Hello Dr. Forslund,
Thanks for your kindness and care in asking about how we are doing. There is not a day that goes by when I don't miss my girl. She was special, and I have had many pets over the years. It's safe to say that while I know we did the right thing for our sweet girl, it has left a huge hole in my heart. My husband and daughter have also been dealing with it, in their own ways. She was my special pal, and I am better able to get through the days. But there are still tears and grieving. That being said, I am so grateful that she was in our lives, and shared her sunshine and joy with us.
I am glad that we could ease her way into the next life with your help. She deserved to be spared pain and distress, and it was so much better to be able to hold her in my arms and not put her through puzzlement and distress at Blue Cross. She is the only animal I have ever had who was happy to see her friends at the vet’s! She was my shining star, and when she could no longer go on her daily walks, chase (and never catch) squirrels, and play with the neighborhood children, we knew it was time. I am so grateful you were there to help her painlessly move on to the next phase of life.
I am finally able to walk without her, but I swear that I still feel her around me--all the time--and I sincerely hope to be with her again someday.
Thanks for all you did for us and our Ms. Tawney.
Jane Transue
Long Beach