Steeler
My Dear Steeler,
I adopted you six months after I had to euthanize my 13 year-old husky who had terminal cancer. As a 13+ year-old husky/shepherd mix, you gave me the chance to pick up where I left off with my prior larger dog, and help you through your golden years. You enjoyed your walks, so we both got good exercise until you slowed down in the last half-year. You came to me with some arthritis and eye problems, and I did what could be done to address those issues. When you started having incontinence, I was determined to cope with it as long as your quality of life still appeared good. You always had a good appetite up until the last weekend of your life, enjoying the variety of food and treats I offered you. The last week of your life, you had trouble getting up and your kidneys started failing. It was when you lost interest in your goodies that I knew it was time to release your spirit from your spent body. I miss your “big dog” presence in the house, how you would knock your head against my elbow to get attention when I watched TV, and how you loved to be scratched under your chin. Chico and Matt (my chihuahua and cat) and the neighbor Shepherd named Rex also miss you. I hope you met up with your friend (the other neighbor pup named Blue) who crossed the Rainbow Bridge last year …
Love and hugs,
Sandi