This morning Snickers wasn't herself. She was laying panting heavily and just couldn't get up. We got the kids ready for school and called the vet after they were in school. The vet had us come right away. They did a few tests but things didn't look good. Eric and I had come home while they did the tests and got a phone call about 1230 that she had a couple of tumors in her chest and abdomen and that she had seized on the ultrasound table. She was heavily sedated but they felt that the "cancer" had spread to her brain. The decision was made to have her put to sleep and not suffer anymore. Until this morning she had be the same old Snickers. It came on very quickly, for her a blessing.
Eric and I decided that the kids needed to go and see her at the vets to say their goodbyes. There is nothing worse then coming home and finding out your parents have had your pet put to sleep. We picked them all up at school. Each one had time with snickers, they talked to her, stroked her, and hugged her. There were many tears, and some laughter as the kittens next to her tried desperately to get our attention. The kids had the whole vets office in tears. Bekah asked for Snickers' collar to take home. It was hard for us to stay with her as they put her to sleep so we took the kids and left.
For 11 1/2 years she has been our companion, our household security guard, our extra pair of eyes outside with the kids, a sled puller, a lean on pillow for movies and an all around great dog. She will be sadly missed.
RIP puppy girl, we love you and miss you.
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