loved by you.
Tracie Virgadamo-Thomas 10 years ago
So beautiful and sad at the same time. Rest easy sweet Chubby. So glad he had someone who loved him as much as you do!! Condolences
AileenAdriano 10 years ago
What a sweet story. I am going through something similar with my furry companion...Soon, but in the mean time we cherish what we have!!!
HeatherCook 10 years ago
breaks my heart, I know how this feels, I recently lost my best friend of 14yrs to cancer.
BärbelTegtmeier 10 years ago
Words can not explain what I feel when my dog is gone. I wish you strenght.
Maureen Lynch 10 years ago
We said goodbye to our precious Casey on Sept. 27. Like you with Chubby, we miss her like crazy. Take care of yourself at this tough time.
MaureenLynch 10 years ago
We had to say goodbye to our Casey three weeks ago. I understand your sadness and loss. Please take care of yourself during this rough time.
Edwar Gómez 10 years ago
My God!! When I read last photo, my tears were already coming out... I think I won't resist when my pets passed away.
WallyHenderson 10 years ago
I think you are one of the greatest dog owners ever such a moving tribute to your best friend may your heart of gold never tarnish
MauraHigginson 10 years ago
Sitting here holding tight to my seven year old lab, Finley, as he licks the river of tears from my face. So very sorry for your loss...
Maud Monson 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to a faithful and loving companion! Chubby was so lucky to have you as her Mommy! Bless you and bless Chubby!
MaudMonson 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to a faithful, loving companion! This touched my heart in so many ways! Chubby was so lucky to have you!
Isamar Munguia 10 years ago
I also lost my doggy best friend a few months ago, miss her everyday, but I'm so thankful that she was part of my life. I wish you the best.
Julie Hunter Caver Burdine 10 years ago
A wonderful to honor your pet and the relationship R.I.P. Chubby
Stefan Van Rompaey 10 years ago
It is great to see how Chubby was surrounded with love from is first moment on this earth to his last ;-)
RonaldFerreira 10 years ago
next dog gets sick take x rays such a lost for a dog to go after so many years together
CiaraKeith 10 years ago
My dog just died at 16yr in july shes a american chow chow, her name was fluffy. I miss her so much this story made me think of her
AlisaMoskowitz 10 years ago
Reminds me of my Daisy! I loved her so much it took me forever before I could even consider adopting again.
JeimyAndrade 10 years ago
Thank you for sharing your amazing life experience with Chubby. Her love will always be with you, and she will be your new Angel. Hugs
MadelynnKnoespel 10 years ago
Been there with five of my dogs and it is always painful but worth the pain knowing I loved them and they loved me so dearly :) Peace Maria
Natalie Hampton 10 years ago
So sorry for your loss, amazing life for Chubby! I lost my 14 1/2 year old GS 5/14- I loved her dearly. Comfort/hugs to you!
NatalieHampton 10 years ago
So sorry for your loss. I lost my GSD in May of this year, she was 14 1/2 years. I had a b/w photo book made of our wonderful life together
carlosmariska edwards 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to a beloved member of your family.
CarmenGagliardi 10 years ago
im so sorry, rip chubby, you will have fun over the rainbow bridge
Alanna Vinyard 10 years ago
Our pets bring us such love & joy!! No human can do better at keeping our secrets, listening to our worries and loving us unconditionally.
AlannaVinyard 10 years ago
Our pets bring such love and joy to our lives. No human can keep a secret better, listen to your deepest thoughts and love unconditionally.
Nancy Taylor 10 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story & how amazing the 16 yrs you had with your best friend. They teach us so much about love & life.
MollyBrown 10 years ago
Awe well Chubby has surely left his footprints on everyone's hearts that read this...
ChristosLaganis 10 years ago
That my sweet 16 years Husky, still alive with few symptoms and everyday i amthinking when she will have to pass away
Cindywella 10 years ago
Warm and touching... Reminds us that life is soo short and it is what we do with it that matters...
Sonja Fagan 10 years ago
You are an amazing person. I know your pain. You've given this dog everything he needed. Bless you.b
EllenGarrison 10 years ago
Totally sweet, loving, adorable. Thank you, RIP Chubby. (Chubby is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge!
BryceYoung 10 years ago
hard i know..its been a year since i lost my dog Bo it really hurts so many good times, i'm sorry for your loss Chubby was cool
miralpatni 10 years ago
I never had a pet but I understand the grief of loosing someone you love. Its a very beautiful portrait :) RIP Chubby
Glynis Lailann 10 years ago
Pets become your loyal-est, best-est friends. It is always heart-wrenchingly sad to let them go.
Nancy Ebbert 10 years ago
Run free and wait for your girl at the Rainbow Bridge, sweet Chubby. So sorry for your loss.
