GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Chad Tucker, a local TV anchor and reporter at WGHP, recently shared the story of Otis, his dog who passed away after a weekend filled with "bucket list" activities.
Otis, a Bichon Frise and Jack Russell mix, was rescued by Chad 10 years ago.
“As the sun started setting Sunday, my wife Meredith and I held our sweet, gentle Otis as he slipped away to our creator. We loved on him like he loved on us. We wanted him to pass knowing just how loved he was and we thanked him for the joy he gave us and so many others," Chad wrote.
Chad made the announcement on his Facebook page earlier this week.
Less than a week before Otis passed away, Chad and his family found out, all at once, he was suffering from diabetes, Cushing’s disease, pancreatitis, and rapidly progressive kidney disease.
"Looking back he had some of the warning signs but we thought changes in his behavior were related to issues he had with bladder stones, a change in diet and age. After a week in the animal hospital, and with no signs of improvement, we brought him home Friday morning for a weekend packed full of loving on him and doing all the things he loved," Chad wrote.
Chad's Facebook post has been shared over 13,000 times and has over 5,000 comments.
“Otis was my constant. When I would come home depressed, heartbroken and feeling like a failure there was Otis. He listened to all my troubles and loved me when I didn't love myself," Chad wrote.
Chad wrote about his dog's special weekend:
You can read Chad's full Facebook post below: