December 4, 2017

It's So Hard to Say Goodbye

My heart is broken today. Our Beagle/Basset mix hound took a sudden and quick turn over the weekend. His tumors grew very rapidly the last couple of weeks and yesterday his hip was very obviously pushed out of place. By the end of the day he couldn't stand unless we helped him get his legs underneath and once he was up he could only take 2 or 3 steps before his legs gave out. I knew it was time, though I'd hoped we'd have more.

So today at a little after 10:00, we said goodbye to the sweetest, most lovable dog there ever was. He was a gentle soul with lots of love to share with everyone. Trust me, he never met you, but if he had, you'd have been his best friend. Especially if you happened to have some food on you. Did I mention he was almost completely motivated by food? It explains his nickname of Chubby Monster.

He wasn't a noisy dog, but the house sure seems quiet today. At least Megan, Cody, Colton and I were all with him till the end. We brought him home and laid him to rest beside his bestest doggie buddy, Scooby, who went on before him nearly 6 years ago.  My boys are together again.




Elvis
February 11, 2006-December 4, 2017

Be healthy and happy until we meet again.

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11 comments:

  1. CathyMonday, December 4, 2017 at 12:30:00 PM EST

    I am so sorry for your loss Stacy. I love the look in his eyes in your pictures. Praying for you.

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    1. StacyMonday, December 4, 2017 at 8:03:00 PM EST

      Thank you, Cathy. Megan and Colton are here again tonight. We are missing him and his sweet presence.

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  2. Terri DMonday, December 4, 2017 at 4:30:00 PM EST

    Your eulogy for Elvis brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could have met him. Dogs sure know how to give love. We humans are called upon to make some hard decisions concerning our pets. Love & hugs.

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    1. StacyMonday, December 4, 2017 at 8:04:00 PM EST

      That they do and I'm sure you would have liked him. I never knew how to go about it, but he would have made a good dog to visit nursing homes or something similar.

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  3. KwizgiverMonday, December 4, 2017 at 6:10:00 PM EST

    Oh, what a sweet face. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  4. Debby@Just BreatheMonday, December 4, 2017 at 7:51:00 PM EST

    I'm so sorry for your loss. ((Hugs))

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  5. Mevely317Monday, December 4, 2017 at 8:07:00 PM EST

    Dang, I wish I could say something profound that might heal your heart. 4 years later, I still grieve for Caraleigh... but I derived so much comfort from reading A Dog's Purpose shortly after. (BTW, I thought the movie was awful.) Just a thought...

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    1. StacyMonday, December 4, 2017 at 9:30:00 PM EST

      I'll have to look for it. I would like to read it, but maybe it will help my daughter. She's really struggling with this. I know I will get through with help from the Lord, but she doesn't have that to hang on to.

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  6. Rebecca JoMonday, December 4, 2017 at 9:56:00 PM EST

    I just could cry.
    Praying your baby is running with all the healthy fur babies tonight.
    Sending you hugs

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    1. StacyTuesday, December 5, 2017 at 11:53:00 AM EST

      Today is harder yet. He never was a noisy dog and he hadn't been all that active lately, but the house seems so quiet and empty without his presence. :'(

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