January 2, 2009

• Sad day.....

  Kind of a sad day for me.  I had to have my father's dog Skippy euthanized.  As many of you know, my father passed last January leaving me his dog to take care of.  Having two dogs of my own, I thought I would give it a try until I could find a suitable family.  After caring for him for a month or two, I realized that he could never be placed with a family.  He was just too old and set in his ways.  He bit my son on two occasions.  He had trouble deciding if he should go to the bathroom outside or inside.   There were times when I think that he was rallying, but to no avail, the accidents would arrive like the moon changes. 

  I wasn't particulary fond of this dog and used to tell my dad such.  I used to kid with him all the time and tell him that within an hour of his demise, I would get rid of that dog!  He laughed and then looked rather forlorn and ask me not to do that.

  So Dad, if you are reading this blog in heaven, I want you to know that I really did try for a whole year. I walked him, I fed him and even had his shots updated. If you were watching from up above, I'm sure you saw that. 

  Now, he is with you Dad, his best friend.  Perhaps where he wanted to be the whole time.

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