Sharing Lassie

August 28, 2007 by kim.milton.

Death is a hard reality. When we are born it’s inevitable, some day each and every one of us is going to die. I lost my Grandfather and my Uncle when I was in my teens but for over 20 years I didn’t have anyone close to me die. I thought I was lucky! That seems silly now. Dying is part of life.

I lost my puppy yesterday. People misunderstand my phrase, I didn’t misplace her and she didn’t run away, I lost my best friend. My baby was going on 14 years old and she was the best! She had a real hard time near the end. She’s been on pain medication for close to two years and her hips just keep getting worse. The vet tried a new treatment that has worked on older dogs with arthritis but it didn’t help. All it seemed to do was make her miserable. I’m sure she didn’t like the way it made her feel. I could tell by her actions and reaction to me when it was time for meds. I had a very hard time and felt guilty for even considering having her put to sleep. It was hard, I was morning her death while she was here with me and in pain.

Sunday I made a decision that I wouldn’t make her go through the pain anymore. We had a little slumber party in the Family room. Lassie has three beds; one for each room she spends much time in these days. She slept on the softest bed and I used the other two for my bed that night. I gave her as many Chicken Jerky Treats as she wanted. I’m getting sleepy now. I’ll write more later…

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