If you have or have had a dog, you might want to reach for the Kleenex.
Like any dog, Monty the labradoodle has always enjoyed his long walks with his owner, Carlos Fresco. And Monty’s favorite jaunt was up and down the beautiful hills leading to the peak of Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons, in Wales.
The two visited the lovely spot many times over the years. So on the awareness that his beloved labradoodle didn’t have much time left to live, Fresco, 57, took 10-year old Monty on that long walk to the peak, with the help of a wheelbarrow and a backpack, so they could have one last adventure together.
According to UK outlet, the Daily Mail, Carlos said he knew Monty was dying because his cancer returned, and he began to decline rapidly.
Though weak, Monty seemed to really enjoy all the “fuss and attention” from curious folks trekking by.
“People on the hills were so kind,” said Fresco, “and equally so sad at his deteriorating condition... In fact total strangers asked if they could share in pushing Monty on his last journey. Many total strangers shed a tear as we all love dearly our little four-legged friends.”
He added, “I would like to thank all the wonderful people that we met in Brecon and on the hills for their true kindness and genuine sympathy… That little guy touched so many lives. Made everyone he came into contact with smile and just take a moment to reflect how sometimes life's not that bad.”
Monty held on long enough to make Fresco’s Father’s Day special.
He passed away at the foot of Fresco’s bed, on June 21 after an 18-month battle with leukaemia.
"He was truly a special boy," said Fresco. "God bless and goodnight little fella."
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