Last week was tough. Our dogs one back leg had started to deteriorate very quickly in the last few weeks. He had signs of a partial tear of his cranial cruciate ligament- kind of like a ACL in people and we are pretty sure he tore it completely just after Canada Day. With no back up leg we had to make a tough decision. We said goodbye on Tuesday and though it's a relief not to see him struggle to move or know he is in constant pain, it's been a really tough week. We knew his life would be shorter than most, just not this short. He never slowed down because he was 3 legged- just a normal goofy dog, loved chasing rabbits and birds and wrestling at the dog park. I think he was the most happy just as he is in this picture- off leash, wet, muddy and just finished chasing some poor bird.
He was a pretty great dog, he was a big part of our family. I'm glad we got to have him in our lives even if it was for a short time.
Very sorry to hear about your loss Sifu. I'm sure he is in a sea of butts to sniff, great mountains of bones, and a multitude of critters to chase
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear sifu. I'm sure the good time you spent together will be remembered forever.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry about your loss Sifu. He will always be in your heart, never far.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Sifu. Losing a pet sucks.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. Remember that you gave him a happy life. Take comfort in that.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear about Helios. However I am sure that he's very grateful for the amazing life that you gave him because you believed in him and took a chance. Helios will forever be with you and in your heart.
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