Our dear dog, Summer, who has been with our family for 13 years passed away in her sleep yesterday afternoon. We knew at her age that every day was a bonus with her and we prayed that when it was her time to go, that we would not be faced with a difficult decision about weather to ‘help’ her or determine an end for her suffering. On Monday it was a holiday (Martin Luther King day) and the kids had no school. She played outside with them, chasing the snowmobile and tagging along as best she could on her wobbly, arthritic legs. In the evening we thought she seemed a little sluggish. Tuesday afternoon I came home at 1pm to find her lying in the driveway like she always does waiting for us to come home and she was gone. Our other dog is taking it pretty hard. He is 3 years old and has been whimpering and melancholy. This morning we had an ice storm and school was called off again. I was grateful for the kids to have the day at home to be with our other dog and to nurture their own hurt. I was surprised that even my ‘grown up’ boys shed tears for her passing. No matter how much you expect it, losing our canine friends is incredibly hard!
PrairieRose
I know who heartbreaking this must be for you and your entire family…………….
She was such a beautiful soul…………….Bless you all…………
sincerely, Rosie
xoxoxoxoxo
linaji
Oh Dear you are pulling hard at a part of me that seems to this day irreplaceable.. the absence physically my boyo.. died at 14 years.. My heart is understanding your loss Dawne and I wish you connection and memories forever!!
Lois Bryan
Aww Dawne, honey, I’m just so so sorry. Wow … I do know how much our animal family means to us … bless Summer’s heart … what a dear sweet darling!!! And what a blessing that just the day before she’d had the chance to be with her dear family, running and playing, exactly what she loved best, I know!!!! My sympathies and my thoughts are with you all!!!!
George Lenz
neat story and photos….those memories last a lifetime… my sister-in-law had to put her’s down last week…he was 16…
Yool
So sorry to hear this sad news dear Dawne
I wish you and your family strenght to overcome this los
I know our Doodle is nearly there and i get all upset thinking about it…
Big warm hugs Yool
Ruth Palmer
I am so very sorry Dawne, my heart goes out to you and your family. Our Andrew (cat) is 20 now and it’s going to be any day now for him. We can rest assured that they lived good, long and happy lives though and brought us lots of joy, take comfort in that. X
Dawne Olson
Thanks friends.. it has been kind of a gloomy day but I know others can relate to how it feels. Wow, George.. 16 years! That is really a long time for a dog. You always wish you had one more day or year, but it was her time.
Thank you all for your kind words.
Kimcalvert
I am so sorry to hear this..I am a pet lover and they just are such a part of your life..my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne Bradley
Oh this is soooo sad Dawne! Dogs leave paw prints on our hearts. Treasure all those good memories.
Heaven’s Doggy Door
My best friend closed his eyes last night,As his head was in my hand.
The doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head
As I cradled him in my arms,
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And Oh…his many charms.
Today, there was no gentle nudge,
With an intense “I love you” gaze,
Only a heart that’s filled with tears
Remembering our joy-filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, “You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He’s installed a doggy door!”
— Jan Cooper
Christopher E...
am so sorry to hear that dawne, probably the hardest thing about owning a pet, is knowing their time usually comes before your own. she brought you many years of happiness and im sure she taught You and family many lessons, cherish her memory and hold that little one tight, they just dont understand as we humans do
Mark Elshout
Sorry to hear of your loss. Too true that dogs really do become part of the family. Thoughts are with you!
DryFlyPhoto
Dawne, so sorry to hear about your four legged family member. The unconditional love they lend you is irreplaceable.
Marg Thomson A...
(((((Big hugs Dawne))))) xoxox
KLiu
I’m so sorry.