So I really haven't been wanting to write this post. It it just tearing me apart. This may be one post that few of you will understand. Unless you have been in a similar situation- saying goodbye to a good friend.
My precious pooch of nearly 15 years has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. She has got tumors all over her lungs that is making it hard for her to breath, and bad arthritis in her legs that makes it hard for her to get around. Her quality of life is quickly going downhill.
Although I've never wished her dead, I did hope that when the time came, it would happen naturally. I did not want to have to be responsible for choosing when the time is right. Alas, it looks like that is what it has come to.
She has been a good and loyal friend, a carefull babysitter, watchfull guard-dog, a fun playmate, and a better companion than any dog-owner could ask for. When I got married, part of the deal was that me and the dog didn't part. I love Shilo so much. We are thinking that we may put her down sometime this month. It is a hard decision, but one that needs to be made.
Shilo loved to eat fresh tomatoes, peas, and strawberries- straight from the garden. She is so cute- she would not destroy the plant, just carefully plucked off what she needed and took it to the center of the yard while she snacked. She snored while she slept. When she was younger, and had more energy, she would never wander too far, but always wait to make sure I was following. She loved to swim. She also loved popcorn. (A little known fact until we married the Man.) He started throwing it to her every once in a while. She could do many "tricks". She could give "high-five", roll-over, wait with a treat on her nose until we gave the command, and catch things that were thrown at her. She also did the normal commands like sit and lay and stay. She has been with us through all our crazy adventures, and now I know she will be in heaven awaiting our return. She has enriched my life so much, and I just wanted to write this little tribute for her.
Shilo- I will miss your sweet companionship. Thank you for loving me without restraint and being so forgiving and gentle. I love you!
