They don't have much time left. What can we do together and what memories can I make in these last days?
You can pick things they can still do and enjoy, such as a walk somewhere familiar. You can also take photos, keep a small lock of fur, or make a memory box. Your vet can advise on food and outings.
A real example
In the UK, an owner's 18-year-old whippet was getting worse fast. Before the euthanasia, the owner asked people on Facebook to join one last beach walk. Hundreds of dog owners came.
News, FOX6 News, 15 Nov 2016Read the original
What others said
「My dog is only 4 and has bone cancer. The vet says he has two or three months left.」
Shared online (reworded) Asia-Pacific, Oct 2026What people do in different places
Make a bucket list and do it with them, one item at a timeIllinois, US: a couple caring for their dog with terminal cancer at home planned a boat ride and a fire station visit
Get professional photos, or watch a sunrise or sunset togetherIreland: suggested by the animal welfare charity Dogs Trust
Make a memory box with a lock of fur, their collar and tagIreland: also from Dogs Trust
Keep a paw print with ink or salt doughUS: suggested by the Animal Humane Society
Sources
1 post from an owner online: reworded and anonymised, showing only the platform, region and month. We keep the original link privately.
Updated 25 Oct 2026. This page updates daily from owners’ posts.