Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Some time on the surface
I've missed home. It always feels good to come back and now I'm back for the holidays - filled with a mix of emotions. I woke up this morning with a job to do. After 16 and a half years the time has come to put our family dog down. Having just got back from the vet I can say that while I will always miss her I think we made the right decision.
Too often I have seen our animals suffer from old age and I have said farewell to many pets. Sassy had a hard life but we tried to give her the best home we could. I feel we gave her a well deserved rest after her journey. Mother told me a week ago this would be happening but I asked that she would wait until I arrived home. I'm glad I was able to be there. Dearest Sassafras, rest in peace.
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Esto, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. RIP Sassafrass...totally know how it is. :o(
ReplyDeleteEsto, you write very calmly about this incident. I had to put my dog down about six months ago and it was the most horrifying experience I've ever had. Jokes are not in order, but I wish I could have flown with Sobaka (my dog) out to see Skipirate for what had to be done--it would have seemed more natural and humane!
ReplyDeleteI am truly sorry for your loss. I expect that underneath your well-written exterior you felt much as I did as you held your dog for the last time and knew that it was you and family making a decision you did not want to make. There are truly no words for that sort of moment.