This morning was very different. We have been close to Scout for several days, seeing him slowly fail. This morning, he was huddled up near the fireplace, and for the third day, he could not walk. As usual, he was a happy boy, but there was something different in his eyes. He did not understand why he could no longer walk.
He watched everything going on around him, but could not even get up to greet his friends.
Scout was fifty pounds of love in one nig hairy package! We called our handyman, Tom, and asked him to help get Scout to the van so we could go to the vet.
At 10:00 am, Tom arrived, and without a whimper, Scout recognized him and went into his arms for the journey to the van.
We went to the vet, and after a lengthy discussion about options, the doctor agreed with our decision to let go. He was too good a baby to live deaf, partially blind, confused, and unable to walk.
He was taked into the back where a cheter was inserted into him arm and then he came back out with us for his last visit.
Scout was well known and everybody loved him at first sight
We talked to him for quite a while and brought “Moosey” to be with him. Mary got Moosey the day Scout came from the adoption agency. He carried Moosey around for over ten years, never hurting him, and now Moosey sits on our fireplace mantle looking out into the room for his friend.
The last goodbye!
He was happy until the end. He was such a dear friend and loving creature.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers.
Suddenly, he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
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The rest of the day was somber. We had lunch at home courtesy of Dianne, who came to console us with burgers and fries. We then went to the doctor and finally to the American Legion for a glass of wine.
Returning home to an empty house was difficult after our own official greeter was not there to wiggle his tail and say hello and “Where were you?”.
We visited Jeff for a bit, tried to watch a movie, and gave up, going to bed at 9:00 pm, hoping the sadness would get easier.
