Pets have a way of making themselves at home in our hearts, just like a family member. They often understand our emotions and moods better than other humans can.

This elderly woman, nearing the end of her life, wanted nothing more than to say goodbye to her loyal feline friend before she passed away. Her grandson, Imgur userstopdropanddrumroll, did everything in his power to make her dying wish come true.

Hospital staff knew that the woman had no more than a few days left to live, and they agreed that her cat should get a chance to say goodbye. Animals have very sensitive intuitions when it comes to reading their humans’ feelings, and Oliver seemed to sense that his human was nearing the end. He would not stop cuddling her and looking at her with a worried expression.

These moving photographs of their final goodbye were taken by the woman’s granddaughter. The feeling of love and friendship is palpable in the images, and warms the heart. The dying woman was able to go in peace, after having hugged her best friend one last time.