Blog post 'I Died Today by Duke Roberts' brings together the last few hours of a black labrador (Image: robynarouty.com)1 of 12
Duke's last day included the fun of eating hamburgers (Image: robynarouty.com)2 of 12
The images show the black labrador appearing to be deep in thought throughout the day (Image: robynarouty.com)3 of 12
In some pictures, Duke even looks like he's laughing with his beloved friends and family (Image: robynarouty.com)4 of 12
Although the day was etched with sadness, there were light points for everyone (Image: robynarouty.com)5 of 12
Hanging out with his groomer Kristen, he's seen exchanging some heartfelt glances (Image: robynarouty.com)6 of 12
It's Kristen who then takes him to the water park before he has to attend the vet (Image: robynarouty.com)7 of 12
Duke splashes and has fun in the water, and it seems like the perfect day must end there (Image: robynarouty.com)8 of 12
When he is settled, the injection is administered in the kindest way possible (Image: robynarouty.com)9 of 12
Waiting for him to slip away is emotional for his family, and the pictures show it unflinchingly (Image: robynarouty.com)10 of 12
Duke's last day was full of everything - and everyone - he loved (Image: robynarouty.com)11 of 12
When he finally passed on, Duke left a day of fond memories for those who loved him (Image: robynarouty.com)12 of 12
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Kinahan gang
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Dundalk
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