two years gone now.
One year ago I had to send my beloved Simon to The Bridge due to cancer. I posted this over on my Jetski board because thats where most of my friends are.
I have been dreading this day
And yet I knew it would come sooner or later.
I used to make fun of people like me. You know the type, those silly people that have pets for children. Little did I know I would become so attached to a little 23lb male Dachshund. I bought him when I lived in Texas. He's a armadillo chaser, bug killer and mouser extrordinair. No mice or bugs in my house, Simon just wouldn't allow it. For the last 11 years he's slept in the same bed with me. If I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom he gets up and follows me. My little 4 legged shadow. Say "let's go bye bye" and he'll beat ya to the door. Me and that little dog has been some places.
Last March I notice that his poo wasn't right. He had trouble going and one side was dished out. It came out like a little canoe. I know what this is, he as a tumor in his colon. I took him in for surgery and had the tumor sent off to UTK to be examined...malignant. My little son has cancer. 6 weeks ago I noticed he had an odd cough and I took him to the vet. X-rays say he has a tumor pushing against his trachea.
He's refused his food for the last 2 days, he would even eat the pork chop I gave him last night, his breathing is hard, he's listless, he doesn't bark when you knock on the door, His eyes don't look right, his gums are white not pink.
I have a 3:00pm appointment with the vet for an evaluation but I'm 99.9% sure that today is day that we need to do the last great act of compassion.
I'm hatin it.
Rest in Peace Friend.
Visiting Lucy after orthopedic surgery
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JetEd73/si1.jpg)
Simon Doing his Job. (keeping my feet warm)
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Watching over Ms. Lucy as a pup.
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JetEd73/si3.jpg)
Begging for a snack I'm sure.
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JetEd73/si4.jpg)
Keeping an eye out for them pesky squirelles
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JetEd73/si5.jpg)
I had him cremated and his ashes now rest in a place of Honor on my matle in an urn like this.
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/JetEd73/puppy_urn.jpg)
We hope you find some comfort in the memories of happy times spent with Simon. He was a handsome red boy. Your post brought tears to my eyes as I, like most of us here, have lost a beloved furkid. You will be in my thoughts today. Take care. The Gang is sending you some slurpy kisses.
Annie & the New Jersey Doxie Gang
Great tribute to Simon, he was a handsome red boy.
The anniversaries are always hard.
What a handsome boy. Take care of yourself today, and try and think of the good times.
Touching story... one certainly gets attached to these little guys! :heart:
Our heart and prayers will be with Simon on his 1st anniversary on the other side of the bridge :pray:
nice pictures :angel4:
My thoughts are with you as you remember all the wonderful memories. Both kids are adorable and I love the urn. I am sure your Simon is watching over you. :comfort:
I think I'm going to cry. I feel for you today. Those little doggers sure do a number on our emotions. Peace to you.
He certainly was a handsome fellow.My thoughts are with you,even if a day late.
My thoughts are with you also. Simon was a very beautiful red boy.
cant type through tears....HUGS Friend.
Gone but not forgotten.
No, not forgotten at all.
We never forget our Fur Kids I think it helps to share our lives with them with others it is good to talk about them was a nice tribute to your special red boy.
I can certainly feel your pain! We had our little Annie put down at the same time as you last year! I think you replied to the post I posted on the rainbow bridge that I posted about her.
That is a wonderful tribute to Simon.You will be in my prayers this week! :pray:
We dont just treat them as children.. they ARE our children.
He knows your thinking about him
What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful pupper. Saying goodbye is never easy. It is the temporary nature of the relationships with our puppers that make them special. As much as we'd like our puppers to live as long as we do, in doing so, they would be denying us the blessings of so many other of our four legged friends who have entered our lives and left their mark.
Thank you for the kind words folks.
David
you bring up one of the advantages of fostering for rescue. I've had the chance to know and spend time with more dogs than most people do in a life time. Sure, fosters are only at my home for a short time, 3-4 months on average, but in that time I've had the opportunity to be a positive influence on them and they've been a positive influence on me as well.
we take skinny, scared, and sick dogs and turn them into beautiful, confident companions....I know I know...I've moaned and whined sometimes but I'd do it all over again.
Very touch, and up to now Simon still feel your love and care with all those memories you treasure.
Wonderful photos, and such a touching story. Each anniversary stabs you in the heart. Lucky Simon to have had such a wonderful home but they do take a big part of us with them when they go.