Dog Gone

We lost a pup this month.  Gabe, Miss Mox's first dog, was getting up there in years and having trouble getting around.  We, and the vet, helped as much as we could, but finally it was time.  That's always a hard decision, but it usually becomes clear eventually.  You never want to lose them, but you have to ask what is best for them, not just for you.  He wasn't in pain that we could tell, but was barely holding on.  It was sad.  And now it's weird to not have him around.  There are still reminders of him, of course.  A bowl on the counter.  Only two dogs barking when we come home.  Baby K never really knew him, but she has three other pets to love and chase.

Over the years I have lost several pets, and it's never easy, but you don't want them to suffer unnecessarily.  When they can't eat, or hold their pee, or stand up... And of course if they are in pain and you can't do anything about it, like one of my cats.  You have to make a decision sometimes, and it's never easy.

Pets are like children to many of us.  Now, having a kid, it does feel a bit different, and I'd be even more distraught if something happened to her.  But before sweet Baby K came into our lives, we were both pet owners and animal lovers, and very attached to them.  They are a big part of your life, and you care about them almost like a child.  And they certainly leave a big hole when they leave.

We will get another dog eventually (or cat- kittens are so darn cute) but for now we are remembering Gabe and appreciating our other animals.  There are a lot of dogs and cats out there that need homes, so think about adopting.  They will repay you with endless love, and lots of laughter.