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!
6 comments:
oh kara, I was crying the whole time i read your post. It is just so sad but so sweet at the same time; she had one of the best life a dog could ask for. And your love for her makes her so happy. Lets give the girl one last big huge happy day full of laughs, play (as much as she can handle anyways), food and then...rest...I ll be there all you want. While some poeple could care less for pets, i know how you can feel. See you later Shilo.
Big hugs!! She is such a sweet, good dog. I'm sad, too, and I barely know her. I know you love her so much and this has to be so hard.
Believe it or not, I will miss her too! She has not only been a truly great dog. She is my first dog and I will always have treasured memories of her. I will not miss the fur, or picking her "things" up, but whenever I have a bag of popcorn I will miss throwing my dog some "Bones" I just like to see her catch them.
I Love you too Shilo!
Oh, I'm sooo sorry!
Teary eyed when i saw the first picture, bawling by the end of the post! I am soooo very sorry! Let me know what you need me to do to help. Thank you Shilo for turning me into a dog person! :)
I was the grandma who stayed up with Shilo when she was just a puppy and missing her mommy. She is the best dog ever and I will miss her. I love you Shilo.
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