I’ve had some wonderful dogs over the years, and I always miss them when one of them dies. Every one of them is different.
Most of them have passed away naturally when their time came, but I had to put one of them down, when he became deaf, lame, and almost entirely blind.
He was a German shepherd named Brownie. Like your cat, he had a habit of being pretty rough with almost everyone else, because he had been badly treated as a pup by a previous owner, but he was very loving with me.
I took him to the vet’s, and I held his head while the vet gave him the tranquillizer shot—so he wouldn’t turn and bite the vet. At the last, he lifted his head a bit, looked at me through his blind eyes, stuck out his tongue, gently licked my wrist, and passed away.
Some people never get another dog when a much loved one dies. I don’t feel that way, because they are all different, and even the best of them are wonderful in their own, unique ways.
How amazing. Thank you so much for your story. Utter, unconditional love.
Each time I make that dreaded trip, (a total of 3 so far) I vow never to get another dog. The longest my resolve lasted was a couple of months. I will always have a dog.
We just adopted a very sick 10 week old German Shepherd. We got him a week ago and he was infected with Parvo and intestinal parasites. He’s already gained a few pounds and seems to have doubled in body length. Our five year old rescue Maine Coon has been protecting him from the bossy Cocker Spaniel mix.
The dogs were out back with my wife and the small breed started picking on the pup. The pup whined and the kitty was at the door growling.
Cats are strange and wonderful beasts Laz. Give yourself time and let your next friend find you.