| Saying goodbye! |
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We all have at one time, or will have came across that special dog that we refer to as part of the family. You know the one that you take with you everywhere and it just seems normal. And for some reason you do not take your dog with you they sit at home and pout when you return home.
For me it was a very special dog by the name of Missy. She was a mixed breed, part Golden Retriever/Rottweiler that we adopted from our local animal shelter. As a pup she was extremely easy to house break, sure she did have her issues with chewing but she also soon outgrew that. She was such a fur ball as a pup and her first winter was adorable. The way she would romp and play in the snow was comical to say the least.
Well it has been 5 years now since that time and we have had to put her down. That was the hardest decision we ever had to make. About a year ago she was diagnosed as being diabetic and I would administer her 2 shot a day of insulin. It was not long,about a month after this that she went totally blind from this.
Being foolish and selfish we did our best that we could to provide her the best living space we could so we could hold on to our dear Missy. The idea of putting her down just because she went blind was not even in our minds even though the vet suggested it. He told us sure she will be able to maneuver around the home but outside she would be lost and it would be easier now then later to have put down.
To me this just seemed dumb and cruel to say the least. After all this was our baby and like a child to me. She was the one who would listen to me when no one else would . She was the one who was there with me while I was recovering from surgeries. And to have her put down was like asking me to have a child put down. Missy did do well for the last year of her life,she never complained or whined and did her best to be herself, even though she was not able to do the things she once used to.
It was hard to see her run into the walls at first but after time I was able to help guide her through the home and she did so well.
Last month the time came to finally decide to have her put down. She started to get worse and when she just laid on the floor and refused to eat her favorite food(which was candy and sweets), I knew it was time to do what was needed. It was hard for the family to say goodbye as she was loaded into the car to be taken to the vet and sent on her way to a peaceful afterlife. I had to assure myself that she would be better off and that she would not be suffering anymore.
Even though it has only been a month since she has passed it is hard to hear and see the house so quiet without her being here. I just wanted to take some time and memorialize her here and wish everyone who does have that special pet in their lives to take the time now to give them a big hug and tell them just how special they are. Sure you might think it silly but trust me your dog will know what you are saying and will you be better off knowing they know.
Missy you sure will be missed and you were loved by so many.
To the best dog ever
Missy you were the greatest!!!!
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| Posted: 10/3/2008 at 11:47 | Read 70 times | 0 comments | Leave Comment |
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