BhaviniSingh 10 years ago
I lost my 16 years old beloved dog two weeks back. He had kidney failure. I can completely relate to this article.
BeverlyShelton-Prock 10 years ago
Such a wonderful tribute to the dog you loved. It hits home how much they touch our hearts and lives.
ClaudyRocha 10 years ago
Was Crying like crazy and then my dog (Heart) heard me and started giving me kisses. Will never take those kisses for granted again
Jeanine Solomon 10 years ago
I am crying so hard. Have been where she is and it is hard and you have a huge hole in your heart RIP CHUBBY
ClaraMarlysa 10 years ago
:( I sorry for your lost. When I read your story I feel like I've know chubby personality. RIP beautiful dog.
HeidyBreed 10 years ago
What a lovely dog and what a good life till the end. You will mis her but keep the memory in you heart!
DebbieRitchie 10 years ago
Too close to home for me; Chubby looks a lot like my Sync, who left Earth 1 year ago 10/19 in similar circumstances. How blessed we were!
Virginia Lee Hostman 10 years ago
My heart goes out to you. The loss of a pet, especially one you've grown up with, is the loss of your best friend. Thank you for sharing.
MaryAnnFlewelling 10 years ago
What a lovely memorial. I just lost my 11-year-old sheltie (Stanley) yesterday. Now I think I can make an album to honor him.
John Lyttle 10 years ago
Facing the same decision with my deeply loved 17 year old collie - moved to tears by this. They tear out our hearts and don't even know it.
JohnLyttle 10 years ago
Facing the same decision with my deeply loved 17 year old collie. Moved to tears - how they rip out our hearts and don't even know it.
JacqueSolomon 10 years ago
Our pets capture our hearts in such a special way. Your pictures reflect a beautiful story of true friendship and love. Thanks for sharing
MiaWallace 10 years ago
Wow, just put my dog down a week ago. The EXACT same story: cataracts, hearing, walking and stop eating. She was 15. Sorry for your loss.
SteveJones 10 years ago
I have photos like this... I cherish them! I am not sure I could ever do it again.... Probably the most painful, sad and hard day of my life
NellekevandenBerg 10 years ago
Pfff, I also lost my dog: 16 years old. Good memories, sometimes crying. She stays part if me
Debra Cusick 10 years ago
If anyone can read this and not shed a tear . . . you're a sociopath.
MutsumiMiki 10 years ago
no sad there but only much love as a family between Chubby and her. may they will meet again someday.
FerccioPadilla 10 years ago
16 Years it's a life. I had the same experience and now I regret not having a photo sesion with my dog.
RoseMarieCoffmanMidgettKaufmann 10 years ago
What a precious relationship!!!! RIP Chubby!!! You were loved!!!!
SuzanneWolski 10 years ago
This is exactly what I just went through with my wonderful dog, Maggie. It's been 3 weeks now and I still get teary eyed missing her so much
GirlonfirebySachie 10 years ago
i feel u... i also lost a dog and on the 20th of oct. is his 1st yr. death anniversary.. i also have a sr. dog she is 9yrs.old...
MutsumiMiki 10 years ago
no sad there. only real love of the family between Chubby and the girl. may they will meet again.
HienNguyenThu 10 years ago
I hadn't enough time to say goodbye to DOM. He passed away yesterday :(
IgnacioPatau 10 years ago
Always: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=142571035919182&set=a.100266533482966.375.100004988580396&type=1&theater
Maïssa Bachouche 10 years ago
I have done the same thing for my dog because it was so hard to watch him suffer :'(
Bobbie Barnett 10 years ago
Aww, that is lovely and sad at the same time..xxxx ..:( RIP, beautiful creature.
AntonioEscio 10 years ago
I lost my 10 year old dachshund, Monmon, last october 14, and i cant help but go over his old pictures.......sigh
Julie Barns 10 years ago
So heartbreaking. So similar to the story of my dog Honey recently. Rest in peace sweet doggies.
JulieBarns 10 years ago
So heartbreaking. So similar to the story of my dog Honey recently. RIP sweet doggies.
PaulCasalme 10 years ago
I do have a pet a Labrador, he is 12 years old. He suffers from arthritis and not as strong as he is today during his younger days. RIP
AgengRaditya 10 years ago
AAwwww man... RIP Chubby. So sad. I lost my cat last month and it was a hard time.
YolandieCrause 10 years ago
I think it is an awesome thing to do. I have a doggie and her name Chappie. I also cuddle her like a baby and tell her all my secrets.
Jesse Wrucha 10 years ago
oh wow she resembles my girl Uma so much! i think its those barn-roof ears :)
Jesse Wrucha 10 years ago
she is now back to the earth- painless and full of joy!
