Her 16-Year-Old Dog Was Dying, So She Staged A Beautiful Photoshoot To Say Goodbye

Chubby was alive longer than most dogs. But that just made the bond between owner Maria Sharp and herself even stronger. If you have a pet, these pictures may bring on the tears.

Here is Chubby. She loved to be held.

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This is when Chubby was just a little puppy and Maria herself was just a little kid

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Chubby liked being picked up just like a baby

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She had no problem conquering the stairs

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Christmas was her favorite holiday

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Chubby would just sleep anywhere, even the bathroom

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She liked to curl up next to towels and bask in the sun

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She knew how to be goofy

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And she knew how to be downright beautiful

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Chubby even helped Maria pack for college

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Slowly, however, Chubby’s age caught up with her

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She started losing traction in her paws and couldn’t walk very well

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Suddenly Chubby became very, very sick

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So Maria knew she didn’t have much time left

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Here is one of their last kisses

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Even nearly deaf and with cataracts, Chubby is still strikingly adorable

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She never stopped loving Maria

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Even until the very end

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Rest in peace Chubby. You will be missed.