Sometimes, you look at your pet and suddenly realize just how much life you’ve actually lived together. They were there when you moved, started a new job, your family grew, when things were going great, and maybe even when they weren’t.

That’s pretty much what happened with this TikTok trend, which got people sharing stories about their pets and the milestones, memories, and chapters they’ve been through together. Some of them are happy, some are funny, and some honestly hit you right in the feelings.

Because our pets don’t just happen to be around while we live our lives - they become part of the story themselves. And these people have the memories to prove it.

21 years🤍. Elementary school. HighSchool. University. Every single milestone and birthday. Every tear. I miss her every day 🕊️

9 years, one house, 0 breakups, 1 graduation and all of my tears 🥹

1 year. From a cold field to a cozy apartment. From being bottle-fed to real meals. A lot of learning for him & us. We raised him. He will see us graduate from university next year. Our greatest adventure. Yet, I read the comments and keep thinking how bad it will hurts when it’ll be his time.

7 years, 4 apartments, 2 babies, and now my sweet baby boy has cancer that cannot be treated…. He will be laid to rest in the next few weeks….

Elementary, high school, and university. Onyx was with me for four homes, three partners, and 11 years. Losing her is the worst thing that has ever happened to me.