Farewell Happy Dog

The world's happiest dog is gone... The vet was pretty close with the 8 week guess... The cancer had spread... Just found a tumor again on his lip last week... The final blow was a large mass in his bladder... It kept him from being able to pee, and that forced the decision to have him put down...

This is a first for me... Never had to go through anything like this before, for which I'm thankful... There is such a terrible feeling of helplessness to the whole thing... I know its the right decision... I couldn't stand to let him suffer... But coming to terms with killing something you love isn't something natural... He wasn't even my dog... The decision wasn't mine to make, and so I am spared that little bit of hell...

And so, I say farewell to my friend of just over 4 years... His spirit is free now... He can roam where he pleases... He'll always be in my heart though... Rest in peace buddy...