She has been getting older naturally; her eyesight failing, her hearing failing, her rear legs even failing. But she has been hanging in there, still eating, pooping, peeing, and having fun.
As late as Sunday morning, she was alert and active. She ran and played a little bit with Henry after breakfast. Life started getting difficult for her about dinnertime. We’ve been having this conversation about knowing when it’s time; not waiting too long before we help her on her way. That’s our job, to help her when it’s time. By eight pm she was in enough discomfort we decided it was time. We took her to the car and drove to the 24 hour vet in McAllen. She died on the way. That was as good a place as any for her to take her last breath; she has always loved riding in the car with us. Best of all, we didn’t have to take her inside to get a shot; she didn’t have to get scared at the vet’s office like dogs do.
They were kind to us. We stayed with Annie for about half an hour to finish our goodbyes. It was very peaceful. She was warm and relaxed. Annie hasn’t looked that comfortable lately.
It was a tough night for Annie. It was a tough night for us.
She lived a good life. She made a lot of people smile. The picture says it all.
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