October 29, 2009
I had to put my American Bulldog down yesterday. He had a lypoma tumor over his left hip that went wild with size /growth. It began about 2 months ago when I noticed my dog had a small hard lump on top of his left hip. We had a biopsy done to see if it was cancer and it was not. But it just kept growing- bigger and bigger until his hind leg atrophied so that it was all but useless. I was the one who had to decide it was time- and Petey told me he was 'ready'. He was such a wonderful friend, and companion to me for almost 10 years. He left this earth gently and gracefully last night. Thanks to Dr Frankeny for helping me let my dog go.... Becky, you were great.
Rest in Peace, my bestest barn buddy, I shall miss you for a long time.
For Petey:
I had to put my American Bulldog down yesterday. He had a lypoma tumor over his left hip that went wild with size /growth. It began about 2 months ago when I noticed my dog had a small hard lump on top of his left hip. We had a biopsy done to see if it was cancer and it was not. But it just kept growing- bigger and bigger until his hind leg atrophied so that it was all but useless. I was the one who had to decide it was time- and Petey told me he was 'ready'. He was such a wonderful friend, and companion to me for almost 10 years. He left this earth gently and gracefully last night. Thanks to Dr Frankeny for helping me let my dog go.... Becky, you were great.
Rest in Peace, my bestest barn buddy, I shall miss you for a long time.
For Petey:
"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another human. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him.
And I expect I will - as I always have.
He is just my dog."
- Gene Hill
And I expect I will - as I always have.
He is just my dog."
- Gene Hill
Moonbrooks' No Way Jose`
2/2000---- 10/28/2009