A farewell to my dog

[Marissa Lily]

Some of you know that I had to unexpectedly put my dog to sleep on Thursday. I came home on Wednesday and he was collapsed hiding underneath my deck and I had to drag him out and take him to the emergency vet. They found an obstruction in his intestines and were going to have to perform surgery. I was unable to afford the surgery (minimum $3300 and no payment plans!) When I went to see him in the morning he was so sick he couldn't even look at me. Those of you who have dogs know that something must be wrong if your dog can't even look at you. I ended up deciding to put him to sleep and he seemed to have expected it and welcomed it. At least the vet allowed me to sit next to him on a blanket as she did it.
Some people don't understand how an animal can mean so much to someone. He was my family. He died on his 3rd birthday. I felt as if I failed him because he was depending on me to help him. This is just part of my healing process. I never had a dog who was so attached to me before. Now I hope that myself and my other dog will be okay :)






Titan and his best friend

They were always together

[Raven Foxx]

Oh sweetie...I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had to take my cat in this last year and I honestly didnt' think he was coming back out. I understand your pain and I mourn with you. Our pets, truly are part of the family, and it feels awful when they're not around.