My family and I have decided that our aging sheepdog..."Ted"...has suffered for far too long with sickness and blindness, and that the only remedy for his pain is to allow him to die peacefully.
It's complicated when you're saddened by a dying animal...with animals, there's no closure...no final words or thoughts...just a dopey, innocent glare every once in a while...a glare in which you've managed to find some affection. They're not human...but they're missed. He's an old pal for sure...but at 77-dog-years, he's really just an old man...and he duly needs his rest.
And so, "change" continues on...as reigning champion...of my most despised aspect of life.
-Brady
3 comments:
Im sorry Brady, its never easy to lose a pet...They do leave paw marks in our life though don't they?
Brady,
Although they're not human, pets can still be friends, and I believe that like people, animals have souls to meet us after this life. Whether you believe that or not, it is still a hard thing, even though the decision is out of love.
Thanks for your comment. Your diagnosis and treatment suggestions are appreciated, and I think the prognosis is looking up.
Thank you Tricia,
It's really nice to have someone I've never even met be so caring. I think the people that have you in their lives are very blessed.
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