We brought Sparky home today. Unfortunately, it wasn't the way we wanted to. He was just so sick and so weak that we decided not to delay it any longer and we put him down. He's buried in our backyard where I can see him from the kitchen window. This weekend I'll plant daisies over his grave. They are my favorite flowers because they are so happy and friendly, and so was Sparky.
Aubrey, Olivia and I stayed with him in the room while they put him to sleep. I could barely see him I was crying so hard, but I scratched his ears and stroked his head until he was gone. This is all part of being a pet owner, but it doesn't mean you're prepared for it or that it is easy. The decision was, in fact, very easy, but following through with it was super difficult.
Sparky was by far the sweetest dog we had. He was gentle and protective and extremely patient with Olivia. He was beautiful and I'm heartbroken that my kids won't grow up with him. I'm sure there are some who find this attitude a little difficult to understand. After all, he was just a dog. But he wasn't just a dog to me and his presence at the Martin home is sorely missed.
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Cheyenne - I do know this he was greeted by a happy go lucky rottweiler named Bear and a cairn terrier named Bubbles who will show him the ropes while watching over our families and wait patiently for our arrival... Be prepared for those spots and 60 lbs - they will be glad to see you when the time is right.
I'm so sorry about your dog, Cheyenne. I really am.
We had a black lab from the time I was six months old until I was nine. Toward the end, he started having seizures and became very, very pitiful. He had some sort of tumor. My parents decided to put him down and spare him the pain of an elongated death, which I knew made sense, but like you said, didn't make it any easier that I had lost the only friend I had had for my entire life. I'm sorry you're having to go through this. I'm one now who would rather not have pets so I don't have to deal with the sadness of losing them, but every kid needs a dog (or two!) and I know we will get one sooner than later. But for those who love dogs, it hurts no less than losing a child, and for people who don't understand that, they just don't understand it, but it doesn't diminish what you're feeling in any way. I'm sorry. :( Prayers to you and the fam.
Cheyenne I am so sorry! This is just so sad. Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Sparky seemed like such an amazing dog and so adorable too! I am so so sorry!
I'm so sorry darling! I know how hard it is to go thru with putting your dog down. I'm glad that you get to see him from your window every day and will get to remember him with daisies. We love you and are thinking of you this week.
Oh, Cheyenne...I'm crying with you. I remember having to put our kitty to sleep when I was in jr. high and it was just awful. I know Sparky appreciated all the love and kindness you gave him during his life and that you were there to see him leave the world.
My cat here that passed away is buried in our yard with a bird feeder to mark his grave, because he always loved watching the birds. :-) I think daisies are a lovely way to remember your happy dog.
I'm so sorry Cheyenne. I know it's sad, but everything is even sadder since you're pregnant. :( Hang in there!
hey-
I'm sorry to hear your sad news :(
He sure was a beautiful dog!
I'm sorry Cheyenne, my heart goes out to you. I'm with you 100% that pets aren't "just animals." They are part of the family, and it's heartbreaking losing them even when it is their time to go.
There's no such thing as "just" a dog, "just" a cat, "just" a pet. Pets are absolutely part of the family, and anyone who says otherwise doesn't deserve to have one. Love you!!
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