Dog Gets Epic Last Meal before he's put down for illness [View all]

It's sad when beloved pets have to be put down, but one owner made sure to give his dying boxer an amazing final treat.

Lennox, a dog with severe cancer and debilitating arthritis, had survived numerous surgeries, but a recent tumor growth (visible on his left shoulder) had left him barely able to get up. According to his owner's roommate, Reddit user "Nikolaoss," Lennox was euthanized Jan. 23, but before he went, he got an epic last meal.

In the photo, which was posted to a Reddit image forum yesterday, Lennox looks over his feast, which included a turkey leg, bacon, sausages and rice. The picture received more than 24,000 "upvotes" on the social news site.

"This post isn't meant to be sad in any way. He lived like an absolute boss all his life! And the meal reflects that!" "Nikolaoss" wrote.

Many users wished Lennox well, shared memories of departed pets and offered condolences.

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"Nikolaoss" later posted a video of Lennox enjoying his last meal. (Naturally, he goes for the bacon first.)

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