"On June 4th I received an e-mail about an old golden in a NJ Shelter who was found to have heartworm disease. The shelter was looking for a rescue to take him. Initially they (morning of 5/31) thought he was 4 but after neutering him and then doing a HW test they thought he was closer to 10 (eve of 5/31). Bev went with me the morning of June 5th to pick up this old boy. It was heart breaking. #257 was this handsome blond lab, thin, matted coat, wobbly on his feet. He was seen by Dr Behan at Barnegat that same afternoon - #257 was much sicker than we were aware of. Bev named him BUCK and took him home with her. There would be no heroics, just a few days of knowing that someone cared, that he was really loved. Buck was loved, I bet you would have loved him too!
The stress of looking for the signs, fearing they are coming soon.
The hurt wanting to have just some time to fulfill and make up for a lifetime of little.
The fatigue of the constant vigil, ears always focused for unfamiliar sounds of distress.
The continual heavy heart of knowing what could have been instead of what is.
The unconditional love given to the precious pets who enter our lives.
The good thing is our dogs do not think of tomorrow.
They do not see past the moments of love and feeling of safety.
They live for each gentle touch and kiss given with soothing words.
A single moment of contentment is a life time worth of comfort.
Bucks final days were a lifetime to him of love and comfort.
Written by:
Jeanne Perciaccanto
Ultimate Dog Training
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