The Last Ride Was Today

For 16 years he has traveled with us back and forth three times a year to our beach place in SC.

For 16 years he has been a joy and a trial, a guardian and an active companion.

For 16 years we have done our best to give him good care and love. He gave more than he got.

Today it was time...you don't need to know details, just to know it was HARD!

He left his 2nd breakfast and treat uneaten, but the first was consumed eagerly.

His empty pillow says it all.

OLD PAL

His heart still beats

He breathes and eats

His sound and sight are gone

His nose works well

Detecting smell

His legs still move, are sound

But!

A snarl comes forth when awakened

His disorientation has blossomed

He has forgotten where to do his job

Untrained - deranged - undone - sob

It may be time……..

January 1, 2016 GMR

"Euthanasia is the most loving gift for a dog that is suffering, has lost his quality of life and has no chance of improvement."

Critters

Our Pal "Heza Pip" is approaching the age of 16! He is full of spunk, though only in spurts, now.  He spends most of his time on his pillow on the couch, but still gets very excited, dancing and jumping, when the Mister fixes his meals and when I'm preparing our meals.  For many years he has had thunder anxiety. We tried everything and finally had to resort to medication from the vet. It has to be administered two hours before the event. Well, we found out that if we crush it and only give half a dose, it works speedier. There is no hope for an unexpected storm in the middle of the night. He is traumatized and it takes a day to recover. Poor little boy.

Last night was a bad one for this little guy. Darn!

Just a quick peek at my Ruby throated Hummingbird. SO TINY!

And my friend's bear. 

"If you go down to the woods today

You're sure of a big surprise.

If you go down to the woods today

You'd better go in disguise!

For every bear that ever there was

Will gather there for certain,

Because today's the day the

Teddy Bears have their picnic...."

 

That's it for today! 

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