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A DOG'S PLEA
A Dog's Plea
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for although I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.
Author Unknown
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for although I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps falls upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.
Author Unknown
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Permalink Reply by Maltese Mom on -
When I was taking Rio for his monthly checkups at the vet on the wall was the above writing. The entire reading was beautful but what touched me the most was the last paragraph. I think because we love our pets dearly we sometimes make heroic efforts to keep them going. We need to do what is right for our little ones when they are sick & fragile remember they are not having fun anymore. Although, it tears us apart we must do what is best for our precious little ones.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on -
Elsa,
That is beautiful! Again, it made me cry but I've been doing alot of that lately as you know.
I had another emotional episode last night thinking about the day my little Chia was euthanized…As I held her in my arms & the Dr. gave her the final shot…My brain keeps going back to that moment but as it says in the last line of your "Dogs Plea" discussion "I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands."
She was in my arms where she was safest.
How are you doing?
Take Care & have a restful getaway.
-Sarah
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Sarah, Checking in with you. I had one of my tearful moments a couple days ago. I believe it was due to knowing that Rio's granite stone arrived. I will be visiting his grave in a couple of days and will see the marker for the first time. I like you keep remembering my last moments with Rio as I held him in my arms. Its a memory that will be etched in my brain forever. When I think back to that exact moment I get really emotional and weep. I truly believe that in time we will always remember only the good times with a smile. Oliver has been hanging with me everyday.....: ) He seems to be adjusting to life without Rio. I am starting to learn to adjust. I miss him terribly but I guess with time the somber mood I am in will pass. I have to understand that I did everything possible for Rio and was always there for him even till the end. I suppose I wish he didn't pass away the way he did. I will always remember the pacing he did the night before he passed. He lost all his motor skills and I couldn't help him....he wouldn't stop pacing. I know at that point he did not know exactly what was going on and he simply collapsed and then his vital organs started to slowly shut down. I know all this for a fact because the vet wrote me a long letter explaining what she thought transpired when Rio's incident occurred. She said all this happened so quickly and usually when a dog has alzehmiers they typically develop a brain tumor. She is sure Rio developed a tumor and that is why the events happened they way it did. But, you know I guess I have to take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in peace now. All his earthly ailments have disappeared and he is now frolicking with Chia & Maui at Rainbow Bridge : ) Even though I believe this Its still hard for me to believe he is gone. Hope you are doing better.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on
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Hi Elsa,
It's comforting to me to get emails from you…I'm so glad we found each other on this wonderful site!
I too had many tearful episodes days before going to Chia's grave for the first time…(just thinking about going & then actually going was very hard & it took a lot out of me)
I was just in the kitchen making dinner & I kept looking at this beautiful photo of Chia that my sister took - the photo just glows - there's something magical about that picture…the light always seems to be hitting it a certain way, day & night. I love that that I have this wonderful picture of Chia but it also makes me sad. I'm sure, in time, I will see that picture of Chia & be happy!
And, know that you did everything you could for your Rio & in time you & I will have happy thoughts of our little guys.
It's just going to take time.
Take Care.
-Sarah
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Permalink Reply by Maltese Mom on
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Sarah, Glad you seem to be doing better. I suppose we need to take each day as it comes. Like you said eventually we will no longer weep but smile when we think of Chia & Rio. Our dogs were so full of life and enjoyed each moment. For them life is short and I think dogs know this - they know how to live life. Many lessons learned here about life and we learned it from our dogs. Yes, I am thankful we met here its been very comforting....: ) Thanks and take it easy.
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