Sometimes, a dog is just a dog?
I made that final appointment with the Vet for Jack the Cattle Dog on Thursday. He's 14, mostly blind from cataracts, mostly deaf, and shows signs of dementia. He's in amazing shape for a guy his a...
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Deb and Ed M wrote:
The deed is done. Jack went peacefully - my last (yes, tearful) command to him was to "go find Ike".
He'll be with us forever, because that's how long it will take to get rid of all the Jack-fur....LOL! I brought his collar home to show Jimmy and Ben - they seem fine.
Thanks again for all the kind words - we all know this is the price we pay for the love of a pet.
I'm glad it was easy for him, never easy for us. Somebody, (was it you, Deb?) said they came home and told the other dogs "Rover is ALL GONE", holding palms out in the classic "no more treats signal." I did that to Rosie when we came home without Poquita and she totally seemed to get it. Maybe they are also relieved that the one who was obviously in distress is no longer there? Thanks for sharing all your experiences. RIP Jack.
