I am so sad that it has come time for me to post in this section. On 10/9/2009 I had to put Sadie to sleep. She had been suffering from kidney disease for years and congestive heart failure for over 1 year. It was her kidneys that ultimately gave up first.
She had slowed down a lot but it was only the last week that was really bad and the reason for my decision. By the time I was at the vet it had been a week since she really ate. I know she would have died of starvation, possibly within days, but still I have guilt that I killed my dog. I believe euthanasia is a good thing, but that does not stop the guilt.
Sadie, I miss you so much. You were with me over 16 years of your 17. How can I get use to you not being here. Looking at your youthful pictures I am coming to terms with the fact that your quality of life was deteriorating and you really weren't as happy as you once were. I remember our younger years and that makes me smile.
Oct 21, 2009 is Sadie's funeral. I can go to the cemetery, have a viewing, and witness the cremation. I am thankful I can do this and that I can see her one last time. After that her ashes will forever be with me.
The difference in the pictures is amazing, but her last week she did perk up her ears for one last picture.
10/4/2009 - 17 years old
1996 - 3-4 years old
I have much to be thankful for - I never took her companionship for granted and I spoiled her rotten. She had a long life for a dog but still I want more.
Even at age 14 she could jump thru an agility course. She was still pretty active til the last few months.
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