We knew the time was coming but I figured as long as she came running for a pat whenever I arrived home, she was still ok.
Yesterday she remained in her bed, her breathing was shallow and there was no ‘happy’ left.
When Adoring Husband picked her up, her breathing became laboured, almost like her lungs were being crushed, so I made him put her down and she sat quietly in her bed.
I phoned the vet and she offered to come out to our house today to put Ruby to sleep, so I agreed to that.
Sadly, Ruby’s health deteriorated rapidly and she didn’t make it through the night.
Adoring Husband was inconsolable and I have to say that the first 4 hours of today were incredibly painful - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I went to work with a very heavy heart and my eyes were red and puffy. Every so often I would remember my happy little girl and my eyes would fill with tears, but I got through the day in one piece.
AH buried her in the back yard and we will have a plaque engraved to place beside her resting place.
The other two dogs have been a blessing. Their wagging tails and wiggling bums have eased the pain a little and right now, aside from a little arthritis, they are both healthy.
I slept poorly last night and I’m feeling exhausted after this very emotional day, so it’s sleep time for me.
Nite all.
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