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MagdalenRoss 10 years ago
I have lost so many precious beautiful souls like Chubby I know how your heart must be breaking! Sending love and light from Australia xx
RandyGupta 10 years ago
I can so feel with you. I was grown up with horses and dogs. Seeing them grow up, living and dying is a gift and yet heartbreaking.
FrankJunaidy 10 years ago
wow i think she must be smiling from heaven right now... she was so blessed to have you as a bestfriend... RIP Chubby....
AshleyRice 10 years ago
Such sweet, sweet memories you'll be able to treasure for years to come. My heart goes out to you and your family <3
Esther'sCloset 10 years ago
Tears are welling up in my eyes... Dogs are like a companion, a friend or a family.. Sorry for ur loss :'(
LaurieSmith 10 years ago
I am crying as well. I had to do the same thing to my cat - 17 years of age - trying not to think about my current pets, a cat and a dog.
EmilyAustin 10 years ago
I certainly feel your pain, and I'm crying as I type this. We put our 16 year old dog down last month. Thank you for sharing your story.
KellyJansema 10 years ago
I'm so sorry for you. What a great memorial. Now I cry remembering my dog Max. Lost at 11 years old because of his epilepsy.
Lorraine Phillips 10 years ago
Tears are welling up in my eyes, what a lovely story of love and friendship between two souls. RIP chubby!!!
KellyanneLynch 10 years ago
What a beautiful way to say goodbye to your dear, sweet dog. You gave Chubby a wonderful life!
WilliamFlemingIII 10 years ago
What a tribute to a good friend and family member. All dogs go to heaven...especially those called Chubby.
ToniReynolds 10 years ago
Thank God you both had so much love to share...my baby Cheeto will be 16 next month and its heartbreaking to think of letting him go...
RoniMattiello 10 years ago
So heartwarming. RIP Chubby. Hope you get to meet my Nero on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Wishing you much strength.
Karolína Tichá 10 years ago
I've lost my dog recently as well, he was a brother to me, RIP Chubby and Indy, they're together now, somewhere I belive :)
KarolínaTichá 10 years ago
I've lost my dog recently as well, he was a brother to me, RIP Chubby and Indy, they're together now :)
TonichApostol 10 years ago
Wasn't there any other way to save her? Just asking.. feel so bad..
Joanne Romshak 10 years ago
sweet. wish we would have done this when we knew our doggy's end was near.
JoanneRomshak 10 years ago
how sweet and sad. we lost our 14 year old fur baby this year too. we knew his time was coming to an end. wish we would have done this!
Emma Tanglevine 10 years ago
for those of us who have lost a pet its a comfort to know we arent alone in our sorrow....thank you for sharing this with us....
Emma Tanglevine 10 years ago
bless you for giving chubby a fantastic life and a fantastic farewell tribute..
Dawn-marieEyles 10 years ago
The pain is unbearable my thoughts go with you,at losing a special friend.
MiltonGolombek 10 years ago
It is allways sad to loose a companion like this. Unfortunatly dog's life span is much shorter than ours.
AlexPlaska 10 years ago
they truly touch our souls!! we share so much with them, the good, the bad and our worst days! they understand us like no other!LOVE
AaronKitcher 10 years ago
At least chubby was lucky to have someone to love him. And u were lucky ti have him in ur life. Remember him always. Dogs r unreplacable xxx
gabriela almaraz 10 years ago
los animales son maravillosos yo tuve perros que fueron mas que una mascota parte de la familia bonito recuerdo
DagmarMyskova 10 years ago
Thank you very much for this. I have hard time to see my dog loosing slowly his health and can not still imagine letting him go one day...
RafaelGuillen 10 years ago
the bond one can have with their pet is mostly immeasurable to those who have never experienced the love that a pet can give.
EvettePagano 10 years ago
RIP Chubby. Run and play pain free at the Rainbow Bridge. Know that you are loved and will be missed by all who knew you. <3 ("")("")
MichelHageraats 10 years ago
I wish you the best of luck and remember, Chubby will always be in your heart. Thanks for sharing, now Chubby is also in our heart. <3
Esti Baruch 10 years ago
i had to poot my dog to sleep a few month ago, she and i were together for 14 y', i got her she was 2 m' old. so i know what u feel.
TinaCampbell 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to Chubby! Sorry for your loss...So sweet and sad at the same time...
LynneWalker 10 years ago
a true best friend - sorry for the loss of your gorgeous pup - you have many happy memories xxxx
SarahSchultz 10 years ago
Saying goodbye to our pets is always difficult. They do not ask for much from us,but give so much.
Marcia Amen 10 years ago
I know what it is like to lose a pet, it is heartbreaking, mine will always be in my heart.
BrendaHayes 10 years ago
My beloved Bassador passed in May, a rescue, never really knew for certain his age. Truth be told, he rescued me. I miss him everday.
