March 11th 2009 8:17 pm
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I had already made up my mind that I was doing the right thing, and at the Vets tonight, that was confirmed. BB, bless his heart, had an abdomen larger than just 2 days previously,so in that short time the tumor had grown. He did not want the Vet to touch his belly AT all. So many things just watching him told me he was unhappy. I am a strong advocate for pets being comfortable during their last days and am so happy BB was spared any further suffering. I cant bear for my dogs to be in pain.
He slipped away peacefully watching me with his trusting brown eyes, as he always watched me; he rarely took his eyes off me. Never will I forget that gaze upon me. How I will miss stroking that soft face, those big furry hugs. Tears were shed all round, even by our Vet, who truly loves the dogs he treats. He always said how BB was one of the only dogs who was always glad to see him! BB walked in wagging and left wagging. And we were there SO often these past months. The house already seems empty. 100 pounds of BB took up a good bit of space. I look down the hall and expect to see him. I expect that will be quite some time.
To all his beloved friends, we thank you for making his last days bearable with all your wonderful support and love. We are truly blessed to have so many special friends. I read every message and responded to as many as possible and will keep going until I have responded to all. Every message, card, picture, poem, gift: all so appreciated and treasured. We hope we can give back, the way you have given to BB and the family. In amazement I watched the rosettes, special gifts, stars and wonderful messages pour in. For now, please know each and every one of you is so loved and appreciated. We knew that BB was special, and are so happy you all felt the same way. There will never be another BB. I think that is it for tonight. I will probably lay awake listening for BB to change positions yet again. Soon BB will return to visit as an angel, after a period of adjustment for his Mom. We have lots of BB stories to share.
When we returned we found Doggy Connection and P*I*F groups each engaged in BB threads of memorial and send off. Tomorrow I will go back and reread all those wonderful comments. Thank you all so much. We love you all
BBs Mom.
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