(That was September 10, 2018. The link at the bottom here still is valid, probably updated by the time you read this.)
Her Last Ride
It would be her last ride
One of many she'd been before
Going to her doctor
It wasn't her favorite ride
Getting old is not fun
Seizures were her worst, eating next
Wasn't her idea
Going that day not a fun ride
Being with her lover
That made it some better for her
No more fun days she'd have
For her, assisted suicide
But I've been thinking how
It's Doggie Heaven she is in
Adi Jane was my constant companion. She and I were a registered Pet Therapy Team and made many, many visits together, adding pleasure to kids and shut-ins.
Adi died September 17, 2012 ............ (read my tribute to her here)
Adi Jane
Born September 1, 1996
Died September 17, 2012
Adi's Life Meme
Some of the 125 Posts with Adi label
Eight YouTube videos starring Adi
Born September 1, 1996
Died September 17, 2012
Adi's Life Meme
Some of the 125 Posts with Adi label
Eight YouTube videos starring Adi
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- Photos and Poem Copyright © 2018 Jimmiehov, All Rights Reserved
- I'm linked with Sanaa Rizvi in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-tuesday-platform_11.html?m=1
- I'm linked with Sanaa Rizvi in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-tuesday-platform_11.html?m=1
International Assocation for Suicide Prevention link, https://www.iasp.info/
A fitting tribute to a good companion
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Jim. This is a beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteShe obviously deserves a Doggie Heaven! I am sad for you ... and also glad you had that beautiful companionship from such a very good dog.
ReplyDeleteIt is heartbreaking taking a loved pet to the vet for the last time. There have been a few best mates for me to take for that last ride too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet-faced girl. She earned her rest for all the comfort she brought to others.
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable and I know she is enjoying some wonderful things in Doggie Heaven! So sad, but a wonderful and loving tribute to man's true best friend!
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking to have to say goodbye to a beloved pet, beautiful tribute.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little hound...I'm sure children looked forward to her visits.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of how on "Dukes of Hazzard" the characters would debunk horror stories kids had heard about "huge fierce bloodhounds" by showing the footage of the purebred bloodhound, who would whine to be rubbed behind the ears and let out a totally non-threatening "Woof!" They must've spliced her in a hundred times but kids I knew watched for her views as the show went into reruns.
I'm so sorry you've lost your dear friend. It's never easy to say good-bye even when it's the right thing to do.
ReplyDeleteTeresa from Razzamadazzle
I am so sorry. You wrote a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. I know she is mos def enjoying Doggie Heaven
ReplyDeleteTo part with a friend like that is heartbreaking... how you describe that final ride brings it closer.
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