Shetlander Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 This is the worst part about loving dogs. It never gets easier. I thought about waiting until Monday to put my Sheltie down so we could have one more weekend together. But that would have been for me, not Sassy. She was declining so quickly in the past two weeks, I was afraid she was going to hit a crisis and suffer needlessly. So I let her go last night, as she lay on the fuzzy, leopard print throw she "stole" from me. I am so happy that I was able to spend nearly 16 years with such a sweet, gentle dog. Sassy loved nothing so much as taking good care of her pack, welcoming her friends, keeping the boys in line and looking out for all of us. And eating. And barking. She was a Sheltie, after all. I am happy I always found it hard to thwart her. Although biddable and submissive by nature, she also took such delight in being naughty. As a youngster, she would grab a mouthful of kibble from the bin as I measured out meals. While she ran off, gleefully crunching her ill gotten gains, I smiled and put a mouthful less in her bowl. I am grateful our vet worked hard to keep her comfortable despite a variety of health problems during the last two years and that she was given the peaceful passing such a good, stoic patient deserved. Sassy was my companion. She was my pet, the definition that best fit her, "Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling." Goodbye, my darling girl. I will miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simba Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I am very sorry for your loss. You made the right decision on not waiting- and it can be really hard to put the dog above the desire to have just a few more days with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 What a lovely tribute. RIP Sassy. Its never easy. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Aw. I'm so sorry. It's so hard to loose an old friend like that. I just wish dogs lived longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 No mater how long they're with us, it's never, ever, long enough. Thank you for doing her that last kindness. My heart goes out to you, Liz. I'm so very sorry. roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 So sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a truly incredible dog, who was loved amazingly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 She sounds like she was a lovely companion that made life a lot more fun. What better is there? So sorry for your loss. It just is never long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdaniels Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm sorry you lost your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm so sorry, Liz. Run free sweet Sassy girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Oh, I am sorry. But glad to hear that she got that peaceful passing that she had earned in her sixteen years of being your sweet companion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I am very sorry. My sincere condolences on your loss. Sassy was a good name for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear about Sassy. Your tribute to her says it all - she was well loved and had a wonderful life with you. Run free at the Bridge Sassy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Sassy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm so sorry. It's clear that she meant the world to you, and I have no doubt you meant the world to her, and that's all any of us can hope for from our beloved companions. Run free, Sassy. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Our Sheltie passed six years ago. He was such a special boy I think about him everyday. So sorry for your loss...there is never enough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 So sorry for your loss, Liz. Godspeed Sassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Sassy was a beautiful girl. I am so sorry that she is gone. You are right...it never gets easier. My heart goes out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks for the lovely tribute to Sassy - it's so hard to let them go, but better a few days too early than a few days too late. Godspeed Sassy. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks, everyone for the thoughts and sympathy. It has been so comforting. It is only other true dog lovers who understand the special kind of grief over the death of an animal. Considering how Sassy’s last year was a long, slow fade, I am actually a little surprised by how much I miss her gentle, sweet presence. I keep looking at the spot where I laid the fuzzy throw for her to sleep on in the living room, as if she should still be there. In a world full of misery, the loss of one little dog who lived a long and happy life is so insignificant in the scheme of things. At the same time, in a world full of misery, we need to surround ourselves with as much happiness and beauty as possible. For almost 16 years, Sassy was a consistent source of loveliness and comfort, no matter the harshness of the rest of the world. Thanks again for understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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