Dear Cassie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your beautiful Oakley being taken away from this earth way too soon. Being the humane thing to do if he was in pain, you are indeed very courageous and loving to do such a thing. May he rest in peace now. He will always be with you!
Recently, in the TM mail list, there have been some similar tragedies. One lady posted this beatiful piece;
One day a fuzzy face - big or small arrives to your home. Each day unfolds - and you see their personality. Your life changes as the new family member settles in. Days pass, walks happen, interesting and unusual events occur and you rest at night knowing your beloved dog is watching over you. You hope that they are healthy, happy and your love grows for them like you never expected. Each time they approach you for a hug, scratch, to engage in play or show you something important, your love grows. Your heart keeps getting bigger, with every chewed up rug, towel, couch and car dash board. Some of us even miss the people your dog will not let visit and in-home dinner parties, your love continues to grow, more than you could imagine. Just when you are happy with the ride - it is time to say goodbye. You want this joyful relationship to go on forever - but it has to change. Somehow you find a way to go on - but it is without something that is very important to you. Days pass, you have cried a bucket of tears and suddenly a fuzzy paw taps you on the shoulder and says - hey I am still here. I have missed you, but I am still here. So you start to find moments of your new relationship. No hugs, no kisses, but warmth in the heart, new experiences your great noble one still thinks are important for you to experience. Reminders of who they were, both painful and joyful. The lessons and experience go on and so do you. In the heart resides a special love that never leaves.....one day a fuzzy face arrives to your home..........
Cheers,
OTM
