We think it’s fair to say that sometimes in life, one has to understand and learn when and how to let go. Today we’d like to share with you a very special and heart-gripping story. It’s a story about Carlos Fresco and his ten-year-old labradoodle Monty who had been through a lot together, especially within the last year and a half. As sad as it is, Carlos was there for his soon-to-pass canine and stayed by his side until his very last breath.
Unfortunately, for the last 18 months, Monty had been fighting and struggling with leukaemia. Carlos told Brecon's Radnor: “I knew Monty was dying as his cancer had returned. He was diagnosed 18 months ago and responded very well to chemotherapy. But unfortunately, his leukaemia returned eight weeks ago and he declined very rapidly.”
Fresco knew Monty didn’t have much time left, and knowing that, he decided that the best way to say goodbye would be by sharing one last journey together. Carlos took Monty to the peak of Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons, Wales, for their last trip together.
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Carlos Fresco took his dog Monty to the top of his favorite 880-meter high mountain in Brecon Beacons where they used to play on vacation
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Fresco and Monty stayed with friends in Brecon for a week, taking Monty around the area for walks in the wheelbarrow
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“He loved hill walks and we improvised and took him on trips around these wonderful beacons"
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“He loved hill walks and we improvised and took him on trips around your wonderful beacons. Although he was weak he enjoyed all the fuss and attention received by so many well-wishers. People on the hills were so kind 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." Carlos told the local newspaper Brecon's Radnor.
They even travelled up to the peak of Pen y Fan
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Kind strangers around the area asked if they could share in pushing Monty on his last journey
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“I would like very much to thank them all for their support, encouragement and genuine concern over Monty,” said Carlos
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"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"
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"Our little companions are never judgemental, are always there waiting for you and offer comfort when things haven’t gone well"
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Unfortunately, Monty’s health declined over the week and he died on the 21st of June
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“Monty passed away at the foot of my bed on Monday morning. Aged ten. The little fella hung on for Father’s Day and is now at peace" Fresco shared
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“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.
He was truly a special boy. God bless and goodnight little fella.” Carlos told in an interview with Brecon Radnor.