Today might be the day. We have a call into the vet to discuss things and also to see if we can up Snowy’s pain meds while we make our way through this process.
Snowy is resting quietly beside me, tucked into our writing chair. It took quite a bit longer for his morning meds to kick in but in the past few minutes, he has finally been able to settle down to sleep. He’s very still and oh so content, breathing steadily and sweetly by my side.
He dined on succulent bits of watermelon for breakfast that Mrs. Waitress Mom laid out for him on a small dinner plate. I gave him his four medications (stomach, liver, pain, steroid) tucked into a tiny bit of peanut butter bread and his eyes did the happy dance even if his body didn’t follow suit. He adores peanut butter but he doesn’t get it often because the fat content isn’t good for his liver.
His dinner last night was a splendid fruit buffet of banana slices, watermelon, and cantaloupe artfully arranged by the same Waitress Mom who has been waiting on him hand and foot all morning. He has pretty much decided that boring ol’ dog food can’t hold a candle to the fruity morsels he’s been given over the past few days and he is ever so pleased with all the savory, sweet additions to his culinary line up.
While I wouldn’t exactly say that he is milking his current malady, I do think I see a glimmer of schemery going on beyond those wise and tired eyes that says, “Hmmmm. If I limp around and act feeble a little more often, I might get to live the gourmet life a whole lot more!”
He just saw a bird through the window and got ready to launch himself into Full Frenzied Manic Maltese Barking Mode but then subsided pretty quickly when neither his body or his bark obeyed him.
I may not bother with make up today. No mascara product on earth would have a chance of dealing with today’s tears.
Thinking of you all right now. All day, in fact. Take care, Smiths. And Snowy, you are oh, so loved by so many.
Thinking of the Smiths today. xoxo
I’m so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
This is not a day to worry about mascara. You are doing exactly the right thing for both of you.
~ Fred & Lucy 😉
So sorry Smith family. My thoughts are certainly with you all.
Thinking of and praying for all of you today!
My thoughts are with you all, and prayers that Snowy will pull through this. X
Becky, I’m so sorry. My heart and prayers go out to all of you as you face a tough decision.
Snowy: You are soooooo loved.
I am so sorry for all of you. I just went through this in February with my little doggie and I can’t even begin to describe how very much I miss her every single day. Many prayers are being said for little Snowy and his family along with a few tears:(
I can just picture Snowy enjoy all the yummy fruit and I adore peanut butter as well. I will think of you today and I am sending you a lot of hugs.
I’m so sorry. Lots of hugs to you all, I will be thinking of you all day long….
Lesley
I’m so sorry that your beloved Snowy isn’t doing well. This is such a difficult decision for your family to make. Losing a pet who is like a child in your family is gut wrenching. I have had to make the decision twice in my life and it’s a decision that I HATED to make. I know my boys are no longer suffering but this momma’s heart is broken. You and your family are in my prayers! Sending you love!
ooooh becky, sooo sooo sorry 🙁 lots of love to you all, and a big snuggle to snowy. will be thinking of you all day
Sob. You are doing the right thing if today is the day. You are so in tune with your fur baby. My heart breaks for you all but I do pray for comfort for that precious bundle of fur.
So sad for all of you. Hoping Snowy’s pain will be controlled and the day will be as easy as possible for all of you. Those furbabies have a huge place in our hearts.
Love seeing the pictures of Snowy being his sassy, sweet self. Looking so handsome and all. You are doing the very best for him. The decisions are difficult. The tears are necessary and do not hold them back. You know, I remember when your Dad was preparing to leave this world, you stated “singing him home.” Well, you are “loving and snuggling Snowy home.” Very appropriate for this wonderful pup of yours. Holding all of you and Snowy in prayer.