King

[ksmith]

He’s gone.

The day started fine. He was a little slow, but more old-slow than sick-slow. Then things went downhill, just as they did on the day he first presented. He seemed spacey. Stood as though something would break if he moved too quickly. His gums were pale.

I took him to the emergency clinic. He was bleeding in his belly. Opening him up again wasn’t an option.

I held him. Told him I loved him. Let him go.

March 28 2001 – March 3 2013

Mirrored from Kristine Smith.

Comments

[wood-dragon.livejournal.com]

Oh, Kris. I'm so sorry. ((hugs))

[adriannem.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}} I know you loved him very much.

[controuble.livejournal.com]

Condolences and hugs.

[dish585.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Deepest condolences to you and Gaby.

[excessor.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry.

[marthawells.livejournal.com]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this.

[galeni.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. We never have them long enough.

[cmpriest.livejournal.com]

He was an excellent dog, and you gave him an excellent life.
I hope we someday do so well by Greyson, and I'm sorry for your loss.

[goingferal.livejournal.com]

I"m really sorry.

[dancinghorse.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry. He was a good dog.

[pmrabble.livejournal.com]

Condolences.

[seachanges.livejournal.com]

Oh, no! I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[chris-gerrib.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry.

[slave2tehtink.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. Dogs break your heart when they leave.

[jimhines.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[barbarienne.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry. He was a good boy.

[qnofhrt.livejournal.com]

Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this. It is so hard to lose our dear ones, whether they wear fur or skin. Peace be with you.

[thebluerose.livejournal.com]

Oh you have my profound condolences. At least you managed to get that extra time with him and make him feel loved and taken care of.

[affreca.livejournal.com]

Long may you treasure your memories of him. Over the last couple of years I've treasured the stories of his gentle sweetness.

[james-nicoll.livejournal.com]

My condolences.

[msagara.livejournal.com]

It’s hard to lose family - I am so sorry, Kris.

[auriaephiala.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for you. He sounded like a wonderful companion and a true character.

[trolleypup.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear this. *hugs*

[mevennen.livejournal.com]

I am very sorry to hear this!

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Kris. You took such wonderful care of King for so long. Now, make sure that you take care of yourself during these difficult days...

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

Kris, I'm so very, very sorry.

[affinity8.livejournal.com]

My deepest condolences. I'm very sorry to hear it. He was your boy and you let him go when you had to. He will always be yours, and you his mom.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear this. {{HUGS}} to you.

[technomage.livejournal.com]

Loving a dog is an act of supreme selfish and selfless love. Selfish because their love is so pure, innocent, and complete. Selfless because they are gone oh so quick. I'm glad you had a good long run together and I'm saddened by your loss.

[puddleshark.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[jhetley.livejournal.com]

So sorry to read this. I know you've been dreading it for a while, but that doesn't soften the blow.

*hug*

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

Oh no. I am very sorry for your loss.

[michaeldthomas.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[jacardie.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Hugs!

[mt-yvr.livejournal.com]

I'm so so sorry.

[threeoutside.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry. This hurts so badly. I'm crying and I didn't even know him. **hugs** You know how this goes but it doesn't make it any easier. Bless you for giving him so much love and such a good home. He was a lucky dog and I know you'll cherish the memories, once the grief abates some. You did the right thing.

[arkessian.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear this, but he knew until the end that he was loved.

[liddle-oldman.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

Poor puppy!

[sausconys-books.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[patchwork-prose.livejournal.com]

So sorry.

[silvergryphyn.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry! It's so hard to lose our fuzzy friends. You gave him such an awesome life and home. Hugs.

[anghara.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Sometimes there is no way out but through, but God, I've been here, and I understand. I am so, so sorry.

May your memories stay bright.

[mcurry.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Kristine.

[hoosier-red.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry, Kris. He was a great dog, and you took such good care of him.