The film won two awards at premiere at 5Point Film Festival in Colorado

Moon took him back to his favorite sites before he passed away last year

Ten years later, the canine developed cancer himself and became weaker

They went on road trips together and enjoyed going surfing and camping

They were inseparable for 14 years, going through highs and lows of life

From road trips and surfing to cancer treatment, they shared many unforgettable experiences.

Now, the unbreakable bond between a man and his dog has been captured in a moving short film.

The video was created by photographer Ben Moon in tribute to his beloved pet, Denali, who spent more than 14 years by his side, through the highs and lows of life, until he was put down last year.

In it, Moon recalls his time with Denali from the dog's points of view, detailing how his pet was there for him when he was diagnosed with Stage Three colorectal cancer in 2004 and lost his insurance.

Together through the highs and lows of life: In a heartbreaking video, photographer Ben Moon pays tribute to his beloved pet dog, Denali, who spent more than 14 years by his side until he was put down last year. Above, Moon is joined by Denali in hospital in 2004 while undergoing treatment for Stage Three colorectal cancer

Best friends: In the short film, Moon recounts how he and Denali (pictured together) would spend their days living a 'nomadic' lifestyle until the dog began his own battle with cancer and eventually passed away

Carefree: Moon and Denali are pictured on one of the road trips, during which they lived in a Subaru wagon

Pure joy: Citing writer David Dudley, Moon suggests that humans can learn a lot from dogs: 'When someone you love walks through the door, even if it happens five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy'

Energetic: Denali is pictured bounding through the snow, wearing a warm but 'humiliating' top on his body

A years-long friendship: Moon, from Oregon, is pictured (left) with Denali shortly after he picked the canine up from a pound with his then-girlfriend in 1999. Right, the dog relaxes on a rock during a climbing trip with Moon

He also recounts how they would spend their days living a 'nomadic' lifestyle, going on road trips, surfing and camping, until Denali began his own battle with cancer and eventually passed away.

Citing writer David Dudley, Moon implies people can learn a lot from dogs: 'When someone you love walks through the door, even if it happens five times a day, you should go totally insane with joy.'

The film, which won the Best of Festival and People's Choice awards at its premiere at Colorado's 5Point Film Festival, starts with Moon and Denali playing on the beach, days before Denali's death.

Narrating as Denali, Moon says: 'I'm pretty sure Ben knows I'm dying. I'm not sure if it's the cancer of something else, but he's been taking me to all the places we used to go to and checking on me a lot.

'The other day, he asked me to let him know when I was ready to go.

'He said he didn't want me to suffer.'

Moon goes on to recall, from Denali's perspective, the 'pretty great' times they spent together in the first few years after the photographer picked up Denali from a pound with his then-girlfriend in 1999.

Road trip: Moon and Denali (pictured together) took a road trip around the Pacific Northwest to photograph surfers and rock climbers, during which they lived out of the wagon and Denali 'helped Ben find girlfriends'

Photographer: Moon is pictured taking a photograph during a trip with Denali. The film he created in tribute to his late pet won the Best of Festival and People's Choice awards at its premiere at the 5Point Film Festival

Trying times: In 2004, the pair's bond was tested when Moon developed cancer. 'We were camping at Joshua Tree and Ben stood up by the campfire and just passed out and he started bleeding,' Moon narrates as Denali

Treatment: Moon underwent treatment for his disease with his best friend by his side, and was eventually declared cancer-free. Above, Moon is pictured next to Denali in 2004, while sporting a needle in his arm

Happy: Denali splashes through a river in this scene, which appears in Moon's touching tribute to his pet

A loving kiss: Amid his cancer battle, Moon (right) received a letter from his insurance firm saying it was rescinding his coverage and denying his claim. As usual, Denali (left, with Moon) was there to support him

These included a road trip around the Pacific Northwest to photograph surfers and rock climbers, during which the pair lived out of a Subaru wagon and Denali 'helped Ben find girlfriends'.

