RIP Sandy 1999-2009

So, a lot has happened between September and December. In late September, Sandy was diagnosed with a rapid moving cancer of the adrenal gland. Our vet gave him about 1-2months to live. Obviously this was devastating news to our family and we decided to dedicate the rest of Sandy's time to giving him the best food and love we could. He grew happy and fat, but it was very clear that poor Sandy was getting to be in more and more pain. On November 4th, we took him to see our vet because he was becoming more and more restless and unable to eat. The doctor ended up giving him a potent shot of morphine and sent us home with some more medication. Scott and I discussed Sandy's health and the decision was made to have him put to sleep the very next day. Scott took off November 5th and we spent the last day with our beloved dog. At 6pm we took him into the vet for the last time and said goodbye. It was the most heartbreaking thing I have ever had to do and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The following poem is dedicated to his memory:

RAINBOW BRIDGE:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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