Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:14 pm by nikkinutshop
Well, it looks like it is our turn to suffer the loss of a much cherished pet. Daisy has allowed us to be her family for just over 13 years and the ride had been absolutely fantastic. If there ever is a perfect dog, for us, she is it. It is difficult to see Daisy lose her zest for life and stop rushing for the door when one of us come home. A good dog like this raises one's spirits when one of us has had a bad day. This dog brightened my days when I went through the dark days of cancer treatment. Daisy was my daughter's constant companion while she recovered from a life changing assault while she was at her workplace. I know the dog gave her the strength to stay with us when she felt really low and out of options.
She still goes to the patio door when she hears a Harley, albeit slowly. My friends rode HD and there are fewer Harleys now because old age has taken most of the guys away from us. There was the time that Daisy was taking care of business under her tail. I remarked that I wish I could bend over and do that. My friend responded with one word, "Ask."
I am going to miss her and the gifts of dog toys that she always brought as a welcome home. I am going to miss slipping the dog a piece of turkey at Christmas and I might even miss the room clearing gas she got from these treats. I am going to miss using Daisy as the excuse to stay home and not go on a cruise.
The Vet said she is nearing the end of her life and comfortable. We are going to do what is right for the dog, when the time comes. When this dog dies, I know that a part of me will die with her.
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