Had to Say Goodbye Today :(
My Finnish Lapphund had to be euthanized today. She was 12--a good long life, though on the short end of the average scale for the breed. She was my first dog, my childhood dog (and friend), and very much a heart dog for me, and I'm going to miss her greatly.
She got sick quickly and worsened quickly, and after talking with the vet I felt I made an informed decision. Obviously, I'm still bawling my eyes out, but I know I did the best I could for her.
These pictures were taken at the end of December:
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U-CD U-AGII GRCH Finale Zazzza Emmee Loo, CGC. 2 legs on AKC CD, 1 leg on AHBA HCT, 20 U-ACH points.
28 August 2000 - 23 February 2013
Goodbye, my friend.
She got sick quickly and worsened quickly, and after talking with the vet I felt I made an informed decision. Obviously, I'm still bawling my eyes out, but I know I did the best I could for her.
These pictures were taken at the end of December:
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Two
U-CD U-AGII GRCH Finale Zazzza Emmee Loo, CGC. 2 legs on AKC CD, 1 leg on AHBA HCT, 20 U-ACH points.
28 August 2000 - 23 February 2013
Goodbye, my friend.
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She looks totally at home in her element, there.
Oddly, in some ways I think I'm going to miss some of the things like... stealing tomatoes and showing up with a potato in her mouth from who-knows-where as much as the "good dog" things. Well, and the helicopter tail when she smelled a mouse! She was always a far better mouser than the cat, lol.
If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done - For this last battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand; Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest, Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years, What is to come can hold no fears.
Would you want me to suffer so? When the time comes, let me go!
Take me where my needs they'll tend. Only stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me, until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see it is a kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Do not grieve. It has to be you who must decide this thing to do.
We’ve been so close, we two, these years. Don’t let your heart hold any tears.