The family of a 14-year-old schnauzer named Stan has mourned his recent lost in an emotional video that has broken hearts all over social media.

The viral post, shared on Instagram in June, under the username @uncstan, shows a series of clips of Stan living his best life with his family, running across fields and getting lots of cuddles from everyone.

"Dear Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Uncle Stan's passing," says a caption shared with the post, "I have dreaded this day, and finding the right words has been incredibly difficult. The truth is, there are no perfect words to express the depth of this loss."

The poster explained that Stan lived a beautiful, free life, full of joy, family, and adventure, as he raised not one but two generations of kids in the family.

"Stan was more than just a pet; he was a son, a little brother to me and my siblings, and a beloved uncle to all of our children. His absence leaves a deep void in our lives.

"I find comfort to know he is no longer in pain. I like to imagine him still chasing birds in heaven— (minus the tuna can breath. If you know, you know LOL)."

The poster, Lexie, told Newsweek that Stan had been a huge part of the family over the past 14 years, and in addition to taking his daily walks to visit her and her children, he would also spend time with his other human siblings too.

"My younger brother would take him to the river, camping, hiking, etc., my older brother would come home for visits and Stan wouldn't leave his side, and he also spent days over at my sister's house swimming in her pool and playing in her backyard with the kids, and my oldest brother even helped compose a theme song about Uncle Stan that the whole family likes to sing together.

"But as soon as Stan knew my mom was home from work, he wanted to be home with her. Stan never wanted to miss out on time with his family. Somehow he was able to have a special relationship with each of us, And all of his nieces and nephews!"

Stan even had other farm dog friends he would frequently hang out with, including Cousin Leroy, Fred, and Wilma, who also appear in the memorial video.

"Toward the end of his life, when he was really starting to slow down, we all made sure to go and visit him as much as we could. Stan passed away in early August 2024 surrounded by family shortly after attending one last family campout.

"We are all grateful for the community of people Stan has brought us through our social media posts. It has brought us so much comfort to receive such love, support, and kindness as we grieve this loss."

As much as we'd all love our furry friends to live forever, their lifespan usually lasts between 10 and 13 years depending on the dog's breed and size.

Dog wellness experts Dogster explain on their website that small dogs typically have the longest lifespans, averaging 10 to 15 years, and breeds like the chihuahua have a projected lifespan of around 18 years, although they have been known to live well into their 20s.

However, generally the larger the dog, the shorter their lifespan. Medium-sized dogs usually live 10 to 15 years, while large dogs' lifespan ranges from nine to 12 years.

Giant breeds, like Great Danes, have the shortest lifespan, living an average of eight to 10 years, and they are usually considered senior at only six years of age.

The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across Instagram. It has so far received over 3.8 million views and 234302 likes on the platform.

One user, sam_knight18, commented: "Oh how very sad. I came across Stan on TikTok not long before I lost my own schnauzer Tilly in April. I've made some wonderful friends on Insta all over the world through our shared love of schnauzers and it helped me a lot during my loss. I hope it helps you too. Sleep well Stan. Hope you're zooming around at rainbow bridge."

Threelittledogs_mpf added: "Rest in peace Uncle Stan. I'm so sorry. I loved watching his adventures. Much love to your family."

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