Although the stray dog Hippo was too sick to be saved, the kind-hearted Sophiane was ready to do anything and give him beautiful last moments before leaving this world.
“Even if it was just for one day,” Sophiane, the 19-year-old founder of Cayleb’s Kindred Senior Dog Rescue told Today, Hippo will have the best last day.
After five days of waiting, Sophia was able to take Hipp from the shelter, the poor dog was so sensitive to touch that it hurt a lot every time she put her hand on him. She didn’t know if Hippo would be able to enjoy anything while in so much pain.
So, Sophiane brought Hippo to Starbucks and bought him a Puppuccino, the famous chain’s secret menu item that dogs go wild for, which is simply a cup crammed with delicious topping .
She also brought him to a big dog park, and Hippo was enjoying it so much!
The old dog, suffering yet hopeful, had something he had to inform his new best friend. He was able to go. He was so happy he need to spend that point with Sophiane but he was tired and in pain and it had been time to mention goodbye.
Sophiane then gave him his last gift… a vet came home and gave Hippo his last meal a roasted chicken with sedatives inside. She was every moment by his side till the dog would close his eyes and be relieved from his pain.
While this story is gloomy in numerous ways, it’s also quite uplifting. A dying dog who would have only known suffering need to spend the remainder of his life, although short, feeling loved and wanted thanks too this woman with a heart from gold.
R.I.P Hippo!