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At this moment....

At this moment the sun is out, it’s cold but it’s a bright sunny day.
At this moment I am at work watching the calls come in and managing the numbers.
At this moment my children are at home, sad and upset.
At this moment my husband is having to deal with a difficult decision.
At this moment our beautiful Border Collie Abby is drawing her last breath.
And he is with her, stroking her fur and letting her go into peace.

How I wish I could be there, just to let her know that she was more then just a dog but a member of our family. Our Aussie, Bruce is going to be devastated. We are all going to be devastated for a while. And even though the little ones don’t fully understand that Abby will never be better, they will understand that she won’t be here anymore. That she won’t be in the yard ever ready to chase a ball or to watch over her charges as they play in the yard. As a pet owner you expect to out live your pets. But you don’t expect to lose them after four years. Words like, genetic, nothing to be done, quality of life, aren’t helpful and don’t make the decision any easier, but the decision has to be made. And you hope it is the right one for her and for your family.

Goodbye Abby, our sweet girl. Chase chickens, run in open meadows, I hope there is someone there to endlessly throw the ball for you. Snout smooches baby girl..

Comments

Run free sweet Abby... Destiny will be there to greet you and welcome you home, just as you welcomed her a little over a year ago when we moved into our new home.

Lauren - my heart is with you.

Destiny was there to greet Abby and welcome her home, just as Abby did for her when we moved into our new home a little over a year ago.

Abby loved you, and even though you werent physically with her, Abby knew you were with her... she is now with you always.

Look for a sign that she made it to the bridge safely. I used to think it was a myth until Destiny sent me a sign - Paradise Found.

Love you- Cil

OMG I am so sorry!!! She was only four?! Wow! Hugs to you and the family : (

I am so sorry to hear about Abby! I know what you are going through. I went through the same thing two years ago. It breaks my heart! Know that I am praying for you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

God rest your blessed soul, Abby - you gave so much back to the people who loved you.