My brother's family dog, Dana, passed away last night. She was fourteen years old, thought she was human, and was such a sweet puppy. She loved her tennis balls and swimming in the lake at our cabin. As she thought she was human, she didn't pay too much attention to other animals. But I think she somehow knew my dog, Dori, was family because she tolerated her and even played with her occasionally. Last year, her abilities to swim and run diminished, so she just barked orders to Dori on how to properly swim out to fetch the tennis ball in the lake. Dana developed cancer in her later years, and in the last several months grew a tumor the size of a large grapefruit. Dori and I played with her a couple weekends ago at the cabin, so I'm glad we were able to have one last really good memory. Dana died peacefully at home in her mommy's arms.
It's sad that pets don't live as long as humans. You become so attached to the little fur-balls. But I'm sure Dana is without pain now and is chasing tennis balls in heaven.
If you have a pet, please give him or her an extra hug, petting, treat, or kiss in honor of Dana.
It's sad that pets don't live as long as humans. You become so attached to the little fur-balls. But I'm sure Dana is without pain now and is chasing tennis balls in heaven.
If you have a pet, please give him or her an extra hug, petting, treat, or kiss in honor of Dana.
1 comment:
Oh, I'm so sorry!!! Our dog is absolutely a member of the family, and I can't even bring myself to think of him not being with us.
I'm glad Dana had such a great family and such a good life. I am sure she is chasing and catching the most delicious tennis balls in doggie heaven.
Hugs.
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