This was written by Jhay.
Today I had to put my puppy to sleep.
Midnight was a good dog. He was my friend. And every day for the last 15 years he put a smile on my face. He was a joy to be around. He loved everyone, even cats and squirrels. And I will never forget him. He and I went through a lot together.
But as sharp as his mind was, his body failed him. He lost the use of his back legs and lost a bunch of weight. He would throw up his food, and because he couldnt stand up on his own he would mess himself. If he did manage to stand, he would fall over into things and hurt himself. So I decided not to make him suffer any more indignity, not to suffer any more pain.
I'm going to write a big entry celebrating his life. But for now I have too heavy a heart. We laid him to rest out back behind the barn. I miss him. It hurts a lot.
I just figured I'd share the news to those who knew him.
And now, some pictures.
Today I had to put my puppy to sleep.
Midnight was a good dog. He was my friend. And every day for the last 15 years he put a smile on my face. He was a joy to be around. He loved everyone, even cats and squirrels. And I will never forget him. He and I went through a lot together.
But as sharp as his mind was, his body failed him. He lost the use of his back legs and lost a bunch of weight. He would throw up his food, and because he couldnt stand up on his own he would mess himself. If he did manage to stand, he would fall over into things and hurt himself. So I decided not to make him suffer any more indignity, not to suffer any more pain.
I'm going to write a big entry celebrating his life. But for now I have too heavy a heart. We laid him to rest out back behind the barn. I miss him. It hurts a lot.
I just figured I'd share the news to those who knew him.
And now, some pictures.
Edit: I don't know why the pictures are not resizing. They're all in my "pets" folder if you need a better view.
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Edit: I wrote my response and hit post before I even read your blog. So I'm editing this to say that I'm super sad for your loss. I love my pets more than I think I'd love kids, I know how much it sucks to lose one that's been with you for a long time. *hugs* to you both.