The most meaningful, beautiful, and stirring memories can always be captured by photographs.
Parents use the camera, for example, to document their children's lives. These children grow up to pass their own photos onto their own kids, who carry these same memories to the next generation.
Many people also love to take pictures of their pets and keep track of their lives. Other people like to retain memories of their beloved pet in different ways, like this artist who paints vibrant portraits of pets to capture their personalities.
In a lovely photo series below, we share amazing "first and last" pictures of people's pets, submitted online to the Reddit community.
In these touching and poignant photos, one can imagine the lifetime of love and happiness the two have shared.
Scroll further to see all the beautiful memories that these pet owners have captured with their photos.
Tell us a story about your beloved pet in the comments below, and please SHARE!
"From the first 'hi' to the final 'goodbye,' the best dog I've ever had" — Reddit user boombotser
"My dog passed away after 13 years together. Our first day and last day together." — Reddit user OKteachergirl
"Our beautiful bossy Cassie died suddenly 3 years ago today. We still miss her. Here are the first and last photos I ever took of her." — Reddit user girlfrodo
"I had to put my first dog down last week after 14 years of wonderful companionship. RIP Docker." — Reddit user WeGotVices
"13 years ago when I first met my dog. (That's me in the diaper).
"Here he is at the park. We took him one last time and let him roam wherever he wanter." — Reddit user richie412
"My first and last picture with Mopsy." — Reddit user finitefilms
"The first and last photos of my best friend." — Reddit user iAmMitten1
"The first and last picture taken of my best friend, I love you Mel." — Imgur user yiga
"Our first and last pictures together. Mortimer, 1991-2010." — Reddit user chiaroscuros
"First picture ever taken of us on the left, last ever on the right." — Reddit user tcfalala
Do you still have the first photo of a beloved pet? Let us know in the comments below, and please SHARE with animal lovers everywhere!
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