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A Cathartic Post...
Been a while I know...with VERY good reason. We said goodbye to him yesterday after an uncomfortable and sudden period of ill health. An unfortunate incident could possibly have triggered this but I'll never know for sure.
He was 14+ and had lived a full and active life with us here on the East Coast. If you've had an ageing pet you'll know it's not easy to decide when the "time is right". I tried EVERYTHING to make him well again but he just wouldn't fully recover. I'll spare you the cliches but it HAD to be what was best for him. He was getting tired. I could help him in and out of the car but he didn't want to walk very far anymore.
The process of putting him to sleep was done sensitively and peacefully and we were both present. I picked his Ashes up this afternoon.
As previously mentioned I've had 4 Male German Shepherds over 45 years. My Dad had 2 Bitches and his second bred with my first Shane. Duke and Rocky were also marvellous Boys. Both my sons have had these wonderful animals. Bud got the best deal though as I was with him far more due to time of Life. He was fearless and fiercely loyal with boundless energy until recently.
As I write I'm still reeling to be honest. It's hit me hard, VERY hard. I have a plan for his Ashes but that will be disclosed in a final post later. I need time. My son Robert took this photo and I feel it's appropriate at this sad time. I'm devastated...
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