Sunday, April 20, 2008

All Good Dogs go to Heaven





On Friday, April 18th, I had to take Burt to be put to sleep. The paralysis was returning to the front portion of his body again and it was just the humane thing to do. Since John is still in Finland I took him myself. They let us wait in the car until they were ready for him. We sat together in the backseat. It was the only time that I can remember that he let me get right in his face without barking at me. I took off his collar and harness.... and then the nurse came out to get us. I carried him in to the room, there we had a few more moments together.... and then I left.

It was one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do. That beagle sure was the most unhealthy little dog we have ever had, but he sure brought us years of laughs and entertainment. Seeing as how he came from the APL and was in such a state when we got him I am happy knowing that we gave him 5 very good years. That dog may have been overweight, but he lived a very good life with us and that makes it all worth while.

2 comments:

What If There Is dog? said...

Dear,Dharma,you are very loving and brave.Burt was lucky to have you as a owner/friend.I remember having to put our old cocker spanial,Bridget,to sleep when she was 16 years old.it was one of the hardest things I ever had to do...
..yet,the love that dog gave me was worth every moment I was with her.

God be with you.You and your family I both in my thoughts and prayers.

And yes,I agree,I am sure Burt is in heaven

Dharma said...

Thanks and thanks for the e-card.