Sorry for the lack of posts (I know you hang on my every word) I've been helping out at the barn more than usual. Did you know that latex paint doesn't wash out if you let it sit overnight? Found that out this morning...
We had to put my old dog to sleep Tuesday which was pretty traumatic for me as he was "my" guy. He was weird, had a terrible temperament with strangers and looked like a cross between a black lab and a German Shepherd instead of a purebred but I loved him from the instant we picked him up at the airport. He had one paw against the door of the crate with a "let me out" pleading look on his face. His ears never came up and his tail was too short. He was diagnosed with both hip and elbow dysplasia at a young age. He suffered from spinal myelopathy the last year or so. Monday night he threw up a little, which he never did. Tuesday he ate breakfast but then started dry heaving and was foaming at the mouth somewhat. I could see that he was in pain. My husband observed that his side appeared swollen. The vet tech thought it might be spleen related. They gave him a sedative before the actual lethal injection and he was gone almost instantly. I miss him terribly but don't regret the decision to let him go.
Today I babysit and we're going to look at houses again tomorrow. I've given up on the one I mentioned before. It is way the heck out in the middle of nowhere. It would take me 40 minutes each way to drive to my stable of choice in the Valley - and that's probably in good weather. I do have my priorities, you know.
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Awww, dang it. I'm so sorry for your loss. It sucks so bad to lose an old friend. Sounds like it was time though and you did the right thing. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing really prepares us for that day, even though we know it's coming... and it's never easy.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers. {Hug}
Oh, I'm so sorry about having to put your dog to sleep.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to make that decision. Sending you {{{{hugs}}}}
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your dog; I've been through it so many times, and it ought to get easier, but it doesn't. I wish I could just live without a dog in my life and spare myself the goodbyes, but I can't imagine doing that.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your dear furry friend. I too have had to make that decision way too many times but I can't be without my furry kids in my life. I do hope you feel better as time goes on and he will forever be in your heart. You did the right thing as hard as it was.
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