This is definitely not the video I wanted to be making, but I wanted to document Bilbo’s last week with me because filming my grief honestly helps me process what’s happening. After months of palliative care for his oral squamous cell carcinoma (plus kidney and heart issues), we made the decision to let him go on Sunday—so I spent the week soaking up the tiny moments: slow mornings, him sleeping in my arms, making poppy seed muffins, reading Wuthering Heights to calm my overstimulated brain, and leaning on friends as a much-needed distraction. I also share the “how we got here” part—how I noticed the lump, followed my gut, got a second opinion, and eventually chose comfort-focused care instead of aggressive treatment. I talk about what did help us: small doses of gabapentin at night so he could rest, and adding natural supplements (FERA and NHV) that, in my spirit, gave us more good months than we expected. I call the vet to talk through the decision, and I walk you through the practical, heartbreaking details of in-home euthanasia planning—quality of life resources, paw prints, and the bag they send so your pet is handled with dignity. If you’re in this season too, I just hope you feel less alone.