When Julianna Lopez ordered a 250g steak and a sweet potato for Boosie, her 13-year-old Boston Terrier, it was for the most heartbreaking reason.
Julianna wrote a note on the order: "This is my dog's last meal. Please prepare it with love.”
A deeply moving message
Her dog, Boosie, was due to be put down later that day, and her owner was heartbroken. She had gotten Boosie during her second year of high school.
For Julianna, Boosie was her "first baby" before her daughter, Jacienna, who is six and a half.
The girl also lives with Boosie's mum, Lucy, and three other dogs: Growler, Dozer and Carmela.
The restaurant staff were very moved by Julianna's message. They added a sweet treat (whipped cream) to the order with a note on the receipt: "Made with a lot of love! We are so sorry for your loss. We have put a treat for him."
Boosie's last meal was a very special moment for her. She had the chance to share it with her owner, which she would never forget.
She said her dog ate more during that meal than she had in the last six months. For a moment, Julianna forgot that her dog was sick.
A much-appreciated meal
Boosie was kind enough to share the whipped cream from his last meal with his mum's dog, Lucy, and his pals Growler, Dozer, and Carmela.
Lucy wasn't too keen on the whipped cream, but she enjoyed Boosie's steak!
Julianna thanked the restaurant team on The Topeka Experience Facebook page: 'Thank you for the extra attention in this perfect meal for my sweet girl. Having to say goodbye was hard, but I can take comfort in knowing that I gave her one last lovingly made meal and was by her side until the end. RIP Boosie.'
Julianna then took Boosie to Hoyt's Kester Veterinary Clinic, where the pair shared their precious last moments together.
