Last year I posted here about Shadow, Willow's black Labrador retriever, and about our real dog, Jessie, who was the inspiration. Last Friday we had to put down our much loved friend, who had been with us for all of her 14 years. She had been in failing health for a couple of years, but always bounched back despite congestive heart failure and mulitiple strokes and seizures. Her breathing grew much worse the last few weeks and she would go into coughing fits and pass out. Last week was the worst. She couldn't get her breath, especially at night. Friday morning about 1:00 am we made the decision.
The vet was very kind and showed great respect for us and our feelings and more importantly for Jessie. He was gentle and careful and eased her out of this world with care and grace. Soon after, we left for a weekend campig trip, which kept our minds occupied.
This evening we came home. Jessie wasn't here. She didn't greet us at the door with a toy in her mouth. Her bowls were still by the basement stairs. Her toys were in the basket in the corner of the living room. Her biscuits are still in the jar in the kitchen.
Quiet. So quiet.
Goodbye, my forever friend.
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