Photographer captures senior dog's 'last moments' at owners' wedding — makes the internet weep

A wedding photographer's post about a couple's dog on their wedding has gone viral, capturing the hearts of countless users on Instagram. The video featured a couple, Elizabeth Dyer and Ryan Dyer, who are the owners of a 19-year-old dog named Jack. The couple, on their wedding day, were narrating their senior dog's story while warmly embracing the pet living through his last days. The footage was posted by @jamierossweddings on his account on 24 April 2025 and instantly became everyone's favorite, garnering over 3.5 million views and 339K likes. 

The photographer shared in the caption how he normally doesn't get emotional during wedding shoots and keeps a professional demeanor, but the presence of Jack at the wedding made him sentimental. The overlaid texts echoed the couple's sentiments, reading, "So Jack... he's 19. He turned 19 three weeks ago. He's going to go to heaven on Monday, so this is sort of his weekend. As much as it's our celebration, it's a celebration for Jack as well, just so everyone we love can say goodbye to him, because we do everything with him. I feel like he's touched a part of everyone's lives in his 19 years." 

The groom, while reading his vows, states that even though their trio is about to become a duo, they know it won't be long before they are filling the backseat again. Ryan read out his message with tears in his eyes, and the wedding grew even more emotional. The photographer shared his perspective in the caption of his post, "Although it’s not the kind of storyline that would fit into a wedding film, I knew I wanted to put something together as a keepsake. At the heart of it, my work is about preserving a snapshot in time — something real to return to as the years pass." Many warm messages also filled the comment section. @danielarose930 wrote, "Oh, Jack. Rest easy, buddy. What a beautiful keepsake."

@solymazz shared, "19 is amazing and I’m crying." @ryandyer21, Ryan, also commented on the post, stating, "I’m sure Jack would be absolutely thrilled by all the attention. We hope he’s watching us from up above while working through an endless pile of bones." @carmelaaaaaaaaaaa exclaimed, "'Before we fill up the backseat again' got me."

Jack can be found in the majority of posts on the couple's individual accounts, ensuring he stays present even after his demise. Ryan also shared the news of Jack's passing on his profile with the caption, "Earlier today we had to say the hardest of goodbyes to our beautiful boy. Over 19 years of the most amazing memories that we’ll cherish forever. So incredibly grateful for the time we had but it will never be enough. Navigating through this next phase of life won’t be the same without you. You’ll always have a piece of our hearts. Rest easy, our forever best friend."

Another post by Elizabeth showed the joint birthday celebrations of her and Jack with the caption, "Joint birthday celebration of our dreams," and numerous pictures of the event, with Elizabeth turning 30 and Jack turning 18. The owners also posted an adorable selfie with Jack and a picture of the trio enjoying themselves on the beach. The private accounts of both Elizabeth and Ryan featured numerous posts of them with Jack, traveling around and having a good time. Needless to say, Jack was adored throughout his 19 years on this earth by the lovely couple, and now lives on in the hearts of thousands of strangers online. 

For more endearing dog content, follow @libbeedyer on her Instagram account.