05/05/2023
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Today was probably one of the worst days of my life. Today, we said goodbye to my little girl Lady.
Lady has been with me through my entire adult life…we are taking more than 12 years. I rescued her while I was in school in Missouri and she has been by my side through every move, every new job, every up, every down and she never wavered.
The decision that it was time for my sweet 16 year old pup was the worst feeling in the world. You truly don’t understand this type of pain until you go through it. Not to mention the mind games that follow.
Lady has been suffering from bone cancer for a while and it had spread throughout her entire body. Even with the weight loss and walking on three legs, she was a fighter. Unfortunately, this past week her body failed her and it was time.
I’m sitting here in such a fog. I’m still having a hard time realizing my ride or die isn’t here. It’s hard to imagine a world where she is not. It’s a feeling where you know she is sick, but we have been down this road before but every time we come back! Not this time.
On the way to the vet, lady got her favorite treat….McDonalds ice cream and loved it. She passed peacefully in my arms getting an unlimited amount of nonstop kisses. The least I could do for a dog who was always there for me.
Lady, I love you so much and miss you so much it hurts. I hope you are already enjoying your leash-less life in heaven’s forests…full of squirrels, dirt for digging, and trees to climb. You are finally pain free.
I can’t wait till I see you again❤️
*I didn’t realize Dave got this photo of our final moments but I’m so happy he did*