AshleeAlexander 10 years ago
RIP sweet baby. What a heartwarming tribute to your furry friend and family member.
SandraMorgenthal 10 years ago
Shure that he has a good walk on the Rainbowbridge and hes playing a lot with other animals who are there.R.I.P lovely idea
DarleneGolden 10 years ago
tears and what a beautiful way to remember your dear best friend may the Lord be with you while you miss your friend Chubby
Ingrid Machado 10 years ago
I'm crying too.It was the same with one of my dogs that was born in my home. The day after I pet her, she died.. She was just waiting for it
LuanneMeader 10 years ago
very sweet story of mutual devotion beautifully told in your pictures
HalieFarek 10 years ago
May she rest in peace, and may your heart be at peace knowing she is no longer in pain. You will be reunited one day.
SigridLongney 10 years ago
My heart feels for you. RIP Chubby. You will always be on your "sister's" mind.
Crystal McCallion 10 years ago
We need companionship with pets. They teach us many things, including how to let them go in the end :(
CrystalMcCallion 10 years ago
We need companionship with a pet. They teach us many things. Including how to let them go in the end :(
JuliePatrick 10 years ago
R.I.P. Chubby. So sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace in the days ahead.
CristinaCatalinaBacescu 10 years ago
Be positive, strong and be sure that you made her life wonderful. She'll be with you forever in your thoughts and memories...Peace and love!
RomiGaspirc 10 years ago
Very very similar story to that of me and my Kuki. Even the photos are selfied in very similar way. Oh, I know your pain. :/
diane_spinks123@yahoo.com 10 years ago
thank you, for sharing chubby.......she had a wonderful "dog life" filled with love and caring....love all the pic's.......
KatarinaKomesarovic 10 years ago
We recently went through this with BOTH our dogs within 5 weeks of each other. Forever in our memories and eternally in our hearts <3.
Griselle Lugo 10 years ago
Heartbreaking & plain sad! I went through pretty much the same with my 18 yrs. yorkie Lulú. I feel for you Maria! May the force be with you!
DEborahBell 10 years ago
Rip to chubby I have two loving dogs and I love them like chubby is loved
GunnelKnutsson 10 years ago
So very sad. But at least you had 16 years of having her, and bright memories
Lourmides Angeline Gequinto 10 years ago
I am with you through these times. Your photos are very amazing. God bless you.
KarinMorris 10 years ago
She was adorable. The one great downfall to being a dog lover is the fact that they don't live long enough.
LynnMills 10 years ago
Am going through exactly same situation at moment with my beautiful old cat. So sad, and soooooo hard.
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I had to say goodbye to my two Bichons within the same year. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. We love them to the end.
ReginaBentle 10 years ago
i think that story was amazing..chubby was there all through her childhood and never missed a beat..i can tell chubby was loved....r.i.p.
ZuriHernandez 10 years ago
I'm at work, and i'm crying like a baby! I have two dogs, and they are my life.
LauraCanfield 10 years ago
I know how she felt deciding to let her little family member go. R.I.P. Chubby
StephanieJackson 10 years ago
By the time I reached the end of the photos, I was reading them captions through tears.
GabrielaGaldonConejo 10 years ago
Love dogs, adored mine. She must have been very happy living with you. God bless you
captaingrumpy 9 years ago
It's a horrible feeling to say Good Bye to the one that has been your shadow and friend. But it's more than friend , They are part of you and that's what goes......Heartbreaking. You Never get over it. I still say good night to my pal Charlie. He left me four years ago after being there for 17 years.
LuvRofLife pray 9 years ago
Tears tears & more tears..God Bless Maria Sharp for the loving owner that she was...
LuvRofLifepray 9 years ago
Just no words..only tears tears tears..,God bless Maria Sharp..a beautiful caring person...
10 years ago
R.I.P chubby...........your a kind and loving owner..........just be thankful that God give her few more years to be with you.........love
Greenteakitkat 10 years ago
Rest in peace Chubby! :( my dog just turned 10 this year and she's starting to develop cataracts. I want to cry!
Ken Baldwin 10 years ago
I'm typing this, with tears running down my face. The beauty of these photos, shows how much love you both had for each other.
Sharlynn Ng 10 years ago
What an honorable and gorgeous post. People often forget that pets will age too. Our dog just turned 17 this year, hope she makes it to 20!
Nadia Bachtiar 10 years ago
I can feel the sadness thru your loss :'( RIP Chubby.., you will be missed.
MaRiaSipasulta 10 years ago
remind me of my dog... i love her too.. may chubby meet ausy in heaven.. all dogs goest to heaven becoz they are the most beautiful animal
Kawika Lopez 10 years ago
Im sorry for your loss. I never did anything for my dog...I always feel regret when I read about someone losing their dog this way.
