A young man with a big heart has made a dream come true that for many seemed impossible, it was about giving a terminally ill puppy a just and loving end. Although the cause might seem simple and humane, it turns out that not everyone was willing to give the love that Luciano Karosas gave to a furry dog named Thanos.

The canine formerly christened Coco had been through four homes where he was promised to make him truly happy but failed. That is why, when Luciano took in Thanos, there were many doubts about it.

The puppy’s situation was complex because of his health condition. Thanos was doomed to die due to a brain tumor that had progressed at an accelerated rate. At the time the young man met him there was not much to do for him but one thing, and perhaps the most important.

Given his condition the dog needed special care and not everyone was willing or fully prepared to provide it. A loving family was with him through much of the process, but eventually decided to throw in the towel.

After that unfortunate episode, the little dog went through three other foster homes but they all ended up returning him to the shelter. This story moved Luciano so much that the young man decided to act.

At the age of 21, Luciano lived one of his most difficult experiences and for him it was not the care that Thanos required but the little time he would have to make him happy.

“It was hard for me to adapt to the idea of the short time we would spend together. I took him to a stem cell vet to see what we could do, looking for a little more hope (I had given him 40 days to live) and he told me that there is no treatment that will extend that time. I left with a piece of my heart in my hand”, commented Luciano.

The days following that visit with the doctor, the little dog lived a dream because Luciano took care of making him feel good in spite of everything he was facing.

Although for Thanos it seemed that sleeping in his father’s arms was his best medicine. Luciano did not manage to save him from cancer but from loneliness, because nobody knows what would have happened to the little dog had it not been for the young man.

Sadly, Thanos’ future was already marked and he hung up his wings in January, but not before marking his owner’s life forever and teaching him a great lesson.

Luciano is perhaps the most generous person we know and, although saddened by the loss of his friend, he feels reassured that in life he gave him everything he could have given him.

How many people do not regret everything they failed to do for their loved ones? Surely this story and the boy’s example should be a lesson to all.

Fly high, Thanos. And thank you for the joy you also sowed in this world. Luciano will always remember you.