Shelby's journey from four paws to three!
Oh Dear Shelby … I miss you so much. How is it 7 months today that I kissed your velvet ears for the last time and let your tired spirit go and allow you to become an angel? I would like to say the pain gets easier and the missing you becomes less but it … Continue reading “7 months an angel”
Oh sweet Shelby Lynne… you would have been 14 today! I always told people that I knew in my heart you would live to at least 15 … sadly, you lost your earthly battle at age 13 1/2. We always celebrated your ‘made up’ birthday. I picked today special for you since I figured you … Continue reading “Happy (what would have been your 14th) Birthday”
My dearest Shelby … how is it possible that six months ago you earned your wings? Why does it feel like so much longer since I have snuggled those ears (perfect ears) and kissed that little nose and hugged your booty and held you in my arms? My girl, my sweet angel, I miss you … Continue reading “Six Months an Angel”
Oh Shelby … it all makes so much sense now. I have been feeling off and lethargic and tired for a couple days now. Combined with my epic tears (albeit Oscar worthy performance this past weekend), today crept up on me. Sixteen weeks ago today I helped your earn your beautiful wings and you assumed a new … Continue reading “16 weeks an angel”
Three months ago you earned your wings. And not a day goes by that I don’t miss you, think about you, long to feel your fur between my fingers one more time, to give you kisses, snuggles, hugs. You knew me. You “got” me. You were my best friend, my best girl, my soul mate. … Continue reading “12 weeks an angel”
It was June 8, 2012, just another Saturday at the Farmer’s Market. You were having fun in the ‘free’ doggy day-care while I shopped for flowers, fresh fruits and veggies. We left with high hopes for the rest of our day! And you jumped, like you had, a million times, into my car. And you … Continue reading “One year ago you broke your leg and thus our long journey began”
What a journey it’s been! When I made the decision to amputate Shelby’s leg, I told her surgeons that even if we made it one month pain-free it was worth it. And it’s been a hard month but definitely worth it. Shelby continues to improve and show those vets/doctors/statistics that she is anything BUT normal … Continue reading “Celebrating One month post-amp”