Betty

I've been away from the blogging thing for quite a while. I just can't seem to find the time to keep up with it. But now I really need a place to pay a tribute to my beloved friend. I may be the only one who visits this space now since I've been AWOL for so long, but I still want to talk about Betty and share her memory.

Betty left us very unexpectedly. We don't know what was wrong. She seemed to have some pain in her neck because she was having trouble lowering her head to eat. We thought she might have a minor orthopedic problem from romping around on the trails--she wasn't a spring chicken anymore. She improved for a few days, but when our accupuncture vet visited to treat her, she was concerned that she was very dehydrated. Betty spent a night attached to an IV to get her fluids back, but something had gone terribly wrong. By the next morning, we were told her internal organs were failing and there was nothing we could do.  We had to tell her goodbye that afternoon, on July 16.

I was working in Alaska when Betty left us. I had said goodbye to her two days before to leave on my trip, and never dreamed it would be the last time I would ever see Miss Betty. John had the terrible burden of doing everything that had to be done for her alone. We were more than 3000 miles apart and there was nothing to be done about it except keep moving forward through the shock and grief as best we could.

We loved her dearly and miss her terribly. There is a big hole in our home now. Humphrey and Gracie and all the kitties miss her too.

Betty was a loving and beloved member of our family. She had a wonderful dogs life and brought immeasurable happiness and love to ours. We will remember her always. Soon we hope, with more smiles than tears.

 

Goodbye dear Betty. We will always love and miss you.

Comments

[Paul]

My condolances on your loss. She's a lovely girl, and the pic of her in the snow is so beautiful.

*hugs*

[Shanti]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's hard enough to lose a special pet and even worse when you can't be there to share the pain. Hugs to you all.

[Jasmine]

SO sorry for your troubles. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember all the good times you had with your furry friend/family member.

[Carrie K]

I'm so sorry to read about your loss. It's hard to lose a member of the family, especially unexpectedly and when you're so far away. Not that it was any easier for John.

[Jan]

So sorry to hear of your loss. The loss of a family member is so hard. I hope as you look back at the fun times your smiles will fill your life again. I am sure that Betty was happy to be part of your special family.

[Phyl]

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my thoughts and prayers your way!

[runescape gold]

Sorry to hear that,Beety had a wonderful dogs life ,they will miss so much!