THE HARDEST DAY

The Hardest Day is an unprecedented film that explores the intimacy of the human-animal bond and the last moments between. A meditation on love, loss and the intersection, the film also offers a profound insight into the veterinarians and support staff who help along the way.

A film by ROSS TAYLOR and LUKE RAFFERTY

A special thanks to Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and the families they serve. Without them the film would not be possible.

Woman lays on floor with her dog.

In 2018, filmmakers Ross Taylor and Luke Rafferty began their project shortly after Taylor completed a photographic essay on the topic. The essay was published worldwide with millions of views in publications like The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, and scores of other publications world-wide.

Image of woman laying with dog.