On Monday we had to say our final farewell to our beloved Simon. In November we had a mass removed, which we (wanted to) believed to be yet another sebaceous cyst. It wasn’t so this time. The growth returned quickly and viciously, only 2 weeks after having the stitches removed. The day after Christmas it opened up, growing and spreading rapidly.
On Monday afternoon we were all by his side. He was our fighter, our miracle dog, our face – with a spirit that never broke. Alex and the boys petted and caressed him one last time. His head rested in my lap, on top of my sweater, I buried my face in his thick, soft coat and whispered loving words into his ear as he took his final breath.
My vet reassured us all that we were absolutely doing the right thing, especially because I had so many doubts about letting him go. The truth is I will never let go. Simon will never really leave us. He won our hearts over by storm 11 years ago, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing his gentle demeanor, his antics, and his sweet personality knows just how very special he was.
Simon, we love you – we miss you – and we will never ever forget you.
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Wendy
Our Simon 12/29/07
On Monday afternoon we were all by his side. He was our fighter, our miracle dog, our face – with a spirit that never broke. Alex and the boys petted and caressed him one last time. His head rested in my lap, on top of my sweater, I buried my face in his thick, soft coat and whispered loving words into his ear as he took his final breath.
My vet reassured us all that we were absolutely doing the right thing, especially because I had so many doubts about letting him go. The truth is I will never let go. Simon will never really leave us. He won our hearts over by storm 11 years ago, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing his gentle demeanor, his antics, and his sweet personality knows just how very special he was.
Simon, we love you – we miss you – and we will never ever forget you.
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Wendy
Our Simon 12/29/07