Apollo’s journey with our family began when he was just five years old. A stray dog with a rough past, he wandered the streets with no one to care for him until the day we found him. From that moment on, we made a promise to give him the love and care he had never known. For the past ten years, Apollo has been more than just a pet to us—he’s been a cherished member of our family.
Over the years, Apollo brought us endless joy with his loyalty and gentle spirit. Despite the hardships he faced before coming to us, he quickly adapted to his new life, and we did everything we could to ensure he felt safe, loved, and cared for. Watching him grow older, however, was bittersweet. Recently, we noticed that Apollo’s health was beginning to decline. He seemed tired, his movements slower, and his once-bright eyes were now clouded with pain. Concerned, we took him to the vet, hoping for a simple explanation.
But the news was devastating. The vet diagnosed Apollo with advanced spinal cancer—a condition so severe that he had very little time left. The words hit us like a ton of bricks. How could our beloved Apollo, who had already endured so much, now be facing this cruel fate? The vet explained that there was no cure, only treatments to help ease his pain in his final days.
Each day since the diagnosis, Apollo has had to endure painful injections to manage his discomfort. It’s heartbreaking to watch him go through this, knowing that each shot is both a relief and a reminder of his suffering. The strong, vibrant dog we once knew is now frail and weary, his body slowly giving in to the relentless disease.
It’s hard to put into words how much this has affected us. Apollo has been with us through so much—he’s shared in our joys and comforted us in our sorrows. To see him in pain is unbearable. We try to make his days as comfortable as possible, showering him with love, but the reality is that time is slipping away.
I find myself overwhelmed with grief, knowing that our time with Apollo is coming to an end. There’s nothing we can do to change what’s happening, and that helplessness is one of the hardest things to bear. All we can do now is cherish every moment we have left with him, making sure he knows how deeply he is loved.
As we navigate these painful days, I ask for your thoughts and prayers for Apollo. He deserves to be remembered not for his illness but for the joy he brought into our lives. Please keep him in your hearts as he faces this final chapter of his life. He may be leaving us soon, but he will never be forgotten.
