A pawfect farewell: Touching photos show a man taking his dying pet Labradoodle, 10, up his favourite mountain on one last walk with the aid of a wheelbarrow
- Dog Monty, ten, enjoyed exploring hills across UK with owner Carlos Fresco, 57
- Travelled to peak of Pen y Fan in Brecon Beacons, Wales, for last trip together
- The labradoodle passed away on June 21 after an 18-month battle with leukaemia
Touching pictures show a man taking his dying pet dog up his favourite mountain using a wheelbarrow for one last walk.
Ten-year-old Monty enjoyed exploring hills and walks all over the country with his owner, Carlos Fresco, 57, from London.
Carlos and Monty travelled up to the peak of Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons, Wales, where they had visited many times over the years – and even summited the three peaks.
After becoming aware the Labradoodle wasn’t very well, Carlos decided to return to the beacons, so they could share one last journey together – with the aid of a wheelbarrow.
Touching pictures show Carlos Fresco, 57, from London, taking his dying pet dog up his favourite mountain using a wheelbarrow for one last walk
Carlos and Monty travelled up to the peak of Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons, Wales, where they had visited many times over the years – and even summited the three peaks
Carlos said he knew Monty was dying because his cancer returned, and he began to decline rapidly.
Monty passed away on June 21 after an 18-month battle with leukaemia.
Carlos said that although Monty was weak on the trip, ‘he enjoyed all the fuss and attention’ from well wishers.
He said: ‘People on the hills were so kind and equally so sad at his deteriorating condition.
Ten-year-old Monty enjoyed exploring hills and walks all over the country with his owner, Carlos Fresco (pictured, together)
Carlos said that although Monty was weak on the trip, ‘he enjoyed all the fuss and attention’ from well wishers
‘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.
‘I would like very much to thank them all for their support, encouragement and genuine concern over Monty.
‘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.’
Carlos added that Monty died at the foot of his bed but added he held on to the family could celebrate Father’s Day.
After becoming aware the Labradoodle wasn’t very well, Carlos decided to return to the beacons, so they could share one last journey together – with the aid of a wheelbarrow
Carlos added that Monty died at the foot of his bed but added he held on so the family could celebrate Father’s Day
He added: ‘Our little companions are never judgemental, are always there waiting for you and offer comfort when things haven’t gone well.
‘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 said many strangers asked if they could push Monty on his final journey and lots shed a tear when helping him up the mountain
Monty enjoyed walks with his owner, but Carlos knew he was dying when his leukaemia came back. He passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer on June 21