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Pancake Always In My Heart 09/01/2015-11/25/24
Pancake passed over the rainbow bridge knowing she was loved. This girl has been around for a little over 1/3 of my entire life.
Pancake faced so many struggles in life. Knee surgery before one, being hit by a car and having physical issues permanently from it, horrible allergies for years that lead to near constant ear infections and hearing loss. Watching her cognitively decline and become a different dog has been hard. Seeing her aches and pains has been hard, even with medicine. Not being able to include her in so many family things has been hard. What hasn't been hard is loving this girl.
I bought her when I was in highschool, not knowing anything about the breed except for the fact that Pancake was cute. We even worked it out with the school for her to come with me a couple times a week for training, she rode the bus and everything. She's been by side for graduation, 3 breakups, college, many moves, buying my first home, two babies, and my marriage. I never thought to find a new home for her when life was hard on us, instead I clung to her for support.
I've been trying to prepare my heart for this and make extra memories this year. This year she earned her CGC, TKN, VHMA, and even got a rally novice point. I'm so thankful she got to meet Aron and both my kids. I thought I was ready and prepared, but this hurts so much. I know there's worse things that she's had to deal with than falling asleep surrounded by her loved ones, but I can't help the guilt and sorrow. It's truly the loss of a family member and our home won't feel the same without her.
