His reaction when he learned the dog was a birthday present from his dad (Video) There are few things harder than losing a parent. Especially when you’re still just a kid but some things can help ease the pain. 13-year-old Logan Kavaluskis recently lost his dad to cancer. His father, Joe Kavaluskis, passed away after a 9-year-battle with multiple myeloma, at the age of 47. He knew how difficult it was going to be for his son, so he planned a special surprise. Logan had always wanted a dog of his own, but his father was allergic, meaning the family were never able to keep one in the house. Before Joe passed away, he hatched a plan with his wife, Melanie, to gift Logan with a puppy after his death. With the help of Logan’s cousin, the family found a healthy Boston Terrier, who they deemed perfect for the 13-year-old. After Joe passed away, just five days before Logan’s 13th birthday, the young boy’s family revealed they were heading north from their home in Hudsonville, Michigan, to collect a puppy, though the young boy had no idea it would be for him. Logan had always wanted a dog of his own, but his father was allergic, meaning the family were never able to keep one in the house. Before Joe passed away, he hatched a plan with his wife, Melanie, to gift Logan with a puppy after his death. With the help of Logan’s cousin, the family found a healthy Boston Terrier, who they deemed perfect for the 13-year-old. After Joe passed away, just five days before Logan’s 13th birthday, the young boy’s family revealed they were heading north from their home in Hudsonville, Michigan, to collect a puppy, though the young boy had no idea it would be for him. The pup will no doubt be a constant reminder of just how much Logan’s father cared for him. I’m sure the amazing gift will be impossible to beat. The video came to a close with Logan stroking his new four-legged best friend, which he later named Indy.