Wow!!!!
That is the only way to describe the heartfelt posts that the members on this forum posted. I posted on my Facebook wall the evening my dog was put to rest. Then the next morning I decided to post on here because I know some people that own tractors also have pets and know the unconditional love they give. I was BLOWN away by the number of responses and how thoughtful everyone has been. Seems others know just how it feels and others know what is coming. I had a feeling this would be coming soon...just not this soon.
He had an enlarged cancerous tumor that busted and caused his back legs to stop working. He greeted me first, then with a look of panic, moved to the front door where his legs finally stopped working. When he fell, he knocked an ironing board over. I laid on the floor with him till my wife came home from work (I called her). He wagged his tail as I stroked his head and spoke to him. He could wag his tail less and less. Then we carried him stretcher style to the back seat of my truck and took him to the vet. He layed his head on my lap for the trip. Our vet that has been seeing him since a pup gave me the news and after a heartfelt goodbye, did the deed.
He went out honorably for all his faithful service. He would bring groceries in the house, get my slippers no matter where they were in the house, get the telephone and bring it to me, bring the TV remote to me when he saw me sit in my recliner, and even brought me tools when working under a vehicle. Some would not believe me, but when they saw him do it, their jaws dropped!!
I have wonderful memories that I hold in my heart.
THANK YOU all again for yor comments, serious and funny all the same. One thing I could not get him to do was ride on the tractor with me. He finally rode in the front loader, and my wife and daughter smiled as we laid him to rest because of that....
Here are a couple more pictures for all to enjoy!
Deano
