Today marks his birthday, a stray dog ​​with a tumor who found love in his final days until his last breath.

Every dog ​​deserves a dignified life, especially when facing difficult times, such as suffering from a tumor. Not all furry friends are lucky enough to grow up in a loving home, but even behind the biggest storm there is a beautiful rainbow of hope.

Gus the dog got a second chance at life when he least expected it

Gus was a beautiful little dog who lived for a long time on the cold and stormy streets of Texas, United States, until he was rescued by the animal welfare association SNARR Animal Rescue Northeast , located in New York.

To rescue Gus they had to move him from Texas to New York

Gus’s case was not like that of the other dogs that the volunteers of the association had taken in before. The streets took their toll on his health, causing a cancerous tumor very close to one of his eyes .

The caretakers of the place devoted themselves to showering the furry friend with pampering and attention . He had to undergo radiotherapy sessions and also suffered from a disease called heartworm.

Despite his many ailments, Gus’s pure heart was intact . He was the friendliest and warmest dog in the entire association; it was simply impossible not to fall in love with him, and because of that, his cause touched the hearts of thousands of people.

“FUNDS NEEDED! I don’t know how anyone can see a dog in this condition and do nothing. Gus will need to see our specialists for surgery and will require extensive medical care. PLEASE HELP US HELP GUS,” the association asked Internet users through its social networks.

Thousands of people supported Gus , both financially and emotionally. It was risky to administer anesthesia to his body, but the members of the association decided to do everything to try to give him a better quality of life.

Gus’s operation was a success and fate had much happiness in store for him.

After having successfully recovered from his operation, the little furry friend had to continue receiving chemotherapy and also deal with his heart condition. But, even so, he was now ready to be permanently welcomed into a loving home.

Gus was put up for adoption and his permanent family showered him with tons of cuddles. He became the baby of the house, where he loved spending long marathons in front of the television; being by his side was like having a perfectly educated and loving gentleman.

He loved children and making friends of all species.

This little dog’s dark past was long gone . Now, instead of the cold of the night, he could sleep in a plush bed and never suffer hunger again, as he could enjoy all the hot hamburgers he wanted.

He had everything and became his family’s whole world . As if that were not enough, even after his adoption he continued to have the support of the association’s specialists, having his own home nurse who made sure to tuck him in well every night in his bed.

They say that the best things in life are short-lived, and this is what happened to Gus. After a few months of being adopted, he passed away at the age of 12 , leaving an indelible mark on the people who had the good fortune to know his inspiring story of struggle.

“I will miss tucking you in with your blue blanket every night. I wish we had more time together, your health deteriorated so quickly. But if I learned anything from you, it was how to act selflessly, so I was able to listen to you when you told me it was your time to go. I hope you are napping in the sun now, dear Gus,” wrote the furry friend’s nurse.

There is no doubt that the only thing that is truly valuable and important in life is to spread love through actions that end the sadness of the most innocent, those who have the biggest hearts and only want to be loved in return.