Sad Day

Today is a sad day at our house. Our beloved dog, Dody, had to be put to sleep. He was diagnosed three months ago with a tumor on his bladder and we were advised to put him down then. We chose to let him live as he was still playing and acting normal. Last week he stopped eating and hasn't eaten but a few bites in a week. He wouldn't even eat ice cream that he loved. He started shaking a lot, throwing up, wouldn't leave the sofa, and didn't want to go outside, even for a ride in the car or a walk with Joe he has loved to do so much. We knew it was time to stop being selfish by keeping him alive because we couldn't bear to lose him. This has been one of the most painful things in our lives.

Joe and Dody have loved each other more than any two I have ever seen. Joe found Dody at the Humane Society and came home to tell me about him. I didn’t want a dog, I especially didn’t want a male dog, or a white dog. I was used to dogs with ears that hang down, not pointed up ears! I finally went to the Humane Society to see him and fell in love with him then. He soon captured my heart and I loved having him around. I especially liked seeing the love between he and Joe. I read somewhere that pets help prolong your life. I wanted him to help Joe have better health!

Dody was a good dog, he didn’t bark much (except when it thundered!) He didn’t jump up on people. He loved our visitors and always wanted to sit beside them or at their feet.

Ten days ago my daughter, Ashleigh, had to go through this same thing with their 15-year-old cocker spaniel, Kasie. Kasie was always such a sweet dog and never gave anybody any trouble.

If there’s a doggie heaven, and I hope there is, I hope he is there now playing with other dogs. There must be a doggie heaven, a reward for dogs like Dody and Kasie for giving such unconditional love. Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with these dogs!

Joe and Dody, a few weeks ago, Memorial Day weekend.

My daughter, Ashleigh, and her pretty dog, Kasie.