Marco is almost 15 years old — an age that, for a dog, makes every single day a miracle. And yet, despite the pain, despite the heavy weight of time and illness, Marco is still fighting. Cancer may be eating away at his body, but it has never touched his heart or dimmed the light in his eyes.

The vet says he only has a few days left. But when you look into Marco’s eyes — still bright, still full of life — it’s hard not to feel your chest tighten. His tail still gently wags when he hears a familiar voice. His nose still nudges your hand, as if to say, “I’m still here. Don’t worry.”

Marco doesn’t have words to tell us what he’s going through, but if you’ve ever truly loved a dog, you know — every gentle lick, every trembling step he pushes himself to take — it’s his way of saying he’s holding on. Not for himself, but for the people he loves.

We can’t stop time.
We can’t buy more years.
But we can do something — we can send Marco every bit of love we have. Our thoughts, our prayers, our quiet hope that he feels surrounded, held, and never alone.

Marco isn’t just a dog.
He’s a part of a story. A loyal companion. A soul that carved a permanent place in the hearts of everyone who’s ever loved him.

Thank you, Marco — for showing us what it means to be strong, and what it means to love unconditionally.

We see you.
We love you.
And we will never forget you.