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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Anne at Walden Woods
Oh Anne this made me so sad – I can imagine the happy memories you have. Loving your pet is a special joy and blessing like no other.
mimi'sdarlins
I am so very sorry, Anne. Our dear furry friends are such a big part of our lives, and the sadness of losing them is overwhelming. The first days are always the hardest, but I know that for months afterward you expect to see her in her favorite spots around the house, or even hear a little bark that was definitely hers. I wish you well as you try to make this very difficult adjustment. Sending my love….
marcille
I’m so sorry for your loss, out pets are just as much a part of our families as the humans and it hurts just as much to lose them. You remain in my thoughts…