Her name was Trinny and she brought so much joy, love, and laughter into our lives. From her playful puppy days to her comforting presence in her later years, she was what made our house a home.
So many memories that marked the start of our lives together, she was our son’s first pup.
She was never what a dog should be. Part Mastiff, part Labrador - a Mastador, something was wrong and we knew it shortly after bringing her home. She would play and follow commands and she was loving and sweet with the family but there was always a faraway look to her eyes, like there was something she wished she could tell me. When she grew out of puppyhood, she didn’t really play anymore. She just wanted to lay beside you and be.
As she got older, she increasingly disliked any small dogs or animals she’d see on the street. She stopped liking visitors to the house, as well. We had to muzzle her to take her outside and trips to the park became more anxious than enjoyable.
Then she became ill. She developed a medication resistant systemic yeast infection that took over. Shortly after, she developed tumors and we’ve been providing palliative care ever since.
Though only 11, she doesn’t hear or see well anymore. I’ve put calling the vet to the house off twice already. I would see a spark of a smile or a spring in her step and I just couldn’t bear to do it.
But the tumors have grown and before she truly begins to suffer, we’ve called the vet to come today.
Her absence leaves a void that words can't describe as I haven’t even begun to process what our life together meant, but her spirit will forever be part of our family.
It’s been two and a half years since our cat Belvedere passed suddenly, two new have joined our family, but I still miss him every day. I told her he would come for her as they were close.
My baby girl, thank you for every moment, every memory, and all the love you gave so freely. You taught us unconditional love. You'll be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace, our beautiful girl, until we meet again at the rainbow bridge. Mommy loves you.
kate~
It is always rough when it's Time to say goodbye. Bear as much a member of your family is any child is. You talk to them you tell them your secrets you comfort them and they comfort you. But take solace in the knowledge that you let them go at the appropriate time they're suffering no more. Hold fast to the memories and love they showed you and you showed them for their always be in your heart. Yes when they passed they always take a little bit of you with them but a big part of them always remains with you. Take up for dinner knowledge.