KrisK Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 We let our Cricket go yesterday. She was a great border collie. She wasn't a working dog but that didn't matter to us. We got Cricket at 6 months old from a couple who should never have owned an energetic BC. She had become so nervous that the first thing her owner said to me was 'She needs to be put to sleep!" We bought her and discovered in short order that she was terrified of everything and at 8 months of age we found out that she had severe hip dysplasia. We opted for an operation and later that year moved to our farm. She blossomed, and could run like the wind. Last fall, she started having more issues with her hind quarters and we were worried that she wouldn't make it through the winter. She had terrible arthritis - could go down the stairs to the back yard but not climb back up. She weighed 45 lbs so we would carry her up. DH built an elevator for her early this spring which helped a great deal. She was on pain medications and we knew that it would likely shorten her life but we opted for quality not quantity - she was 15 after all. Friday morning we knew the time had arrived - even with her pain meds, she could only walk a few feet before collapsing - quality - not quantity. She was laid to rest with Jazz and Zach under a beautiful lilac tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Aw KrisK, I'm so sorry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I'm so sorry. I hope knowing that giving her the most wonderful life for so many years when her outlook was grim before you found her gives you some measure of comfort. Dogspeed, sweet Cricket. roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I am so sorry for you but so grateful you gave her such a wonderful life, with the extra care and understanding she needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Very sorry, Kris. She was beautiful in her day. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I am so very sorry. She was a beautiful girl and clearly was lucky enough to have a fine life with you. You have many wonderful memories of her, no doubt, and I hope those console you a bit in this sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetlander Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 My condolences on losing your beautiful, sweet girl. It is so hard that such wonderful animals are with us for such a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_MONTANA_BC Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Beautiful girl....I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you found her and gave her such a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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