On social media, many viewers broke down in tears after witnessing the heartbreaking final moment when a family gave chocolate to their senior dog as a final treat.
On TikTok, a viral video showed the family feeding pieces of a chocolate bar to their senior dog before his passing, which gained significant attention.
The emotional bond between pets and their owners often extends to their final moments.
When a beloved dog faces the end of life, families may seek unique ways to provide comfort and closure.
One family recently made headlines by giving their senior dog a taste of chocolate—a rare and potentially harmful treat for dogs.
They did this before saying their final goodbye.
A sweet farewell to the dog Hershey
In a heartfelt TikTok video posted by user @lushblends26, viewers witnessed a touching moment.
The video has the caption: “No dog should go to Heaven not knowing how chocolate tastes”.
The video showed a family offered pieces of a Hershey’s chocolate bar to their elderly dog.
Despite the well-known risks associated with chocolate consumption in dogs, this family chose to make an exception.
The gesture was intended as a special farewell for the dog, who was nearing the end of his life.
The family made the decision to euthanize their pet after observing a decline in his quality of life and signs that he was ready to let go.
“It was so hard seeing him in pain. The vet told me he would give me signs when he was ready to go. He finally showed me those signs,” the owner shared in the comments.
The video quickl went viral and sparked debate on social media
The TikTok video quickly went viral, amassing nearly 2 million views.
In the comment selection, many viewers were moved by the family’s gesture. They expressed their sympathy and sharing their own experiences.
Meanwhile, others were moved to tears after watching this heartbreaking moment.
One person said: The Hersey Kiss is tradition as it will be the “last kiss”.
A second wrote: This could be the last days of the dog kaya pinakain sya ng chocolate to those who are saying bawal..
While a third commented: RIP. They give us unconditional love.
Another added: Sweet doggy… they are more than just dogs, they are family.
Someone else said: the hardest part of having them is saying goodbye.
Chocolate as a final comfort for Hershey
For the family, the final moments with their dog were filled with love and gratitude for a pet who had been a cherished part of their lives.
In the comments, dog owners also expressed their heartbreak.
“My husband got him when we started dating,” @lushblends26 explained. “He’s been there since my kids were born and grew up with them. He protected me and the kids. I miss him so much!”
Chocolate is known to be toxic to dogs due to substances like theobromine and caffeine, which can affect their central nervous system and heart.
However, the amount of chocolate given in this case was minimal and unlikely to cause harm.
Milk chocolate, such as the Hershey’s bar used, poses a lower risk compared to darker varieties.
While giving chocolate to dogs is generally discouraged, the family’s choice was motivated by their desire to provide one last treat for their pet.
They hoped it would bring joy to their beloved dog.
Lastly, rest in peace, Hershey
