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jenni · 08-18-2005, 03:05 PM

As some of you know I have lost all three of my dogs in the past 28 days.
First my Yorkie Molly, then last Thursday my 15 yr old Golden Retriever had to be put to sleep. This past Tuesday my other Golden Baylee went in for the removal of a fatty tumor......when he opened her up he found she was full of cancer. We chose to not let her wake up. There was absolutely nothing that could have been done for her.
Talk about heartbreak. To loose one pet is bad enough, but to loose all three in such a short time is just devastating.
The vet's office sent me a card with a note that said "What a lucky Baylee to have you as her mom and make the right choices for her not to suffer.
Needless to say it made me cry.
They also included this poem.
I thought some of you might want to copy this .....it is beautiful!

A Dog's Plea

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect yo with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hand

Love,
Your Pet

08-18-2005, 03:05 PM	#1
jenni Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calif Posts: 94	A message from my vet As some of you know I have lost all three of my dogs in the past 28 days. First my Yorkie Molly, then last Thursday my 15 yr old Golden Retriever had to be put to sleep. This past Tuesday my other Golden Baylee went in for the removal of a fatty tumor......when he opened her up he found she was full of cancer. We chose to not let her wake up. There was absolutely nothing that could have been done for her. Talk about heartbreak. To loose one pet is bad enough, but to loose all three in such a short time is just devastating. The vet's office sent me a card with a note that said "What a lucky Baylee to have you as her mom and make the right choices for her not to suffer. Needless to say it made me cry. They also included this poem. I thought some of you might want to copy this .....it is beautiful! A Dog's Plea Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear. Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect yo with my life, should your life be in danger. And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hand Love, Your Pet