Kevin Ling 10 years ago
Thank you for this, it was very touching and you can have him with you for a life time now
Doxielover 10 years ago
Makes me think of all my dogs I have loved so much & had to say good night & good bye to
Carol Page 10 years ago
Very touching. I'm in tears. I've been through this with at least a dozen cats , yet I would never hesitate to adopt again.
PatriciaUgay 10 years ago
I also had a basset hound, named Chocolate. Did the last minute photoshoot with him. RIP CHUBBY. Be happy in doggie heaven. :)
JosDeKinderen 10 years ago
Be convinced that Chubby has always been gratefull for the opportunity to spend a nice life with you. Thank you for your love.
DarlenePrimrose 10 years ago
What a beautiful way to celebrate Chubby's life, and the journey the two of you took together. R.I.P. Chubby.
SusanPhelps 10 years ago
Put Sasha, our 13 yr. old pug down Monday. Hard but I was right there. She was ready- we just weren't. Hang in there. Chubby will wait 4 U!
AndreaCaileex 10 years ago
Fighting my tears away but I'm Just like fighting like a baby, so i let go my tears to fall R.I.P Chubby, I have a dog named Chubby too D;
BetteLuksha-Gammell 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to your best friend.. I wish I could have done this with my lil Dibs.
Jose Zaldaña 10 years ago
I'm really sorry for your loss, I hope your dog is in the best place that our Creator chose for her. a fraternal embrace
JoseZaldaña 10 years ago
Realmente siento mucho tu perdida, se lo que es amar mucho a una mascota.
Mikhail Blacer 10 years ago
Ninjas are cutting onions again. I'm sure that she lived a great life with her. She's pretty btw.
iCatchUrDream 10 years ago
R.I.P. pretty girl. We all gonna meet with our darlings one day, stay strong
Deena Petrick 10 years ago
RIP Chubby. Wish I had done a photo shoot with my dad's dog before we had to let him go. I hope Chubby & Buddy meet. Buddy loved to play.
SophieA.(lolsoph) 10 years ago
This is breaking my heart. Chubby had the best life, though. It makes me happy to know that you were there from the beginning to end. R.I.P.
VasitiRitova 10 years ago
Awwww...thank you Chubby. Many thanks for sharing your story Maria. Too special
PaulaNatale 10 years ago
I wish every dog is so lucky to have a life filled with love like Chubby had. She was truly loved by you.
Tracie Virgadamo-Thomas 10 years ago
So beautiful and sad at the same time. Rest easy sweet Chubby. So glad he had someone who loved him as much as you do!! Condolences
AileenAdriano 10 years ago
What a sweet story. I am going through something similar with my furry companion...Soon, but in the mean time we cherish what we have!!!
HeatherCook 10 years ago
breaks my heart, I know how this feels, I recently lost my best friend of 14yrs to cancer.
BärbelTegtmeier 10 years ago
Words can not explain what I feel when my dog is gone. I wish you strenght.
Maureen Lynch 10 years ago
We said goodbye to our precious Casey on Sept. 27. Like you with Chubby, we miss her like crazy. Take care of yourself at this tough time.
MaureenLynch 10 years ago
We had to say goodbye to our Casey three weeks ago. I understand your sadness and loss. Please take care of yourself during this rough time.
Edwar Gómez 10 years ago
My God!! When I read last photo, my tears were already coming out... I think I won't resist when my pets passed away.
WallyHenderson 10 years ago
I think you are one of the greatest dog owners ever such a moving tribute to your best friend may your heart of gold never tarnish
MauraHigginson 10 years ago
Sitting here holding tight to my seven year old lab, Finley, as he licks the river of tears from my face. So very sorry for your loss...
Maud Monson 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to a faithful and loving companion! Chubby was so lucky to have you as her Mommy! Bless you and bless Chubby!
MaudMonson 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to a faithful, loving companion! This touched my heart in so many ways! Chubby was so lucky to have you!
Isamar Munguia 10 years ago
I also lost my doggy best friend a few months ago, miss her everyday, but I'm so thankful that she was part of my life. I wish you the best.
Julie Hunter Caver Burdine 10 years ago
A wonderful to honor your pet and the relationship R.I.P. Chubby
Stefan Van Rompaey 10 years ago
It is great to see how Chubby was surrounded with love from is first moment on this earth to his last ;-)
RonaldFerreira 10 years ago
next dog gets sick take x rays such a lost for a dog to go after so many years together
CiaraKeith 10 years ago
My dog just died at 16yr in july shes a american chow chow, her name was fluffy. I miss her so much this story made me think of her
AlisaMoskowitz 10 years ago
Reminds me of my Daisy! I loved her so much it took me forever before I could even consider adopting again.
