There’s nothing that can ease the pain of losing a dog. And nothing could ever replace them. But one family got an amazing surprise after having to put down their 10-year-old dog. The vet sent them this note:

This is so touching and thoughtful.

The Reddit user received this in the mail and said that it was “kind of a shock at first” but that it’s something the family will forever treasure.

Just seeing that paw print made me tear up and go give my dog a big hug. Cherish every moment, because time goes way too fast. Share this special note with your friends as a reminder.