"It often happens that a man is more humanely related to a dog than to any human being."
Author & Poet Henry David Thoreau
It's been three days since I had to say goodbye to my best friend, Suzy. We had 14 happy years together and depended upon one another for friendship, companionship, protection, and true love.
The past three weeks I have seen her decline. It all started on the night of July 24th, when Suzy gave a distress bark in the middle of the night. I ran downstairs to find that she couldn't walk straight or on her own. I helped her go outside and back in, again. From that night on, I had to use a saddle sling to lift her in and out of the house. She ate less and less until last weekend, when she ate nothing at all. Anymore.
This is the first day of her blog, and I'll continue writing through the grieving and healing process. For anyone who is dealing with an older or ailing dog, or anyone who has recently (or ever) lost a pet, this blog is for you.
Welcome. Let's all heal together.
This is the first day of her blog, and I'll continue writing through the grieving and healing process. For anyone who is dealing with an older or ailing dog, or anyone who has recently (or ever) lost a pet, this blog is for you.
Welcome. Let's all heal together.
1 comment:
Suzy was a beautiful dog. These sheltie collie's have a wonderful majestic presence. I know because I had one as a child. They are loving companions. This photo of Suzy is simply grand. If lions are king of the forest, then sheltie collies are king of the neighborhood with their white colorful earthy coats and white chests.
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