They also included endless days fishing, doing yoga, and 'hanging out with famous people'.

In the video, Denali's 'voice' jokes: 'I became so handsome that it was impossible to ignore. When Ben started to notice, I had to start working for a living. Humiliating outfits became pretty standard.'

However, in 2004, the pair's bond was tested when Moon developed colorectal cancer.

'We were camping at Joshua Tree and Ben stood up by the campfire and just passed out and he started bleeding,' Moon narrates as Denali, over photos of them both lying on a hospital bed.

'If anyone had tried to take me out of that hospital room, I'd have bitten their face,' he adds.

There for each other: In return, Moon was there for Denali (pictured together) when he was diagnosed with his own type of cancer last year. 'I don't know what I would have done without Ben,' Denali's 'voice' narrates

Camping: Denali is seen gazing out of the opening of a yellow tent during a road trip with his devoted owner

Playtime: As Denali became weaker, his owner took him to their favorite places for a final time, including a stunning beach, where they splashed around together. Above, the friends are seen 'sailing in the desert'

Staying strong: In the video, Denali acknowledges that Moon stayed strong for him during his cancer battle

Adorable: In this clip from the video, Denali is seen snuggled up in his owner's blue coat on a pile of stones

Mobile home: Moon and Denali are pictured posing together inside the doors of their van during a road trip

A perfect goodbye: As the final clips of the video play out, Denali's 'voice' says: 'My last night was really peaceful. I wasn't hungry any more, so I let Ben know it was time and he let me sleep on his chest all night'

Moon underwent treatment for his disease with his best friend by his side, and was eventually declared cancer-free. He was left with a colostomy bag, which he will have to wear 'for life'.

Amid his cancer battle, Oregon-based Moon received a letter from his insurance firm telling him it was rescinding his coverage and denying his claim. As usual, Denali was there to support him.

And in return, Moon was there for Denali when he was diagnosed with his own type of cancer early last year. 'I don't know what I would have done without Ben,' Denali's 'voice' says in the film.

As Denali became weaker, his owner took him to their favorite places for a final time, including a stunning beach, where they splashed around together and Moon filmed scenes for the video.

'I think most people would have left their old dog at home. But Ben insisted on taking me to all our favorite spots one more time,' Denali's 'voice' narrates.

Lucky dog: 'I think most people would have left their old dog at home. But Ben insisted on taking me to all our favorite spots one more time,' Denali's 'voice' narrates. Above, Denali stands in the middle of a deserted road

Taking in the sights: Denali is pictured lazing in the back of the van during a road trip with his human friend

Close bond: Moon is seen climbing a rock during one of their trips (left), and embracing his beloved dog (right)

Much-adored pet: On his Facebook page on Tuesday, Moon, who also has a dedicated Instagram account, thanked viewers for their responses to his film, which were 'nothing short of incredible and heartwarming'

Fond memories: Moon referred to his and Denali's time together as a 'deeply personal story'. Left, Denali is pictured howling on a beach before his death from cancer (left), and relaxing on a rock with Moon (right)

As the final clips play out, he adds: 'My last night was really peaceful. I wasn't hungry any more, so I let Ben know it was time and he let me sleep on his chest all night.'

The following morning, Moon took his best friend to the vet to have him put down.

The video, which was created by Moon alongside his 'close friends' Ben Knight and Skip Armstrong, and others, was also an official selection at Telluride Mountainfilm, according to the Daily Beast.

It features a heart-wrenching tagline on Vimeo, reading: 'There's no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they've supported you through your darkest times.'

On his Facebook page on Tuesday, Moon, who also has a dedicated Instagram account, thanked viewers for their responses to his film, deeming them 'nothing short of incredible and heartwarming'.

He added: 'This was a challenging and deeply personal story for me to tell, so much gratitude to Ben Knight of felt soul media and Skip Armstrong of Wazee Motion Pictures for their friendship and talents in making a piece that exceeded even my most unreasonable expectations.'