Milkshake Sutton
We said goodbye to Milkshake today. She died in my arms, wrapped in a soft blanket. She was 14 1/2 and had congestive heart failure, although, in the end, it wasn’t her heart that got her, it was kidney failure.
She defied the cardiologist when he told her she had 4 months to live in June of, 2015. I know she didn’t like him much anyway so she remained in the care of her regular vet who is anything but “regular”. Today, when we said goodbye, her vet cried as much as we did.
I’m so blessed to have had this dog as a part of our lives. She brought love and joy to all of us. I feel so empty today like someone took a huge piece of me away. I know time will fill the emptiness and I’ll be left with her wonderful memories.
A dog’s love is like no other. She will be missed so much.
Anne
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judys
my tears join yours!
Lace Faerie
I am so very sorry for your pain. I am always amazed at how very deeply our 4-legged family members are embedded into our hearts! Knowing it would soon be time to put my 17-1/2 year old Siamese/Main Coon kitty to her rest, I held her on my lap in my recliner and cried for three days, only getting up to use the bathroom, we never left each other for a moment. She was in my arms when she passed. I cried for the next week, heartbroken.
Time will help heal your heart. Try to dwell all your wonderful memories, your smile will return.
Wendy Forbes
Anne sorry for your loss but you have wonderful memories and may one day a picture quilt of Milkshake memories will emerge so her spirit is always there.