Nanook was my inlaws' dog.
Bought by my BIL, who left him at his parents' for the rest of his life.
He was born in March 1997.
He was put to sleep this evening, Feb 16th 2010.
Cancer was eating him alive.
My inlaws are not poor but they're very far from rich, and going to the vet was for big emergencies only. They didn't know he had been having cancer.
Our heart is aching so much.
I've never had a pet but fishes in an aquarium.
I love pets, I really do.
But seeing them die before your eyes, is something I can't bare.
I prefer not to have pet at all.
We had baked him dog biscuits last Christmas.
And I can't tell you how happy I feel now that we did this.
We were so right.
He was so loved. And still is.
I'm sorry Sonia! When my cat went missing last summer I realized how hard it is to lose a pet. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteoh Sonia, I am so sorry. It is never, ever easy to say goodbye to a loved pet. No matter what your age, or how long you have loved them. I still miss all of the cats I have had in my life, and while it rips your heart out each time they leave, I'm still glad to have had them in my life.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your in laws. Must be just awful for them.
xx
This just breaks my heart. I can feel the pain while reading your words. There has been so much of this lately...Such sadness at losing our precious animals and their love, loyalty, and innocense. My brother was driving down the road last week, only to find someone had pulled over to pick-up a cat that had been hit. My brother realized as he walked closer, that it was his little babe, he had just adopted and was taking such good care of...So sorry. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...and our beloved animals, all God's creatures, great and small...xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Sonia .... such a loss :-( My thoughts are with your inlaws and your family ...rest in peace nanook
ReplyDeleteOh gosh Sonia, I'm so sorry to read this. What a beautiful photo and words. Dogs find a very special place in their owners hearts because they are so loving and faithful. I truly dread the day something happens to my two babies and I'm sure that I'll vow never to keep a dog again as I know it will break my heart.
ReplyDeleteBecause they're unable to talk to us and tell us if they have a pain, cancer often goes undiagnosed so that by the time they become noticeably ill it's too late. It's so sad :o(
I hope you and C will be able to ease your inlaws pain in some way.
Hugs xxx
I'm so sorry Sonia. You know we have been through this somewhat recently and it just breaks your heart to have to make that decision but so often, it is the best one to make. Animals are so good about hiding their pain and suffering too...it isn't easy to tell they have anything going wrong.
ReplyDelete((hugs)) to you,the boys,C and your IL's Sonia,
take care xoxo
Oh m*rde...
ReplyDeletej'en ai les larmes aux yeux...
d'autant que ma Wendy (qui a une leucose) est malade à nouveau depuis la semaine dernière... stp transmets à ta belle-famille toute ma sympathie. leur chagrin ne m'est pas chose inconnue loin de là.
oui ça fait mal, mais se priver d'un animal parce que le cercle de la vie est souvent plus court que pour nous c'est se priver de pas mal d'années de bonheur à partager, et d'un certain enseignement pour les enfants.
il y a quelques années j'ai perdu des chattes, et ça a été une douleur incroyable, mais jamais je ne pourrais vivre sans l'amour qui est le leur au delà des mesquineries humaines...
toujours se rappeler la vie heureuse, même à travers le chagrin et le manque, partagée avec Nanook qui aimait ses maitres autant qu'il a été aimé.
((big hugs))
It's been less than a year since I lost my dog to cancer. It is very difficult.
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice of you to bake him cookies, I'm sure he loved every one of them. I'm sorry to hear about this news and it's so nice of you to dedicate a post to him. Please send hugs to your in-laws and let them know we understand how difficult it is.
It may seem basic and strange, but this is my life
ReplyDelete- Nanook
from nanook of the north
a truly amazing documentary
love to your inlaws
and hugs
So sorry to hear about your belowved family dog passing away. Sending good thoughts your way.
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Oh Sonia, I feel very sad about Nanook! I remember you baking dog biscuits for him last Christmas. I hope he is in doggie heaven now.
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