A 69-year-old dying veteran has come up with his final wish – to see his beloved dog for one more time – after he was put into hospice care.
John Vincent, who fought in Vietnam as a Marine, had no choice but to give away his beloved Yorkshire Terrier named Patch when he was hospitalized at Raymond G. Murphy Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
With no close family or friends to turn to, Vincent contacted Albuquerque Animal Welfare in an attempt to secure a prosperous future for his treasured pet.
After starting his final care at the Hospice Center, the 69-year-old realized just how much he missed his 6-year-old dog.
After pleading with the staff to let him see Patch one more time, the hospital and AAW worked together to make the vet’s wish come true.
“Yesterday was a special day for a Veteran named John Vincent and his beloved dog Patch. John Vincent may not have much time left said Amy Neal, a palliative care social worker, and he had only one request. Vincent wanted to see his dog one last time. Yesterday, we were able to make their final reunion happen,” the animal welfare organization wrote.
Following the bittersweet reunion, the shelter also shared pictures of the dog owner embracing his companion for the last time.
“It was such a heartwarming moment,” they added. “They were so happy to see each other and say their goodbyes. It was an honor to make this veteran’s final wish come true.”
According to the reports, the pair was able to spend a whole day together before they were separated again.
As for Patch, the AAW confirmed he had been placed on the adoption list with “interested adopters” already showing up.
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