JeimyAndrade 10 years ago
Thank you for sharing your amazing life experience with Chubby. Her love will always be with you, and she will be your new Angel. Hugs
MadelynnKnoespel 10 years ago
Been there with five of my dogs and it is always painful but worth the pain knowing I loved them and they loved me so dearly :) Peace Maria
Natalie Hampton 10 years ago
So sorry for your loss, amazing life for Chubby! I lost my 14 1/2 year old GS 5/14- I loved her dearly. Comfort/hugs to you!
NatalieHampton 10 years ago
So sorry for your loss. I lost my GSD in May of this year, she was 14 1/2 years. I had a b/w photo book made of our wonderful life together
carlosmariska edwards 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to a beloved member of your family.
CarmenGagliardi 10 years ago
im so sorry, rip chubby, you will have fun over the rainbow bridge
Alanna Vinyard 10 years ago
Our pets bring us such love & joy!! No human can do better at keeping our secrets, listening to our worries and loving us unconditionally.
AlannaVinyard 10 years ago
Our pets bring such love and joy to our lives. No human can keep a secret better, listen to your deepest thoughts and love unconditionally.
Nancy Taylor 10 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story & how amazing the 16 yrs you had with your best friend. They teach us so much about love & life.
MollyBrown 10 years ago
Awe well Chubby has surely left his footprints on everyone's hearts that read this...
ChristosLaganis 10 years ago
That my sweet 16 years Husky, still alive with few symptoms and everyday i amthinking when she will have to pass away
Cindywella 10 years ago
Warm and touching... Reminds us that life is soo short and it is what we do with it that matters...
Sonja Fagan 10 years ago
You are an amazing person. I know your pain. You've given this dog everything he needed. Bless you.b
EllenGarrison 10 years ago
Totally sweet, loving, adorable. Thank you, RIP Chubby. (Chubby is waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge!
BryceYoung 10 years ago
hard i know..its been a year since i lost my dog Bo it really hurts so many good times, i'm sorry for your loss Chubby was cool
miralpatni 10 years ago
I never had a pet but I understand the grief of loosing someone you love. Its a very beautiful portrait :) RIP Chubby
Glynis Lailann 10 years ago
Pets become your loyal-est, best-est friends. It is always heart-wrenchingly sad to let them go.
Nancy Ebbert 10 years ago
Run free and wait for your girl at the Rainbow Bridge, sweet Chubby. So sorry for your loss.
BhaviniSingh 10 years ago
I lost my 16 years old beloved dog two weeks back. He had kidney failure. I can completely relate to this article.
BeverlyShelton-Prock 10 years ago
Such a wonderful tribute to the dog you loved. It hits home how much they touch our hearts and lives.
ClaudyRocha 10 years ago
Was Crying like crazy and then my dog (Heart) heard me and started giving me kisses. Will never take those kisses for granted again
Jeanine Solomon 10 years ago
I am crying so hard. Have been where she is and it is hard and you have a huge hole in your heart RIP CHUBBY
ClaraMarlysa 10 years ago
:( I sorry for your lost. When I read your story I feel like I've know chubby personality. RIP beautiful dog.
HeidyBreed 10 years ago
What a lovely dog and what a good life till the end. You will mis her but keep the memory in you heart!
DebbieRitchie 10 years ago
Too close to home for me; Chubby looks a lot like my Sync, who left Earth 1 year ago 10/19 in similar circumstances. How blessed we were!
Virginia Lee Hostman 10 years ago
My heart goes out to you. The loss of a pet, especially one you've grown up with, is the loss of your best friend. Thank you for sharing.
MaryAnnFlewelling 10 years ago
What a lovely memorial. I just lost my 11-year-old sheltie (Stanley) yesterday. Now I think I can make an album to honor him.
John Lyttle 10 years ago
Facing the same decision with my deeply loved 17 year old collie - moved to tears by this. They tear out our hearts and don't even know it.
JohnLyttle 10 years ago
Facing the same decision with my deeply loved 17 year old collie. Moved to tears - how they rip out our hearts and don't even know it.
JacqueSolomon 10 years ago
Our pets capture our hearts in such a special way. Your pictures reflect a beautiful story of true friendship and love. Thanks for sharing
MiaWallace 10 years ago
Wow, just put my dog down a week ago. The EXACT same story: cataracts, hearing, walking and stop eating. She was 15. Sorry for your loss.
SteveJones 10 years ago
I have photos like this... I cherish them! I am not sure I could ever do it again.... Probably the most painful, sad and hard day of my life
NellekevandenBerg 10 years ago
Pfff, I also lost my dog: 16 years old. Good memories, sometimes crying. She stays part if me
Debra Cusick 10 years ago
If anyone can read this and not shed a tear . . . you're a sociopath.
MutsumiMiki 10 years ago
no sad there but only much love as a family between Chubby and her. may they will meet again someday.
