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Tonight we had to put Vinnie down. He first got sick in August. After about a month of doctor's and specialist we figured out he had arthritis. We seemed to get it under control for awhile then it came back harder and so we did new medicine.
He got better for awhile. Not perfect but better. Then about 3 weeks ago he started to get really sick again. After struggling through tests and a few different medicines today we decided that it was time to end the fight.I spent the day snuggling him and petting him, telling him how much I loved him and what a wonderful dog he was. Sure he had his annoying habits, but he was the best dog for a daycare. He never once, not even when he was in pain, snap, growl, or try to bite at anyone.
I remember when you first told me you had gotten an Italian Greyhound. I had no clue what kind of dog they were and had to go online to look them up. Since then, I have surprised many an Iggy owner by recognizing his/her dog as an Italian Greyhound.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite memories of Vinnie are of seeing him sit on the back of your couch in the sunshine licking his paw and grooming his face. He was always a comforting presence under the blanket and he was an awesome foot warmer. I was always impressed with how fast he could run and how high he could jump. I also remember how when you were broken into he stayed near the house. Even then, he knew his true home was with you. Another favorite memory was how he would play with Alyssa. She would run after him and he would run into the other room waiting for her to catch up. Then with her giggles following him he would run to the other room and wait for her again.
I cried when you texted me that he was gone. I miss him from afar and I will always think fondly of him. Even Duane is sad that Vinnie was so sick and couldn't be made to feel better. But the last time we saw him, we knew he didn't feel good. The decision you made was a hard one but it was the right one for him. Rest in Peace, Vinnie. Run and play and bask in the sunlight.