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Nearly 13 years ago our son asked us if we could keep his puppy until he got a place that would accept pets.
The puppy was so small he could walk under our cocker’s belly easily and those two and the other dog we had at the time would frolick in the backyard, having a wonderful time.
Several years ago he blew out one knee and we had to have surgery done on it. He was so strong he blew it out two more times before the doctor used the heavy-duty suturing thread on him.
As soon as that one healed he blew out the other knee, but by then the vet knew to use the heavy-duty thread. He was confined to the house and leash walks for the better part of the year.
He would always put his head on our knee for a head pet, and then a paw shake, and has been a wonderful member of our family while our son finds a place that will take animals.
Last night his knees gave in on him. We could see it coming but we were giving him pain medication and the vet was keeping a good eye on him.
Last night he couldn’t get up without a lot of coaxing. Throughout the night I could hear him panting and whining just a little bit.
Today at 10:30 he will visit our vet for his last time.
I write this with tears and a broken heart, but I know we are doing what’s best for him. He’s been loyal to us all these years and it’s the least we can do for him.
But life will never be the same around here without him.
I know you will understand why I won’t be around here writing today.
Written by ~J~
Sue Says:
May 11th, 2007 at 9:35 amVisit Sue
So very sorry to hear this news.
COgirl Says:
May 11th, 2007 at 6:34 pmVisit COgirl
J, I know you know that we had to go through this with our beloved pet in January. I know the pain you are feeling and I am so so sorry.
Last night we had dinner with friends in another town in Colorado. Several years ago, their only child who was about 25 or 26 was killed in a car accident. Although I knew they were in pain over their loss, I don’t think I’d ever appreciated what they went through until we had to put down our 15 year old companion. Our grief pales in comparison to theirs.
For us, we miss our old girl, but we are able to deal with it now. You be strong and know that the passage of time heals all. You did they right thing for Muggsy and he’s in a better place.
marge Says:
May 12th, 2007 at 11:19 amVisit marge
I know for sure that Muggsy will truly be missed by this
family. I have been to their home many times and know that
he as well as all the other pets are and were given the
best of care.
My Sincere Sympathy for your loss. “Good Bye Galoot” I know
you’ll be missed. Auntie
~J~ Says:
May 12th, 2007 at 11:55 amVisit ~J~
Things seem strange here today. We feel as though we’ve left something undone and that something is giving him his meds, feeding him and taking him out.
We just got a nice plant from the vet’s office in memory of Muggsy.