My Scooby passed away on Feb. 6 of this year. He had a heart problem that was being treated for the last 8 months and was doing good with the meds. Then he caught a cold and I think that wore him down, he got over the cold but never really got his strength back. He was ok, but not 100% like before, then about 3 weeks later I lost him here at home. We had resuced him from the ASPCA 5 days before they were going to put him down (that was 15 years ago). He had been abused, had had a broken leg, 10 stiches to his chin and his bladder was weekdue to being kicked. When this happened he was only 9 months old. He was a Shihtzu!!!! What kind of creature could do that to such a little dog!!!?? He grew with love and affection..he learned to trust me almost within the first 3 months. While others had to be careful around him (couldn't go to him quickly or reach for him as he would nip). Still he would let me reach for him, pick him up even take food from him ... we had bonded. He turned out to be a real treasure for me and my family. He always had this smile on his face, REALLY... it was great. He loved to bring his "squeaky" to me to play with him. He got along well with the cats in the house. I always thought he thought he was one of them because of his size. I had lost 3 cats within 6 months of Scoobys passing (all my animals are 14 +) and they were a hard lost for me, but Scooby... I almost fell apart. I couldn't go to work for 3 days I was so upset. I lose my best friend, my pal and I was at a lost. My 3 remaining cats felt his lost as well for days they kept going over to his bed smelling it and looking up. Will I get another dog, more than likely but not for awhile. I still need the time to mourn for my baby and deal with this. Scooby..mommy loves you and always will. You are now playing with Whitney, Moses and Sarah as you did here ...remember play nice! |