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St. Bernard Dying of Cancer Gets a Very Special Last Experience: Her Own Snow Day

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A woman sits with her St. Bernard in a snow play area.

After owner Alyson Paige discovered her dog Sophia had terminal bone cancer, she set out to make her last day very special.

She wrote an email to indoor skiing and snowboarding spot Chill Factore in Manchester, United Kingdom and asked if there was an off chance their St. Bernard could romp around in the snow one last time. Not expecting an answer, she was surprised she received a reply, granting her request. It fortunately came the day they had decided it was time to say goodbye.

Related: New Yorker Takes Dying Dog On Bucket List, Visits 35 Cities

When Sophia arrived, she had a blast. In a video from Press Association capturing the experience, Paige says that her dog had shown little interest in anything the past few weeks, so to see her really enjoying her time in the snow meant the world to them. This was Sophia’s last day, and it couldn’t have gone better.

Check out the video below. You may want to grab some tissues.

Related: A New York Woman Creates an Inspiring Bucket List for Her Dying Mastiff

By Andrea Huspeni

Andrea Huspeni is the founder and CEO of This Dog's Life. Her mission it to help dogs live a happier, healthier and longer life. When she isn't working, she spends time with her two dogs, Lola and Milo. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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