If time heals, then it’s going to need over time for this one. This pass Friday 8/5 8:40 AM was a week since she’s been gone. It was this past Wednesday 8/3 that I was cutting the grass when I finely made it to the back yard (her yard) I started tearing, it wasn't until I got behind the workshop that I saw where she had walked previously through a mudded area which her foot prints remained, I then lost it totally and had to shut the mower off.

Keysha was a Chow/Husky/Shepherd mix, I was 31 and she was 4 weeks old when I picked her up, she was just shy two months of making it to the ripe old age of 15 but it was her age and health that got the best of her. Keysha first lost her hearing at around 12 and then at around 13 she developed arthritis mainly in her hind legs, it got to the point that she could no longer stand on her on as she needed assistance, She had to be carried out side as my 10" deck got to be an obstacle she could no longer over come. I knew that it was getting to the point that I most make a decision but when? It wasn't until both my Father and my sister brought it to my attention that she was suffering and that I should do the right thing.

Keysha, had the rule of the house, she got what she wanted and in return gave me all the love anyone could ever ask for.

Keysha, I will always love you.


Regrets;
1. I regret that I instead of having the mobile vet come to her, I took her to the vet, and she rode in my lap while my dad drove us to her final destination.
2. I regret that I witnessed her death, it was the most heart wrenching thing I have ever done.

Heres keysha at 12 years, freashly groomed.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~count_dantes/images/Keysha1.jpg

Randy Blackstock

QUOTE: 1. I regret that I instead of having the mobile vet come to her, I took her to the vet, and she rode in my lap while my dad drove us to her final destination.
2. I regret that I witnessed her death, it was the most heart wrenching thing I have ever done. END

Regrets -- not worth the heart-room. Use that energy for remembering the great times with her. And being there with her as she died -- what a gift!

And my Luna died while I held her 11/11/04, and I just recently got so that I don't cry a little every day. Takes training yoiur mind: When it tries to think "gone" you make it think "wonderful blessing that I had her all that time."

I know it's a hard thing to do...but i will never regret being there with my rescue GSD, Sadie... she just layed so contentedly in my arms it was like she was telling me that it was ok...i wish that moment could have lasted forever...although it's a hard thing to do...it was good that you were there for her

I agree that I am so glad I was there to hold my Roxy when we had to put her down. She also was very content and relaxed. Not an easy thing to do and I know how hard it is and how much you miss her. Sounds like you gave her a good life!!