my Sadie dog - 8/7/92 - 10/9/09

[ramanth]

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear about Sadie.

RIP sweet girl. You will be missed.

[sabies]

Today I had Sadie's funeral. It was very nice and I'm glad I did it. The crematory was like a small funeral home and the viewing was the same as human funerals I have been to just on a smaller scale. One of the women at the place read a couple of poems, one being Rainbow Bridge. I did get to see Sadie and touch her, my choice. I was thankful to be able to be with her one last time after having a little over a week to adjust to the fact that Sadie is no longer with me.

I also chose to witness the cremation when she went in and came out. The way it was set up I watched through a window. I wasn't sure I would want to watch but I felt I had to see Sadie all the way through. She's use to me always being there for her and while I liked and trusted the place I still wanted to be sure they took good care of Sadie.

While today may have been my last chance to see Sadie I did at least get to bring home her ashes. I got an urn and a necklace, so now she will be able to go to work and everywhere else with me. Well, not swimming or in water but that is ok she never really liked baths or swimming.

Rest in peace my sweet Sadie. I love you and miss you so much. I miss the days when you followed me everywhere and demanded belly scratches but I know that even when you were alive these last couple of years you did not have the strength or energy to follow me and by the end you couldn't do anything fun anymore. I wish you did not have to get old my sweetie and I hope that you are running free at the Bridge.