FerccioPadilla 10 years ago
16 Years it's a life. I had the same experience and now I regret not having a photo sesion with my dog.
RoseMarieCoffmanMidgettKaufmann 10 years ago
What a precious relationship!!!! RIP Chubby!!! You were loved!!!!
SuzanneWolski 10 years ago
This is exactly what I just went through with my wonderful dog, Maggie. It's been 3 weeks now and I still get teary eyed missing her so much
GirlonfirebySachie 10 years ago
i feel u... i also lost a dog and on the 20th of oct. is his 1st yr. death anniversary.. i also have a sr. dog she is 9yrs.old...
MutsumiMiki 10 years ago
no sad there. only real love of the family between Chubby and the girl. may they will meet again.
HienNguyenThu 10 years ago
I hadn't enough time to say goodbye to DOM. He passed away yesterday :(
IgnacioPatau 10 years ago
Always: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=142571035919182&set=a.100266533482966.375.100004988580396&type=1&theater
Maïssa Bachouche 10 years ago
I have done the same thing for my dog because it was so hard to watch him suffer :'(
Bobbie Barnett 10 years ago
Aww, that is lovely and sad at the same time..xxxx ..:( RIP, beautiful creature.
AntonioEscio 10 years ago
I lost my 10 year old dachshund, Monmon, last october 14, and i cant help but go over his old pictures.......sigh
Julie Barns 10 years ago
So heartbreaking. So similar to the story of my dog Honey recently. Rest in peace sweet doggies.
JulieBarns 10 years ago
So heartbreaking. So similar to the story of my dog Honey recently. RIP sweet doggies.
PaulCasalme 10 years ago
I do have a pet a Labrador, he is 12 years old. He suffers from arthritis and not as strong as he is today during his younger days. RIP
AgengRaditya 10 years ago
AAwwww man... RIP Chubby. So sad. I lost my cat last month and it was a hard time.
YolandieCrause 10 years ago
I think it is an awesome thing to do. I have a doggie and her name Chappie. I also cuddle her like a baby and tell her all my secrets.
Jesse Wrucha 10 years ago
oh wow she resembles my girl Uma so much! i think its those barn-roof ears :)
Jesse Wrucha 10 years ago
she is now back to the earth- painless and full of joy!
Load More Replies... MagdalenRoss 10 years ago
I have lost so many precious beautiful souls like Chubby I know how your heart must be breaking! Sending love and light from Australia xx
RandyGupta 10 years ago
I can so feel with you. I was grown up with horses and dogs. Seeing them grow up, living and dying is a gift and yet heartbreaking.
FrankJunaidy 10 years ago
wow i think she must be smiling from heaven right now... she was so blessed to have you as a bestfriend... RIP Chubby....
AshleyRice 10 years ago
Such sweet, sweet memories you'll be able to treasure for years to come. My heart goes out to you and your family <3
Esther'sCloset 10 years ago
Tears are welling up in my eyes... Dogs are like a companion, a friend or a family.. Sorry for ur loss :'(
LaurieSmith 10 years ago
I am crying as well. I had to do the same thing to my cat - 17 years of age - trying not to think about my current pets, a cat and a dog.
EmilyAustin 10 years ago
I certainly feel your pain, and I'm crying as I type this. We put our 16 year old dog down last month. Thank you for sharing your story.
KellyJansema 10 years ago
I'm so sorry for you. What a great memorial. Now I cry remembering my dog Max. Lost at 11 years old because of his epilepsy.
Lorraine Phillips 10 years ago
Tears are welling up in my eyes, what a lovely story of love and friendship between two souls. RIP chubby!!!
KellyanneLynch 10 years ago
What a beautiful way to say goodbye to your dear, sweet dog. You gave Chubby a wonderful life!
WilliamFlemingIII 10 years ago
What a tribute to a good friend and family member. All dogs go to heaven...especially those called Chubby.
ToniReynolds 10 years ago
Thank God you both had so much love to share...my baby Cheeto will be 16 next month and its heartbreaking to think of letting him go...
RoniMattiello 10 years ago
So heartwarming. RIP Chubby. Hope you get to meet my Nero on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Wishing you much strength.
Karolína Tichá 10 years ago
I've lost my dog recently as well, he was a brother to me, RIP Chubby and Indy, they're together now, somewhere I belive :)
KarolínaTichá 10 years ago
I've lost my dog recently as well, he was a brother to me, RIP Chubby and Indy, they're together now :)
TonichApostol 10 years ago
Wasn't there any other way to save her? Just asking.. feel so bad..
Joanne Romshak 10 years ago
sweet. wish we would have done this when we knew our doggy's end was near.
JoanneRomshak 10 years ago
how sweet and sad. we lost our 14 year old fur baby this year too. we knew his time was coming to an end. wish we would have done this!
