jayne
Well-Known Member
Today my sweetest dog was put peacefully to rest. Carly, an australian shepherd , was not typical of her breed in that she was fairly low energy and, to put it nicely, if she was a kid she'd have to ride the short bus. But she made up for it in absolutely sweetness. There was not a mean bone in her body and she loved everybody she met. She did not tolerate raised voices without being just crushed, so for the past eleven years she made our home a haven for gentle speaking and kindness. She was never really asked to do anything other than lay at our feet and be the wonderful companion that she was. The last few days she had labored breathing and this morning she was lethargic and wasn't excited about breakfast (for the first time ever), so we knew something was very wrong and took her to the vet right away. Xrays showed that her kind and gentle heart was twice the normal size and not meeting her needs any longer, so we let her go to puppy heaven. Just yesterday she went on her last walk in the park and ate her favorite things. So it's sad she's gone, but a blessing that she did not suffer.
We have so many good memories with her. Like the time she found a lizard sunning himself on a rock in our yard and she guarded him, not letting anyone close until he was done. Or the time she, when we were away at our Christmas Eve service, that she ate a stocking full of little mounds candy bars and pooped white and red wrappers for a couple of days. But the best thing about Carly was that she was a 'foot dog'. No matter where you were sitting, even if it was in the bathroom, it was her sworn duty to sit or lay on your feet. This is a very important job and she took it seriously and was committed to never let your feet go un-sat-upon.
Carly's sunny face and sweet disposition will be fondly remembered for the rest of my life. She will be laid to rest on our little farm with her food dish filled with her favorite treats. Night night sweetheart.
We have so many good memories with her. Like the time she found a lizard sunning himself on a rock in our yard and she guarded him, not letting anyone close until he was done. Or the time she, when we were away at our Christmas Eve service, that she ate a stocking full of little mounds candy bars and pooped white and red wrappers for a couple of days. But the best thing about Carly was that she was a 'foot dog'. No matter where you were sitting, even if it was in the bathroom, it was her sworn duty to sit or lay on your feet. This is a very important job and she took it seriously and was committed to never let your feet go un-sat-upon.
Carly's sunny face and sweet disposition will be fondly remembered for the rest of my life. She will be laid to rest on our little farm with her food dish filled with her favorite treats. Night night sweetheart.
