In a touching story, a woman’s loyal dog defied the odds just to witness her tie the knot. Sarah Miller and her beloved 15-year-old pup, Max, shared a bond that was truly special. Rescued by a veterinarian from an abandoned shopping cart as a puppy, Max had been by Sarah’s side through thick and thin. When Sarah became engaged to her partner, a fellow veterinarian, she hoped Max would be healthy enough to attend her wedding. Miraculously, he managed to pull through.
According to the wedding photographer, “They were determined to have him there, as he was truly the heart of the bride.” As detailed in a touching article from The Daily Herald, Sarah never intended to adopt a dog that winter day when she first met Max, but that moment changed her life forever. Together, they relocated from California to Oregon, trained for marathons, and eventually settled down with her fiancé, Tom Adams. However, the joy was overshadowed when Max was diagnosed with a serious illness earlier this year.
“I had arranged for a vet to come to our home and help him pass a week before the wedding. After several seizures, we felt it was too much for him,” Sarah recounted. “But then it was as if he said, ‘No, I want to be there.’ He began to improve.”
Max was well enough to make it to the ceremony and even walk down the aisle, though he needed assistance to make his way back. Thankfully, Sarah’s sister, who was also the maid of honor, lifted Max and carried him back. The photographer, Jen Thompson, captured this beautiful moment, sharing on social media, “This is love—love for family, love for animals, and love for your sister. It was a spontaneous display of affection that truly touched my heart.”
After the ceremony, overwhelmed with gratitude for her sister’s kindness and her dog’s presence on her big day, Sarah knelt down to hug Max, saying, “You made it, buddy! You really did!” With a big smile on his face, Max seemed to understand how much he was cherished. While Sarah felt hesitant about pushing him too hard, she now believes he wanted to be there. “Looking at the photos, especially the one with flowers around him, I can see he was genuinely happy,” she reflected. “He wanted to witness our union and ensure I’d be taken care of.”
A few days following the wedding, Max was peacefully laid to rest, but Sarah will forever cherish the precious memories of their time together. The stunning photographs of Max surrounded by flowers after the ceremony are “priceless,” capturing the bond they shared and the love that brought them together. For more heartwarming stories and insights into home insemination, check out this post about our terms and conditions.
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In summary, Sarah and Max’s story is a poignant reminder of the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets. Max’s determination to be there for Sarah’s wedding reflects the deep love they shared, creating lasting memories that will remain in her heart forever.