Emma Tanglevine 10 years ago
for those of us who have lost a pet its a comfort to know we arent alone in our sorrow....thank you for sharing this with us....
Emma Tanglevine 10 years ago
bless you for giving chubby a fantastic life and a fantastic farewell tribute..
Dawn-marieEyles 10 years ago
The pain is unbearable my thoughts go with you,at losing a special friend.
MiltonGolombek 10 years ago
It is allways sad to loose a companion like this. Unfortunatly dog's life span is much shorter than ours.
AlexPlaska 10 years ago
they truly touch our souls!! we share so much with them, the good, the bad and our worst days! they understand us like no other!LOVE
AaronKitcher 10 years ago
At least chubby was lucky to have someone to love him. And u were lucky ti have him in ur life. Remember him always. Dogs r unreplacable xxx
gabriela almaraz 10 years ago
los animales son maravillosos yo tuve perros que fueron mas que una mascota parte de la familia bonito recuerdo
DagmarMyskova 10 years ago
Thank you very much for this. I have hard time to see my dog loosing slowly his health and can not still imagine letting him go one day...
RafaelGuillen 10 years ago
the bond one can have with their pet is mostly immeasurable to those who have never experienced the love that a pet can give.
EvettePagano 10 years ago
RIP Chubby. Run and play pain free at the Rainbow Bridge. Know that you are loved and will be missed by all who knew you. <3 ("")("")
MichelHageraats 10 years ago
I wish you the best of luck and remember, Chubby will always be in your heart. Thanks for sharing, now Chubby is also in our heart. <3
Esti Baruch 10 years ago
i had to poot my dog to sleep a few month ago, she and i were together for 14 y', i got her she was 2 m' old. so i know what u feel.
TinaCampbell 10 years ago
What a beautiful tribute to Chubby! Sorry for your loss...So sweet and sad at the same time...
LynneWalker 10 years ago
a true best friend - sorry for the loss of your gorgeous pup - you have many happy memories xxxx
SarahSchultz 10 years ago
Saying goodbye to our pets is always difficult. They do not ask for much from us,but give so much.
Marcia Amen 10 years ago
I know what it is like to lose a pet, it is heartbreaking, mine will always be in my heart.
BrendaHayes 10 years ago
My beloved Bassador passed in May, a rescue, never really knew for certain his age. Truth be told, he rescued me. I miss him everday.
AshleeAlexander 10 years ago
RIP sweet baby. What a heartwarming tribute to your furry friend and family member.
SandraMorgenthal 10 years ago
Shure that he has a good walk on the Rainbowbridge and hes playing a lot with other animals who are there.R.I.P lovely idea
DarleneGolden 10 years ago
tears and what a beautiful way to remember your dear best friend may the Lord be with you while you miss your friend Chubby
Ingrid Machado 10 years ago
I'm crying too.It was the same with one of my dogs that was born in my home. The day after I pet her, she died.. She was just waiting for it
LuanneMeader 10 years ago
very sweet story of mutual devotion beautifully told in your pictures
HalieFarek 10 years ago
May she rest in peace, and may your heart be at peace knowing she is no longer in pain. You will be reunited one day.
SigridLongney 10 years ago
My heart feels for you. RIP Chubby. You will always be on your "sister's" mind.
Crystal McCallion 10 years ago
We need companionship with pets. They teach us many things, including how to let them go in the end :(
CrystalMcCallion 10 years ago
We need companionship with a pet. They teach us many things. Including how to let them go in the end :(
JuliePatrick 10 years ago
R.I.P. Chubby. So sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace in the days ahead.
CristinaCatalinaBacescu 10 years ago
Be positive, strong and be sure that you made her life wonderful. She'll be with you forever in your thoughts and memories...Peace and love!
RomiGaspirc 10 years ago
Very very similar story to that of me and my Kuki. Even the photos are selfied in very similar way. Oh, I know your pain. :/
diane_spinks123@yahoo.com 10 years ago
thank you, for sharing chubby.......she had a wonderful "dog life" filled with love and caring....love all the pic's.......
KatarinaKomesarovic 10 years ago
We recently went through this with BOTH our dogs within 5 weeks of each other. Forever in our memories and eternally in our hearts <3.
Griselle Lugo 10 years ago
Heartbreaking & plain sad! I went through pretty much the same with my 18 yrs. yorkie Lulú. I feel for you Maria! May the force be with you!
DEborahBell 10 years ago
Rip to chubby I have two loving dogs and I love them like chubby is loved
GunnelKnutsson 10 years ago
So very sad. But at least you had 16 years of having her, and bright memories
Lourmides Angeline Gequinto 10 years ago
I am with you through these times. Your photos are very amazing. God bless you.
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