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Three years ago today I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life. That decision was whether to put down my dog of thirteen years, or experiment with a treatment hoping it would work for him. I remember asking the vet what he would do if it were his dog and he said he would let him go, so that's what I did. I held my dogs head while the barbiturate took him away into a forever sleep. I loved that dog and was thankful to have had him. Pets are peace . They can help us to feel better physically, emotionally , and spiritually. A relationship with a pet has actually shown in studies that it can lower blood pressure by relieving stress. Plus, they will always help us writers to find something too write about. It was a hard day three years ago, but I have always felt peace in the decision I made. His name was Shadow and he enhanced my life in many ways. Pets are like that. Enjoy your pet, they are worth it.--Kelly
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12/29/2013 10:23:38 pm
This really hit home for me. I just lost my Chihuahua of 19 years, Sophie. It's hard to know when to put them down, but like you, I knew it was the right thing to do. I still wake up sometimes remembering how her limp little body felt in my arms as she slipped away during euthanasia. The best thing to do is remember them fondly and move on. I now have two adopted kittens to brighten the house. Max and Leo. Pets are really a blessing. Even when they're gone the memories are still there.
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Beth
12/31/2013 11:53:03 am
I love your blog, Kelly. It is helping me to see some real depth in you. Who would've known!!
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