![Family saying goodbye to a family member, their dog Sylvie.](https://polymendes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6652/2020/06/Sylvie-12-1-1024x906.jpg)
Saying goodbye to a family member can be one of the hardest things ever… and when my client Rachel texted me late night asking if I’d come to take a few pictures before they put their pup down I knew I had to make it work.
![Family saying goodbye to a family member. Human puppy mom cuddling with her dog.](https://polymendes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6652/2020/06/Sylvie-33-1024x906.jpg)
Sylvie was part of the family for over 11 years! During our session she got lots of snuggles, and even her favorite treat, peanut butter!
![Family saying goodbye to a family member during a photo shoot of puppy Sylvie. Dog eating peanut butter.](https://polymendes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6652/2020/06/Sylvie-73-906x1024.jpg)
My dad never let me have pets because of how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to them, and now that I have two of the sweetest cats ever, I wonder how badly my heart will break when they go to cat heaven…
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The polaroids were taken by daughter E. Sylvie has been part of the family since before E was even born. I love these black and white photos below…
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I know these photos will be greatly treasured! I’m so honored I was able to have this session the day before they said goodbye to Sylvie.
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Saying goodbye to a family member is not easy. The circle of life is hard to understand and accept sometimes. Sylvie, you will be forever missed!
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