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My Sweet Peanut

I had to say goodbye to Peanut last week and it hurts so much I can hardly write this post. She’s been fighting IBD since we brought her home.  At first, her medications worked wonders, but slowly over time, they quit and we’ve had to try new ones. I knew it was bad when our vet referred us to a specialist and the chemo drug, she put her on didn’t work.  She told me there was nothing else they could do.

I am so grateful for my time with her.  She loved me with every inch of her little being. When you rescue a dog, I have no doubt they realize it.

Chelsea has been depressed and at first, she hardly ate.  Grief is something we all go through when we say goodbye to a beloved pet.  I’ve taken Chelsea for extra walks, given her extra love, and made sure she has lots of attention.  Tweety won’t let her walk across the room without giving her head-butts.  I captured this photo of Chelsea and Tweety together this week, looking out my studio window.

My sweet Peanut will be missed more than words can say.  Hugs to all of you who have lost a beloved pet.  You must know exactly how I feel.

Anne

97 Comments

  • Ruth Chapman

    Yes, it is always so hard to lose a beloved pet.  Just remember how much love and fun she brought into your life and dwell on how lucky she was to have been rescued,loved and cared for by you.

  • Karen Seitz

    Anne – I am so sorry to hear about Peanut!  It’s so difficult to watch our beloved pets decline and especially hard when we get to the point that we can’t help them any longer.  Hugs to you and your family while you grieve.

  • Trish

    I am so very sorry for the grief you are feeling. I know how hard it is to lose a special pet.  Hugs to you during this tender time.

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