Been dreading this day but it has come , our mini daschund Mickey is going to the vet for the last time today @ 2:30
He would have been 17 next month but his quality of life has slipped to the point that it is now the right call to make . My wife and I got him as an anniversary gift , he was just a pup and fit in the palm of our hands . That was when we lived in Florida ........... we've had him so long our kids grew up with him their entire school years ! He has brought so much joy to our family just like any good dog does .
Last year we had 3 weiner dogs , Sophie our only female wandered off into the woods and never returned she was 16 at the time
Now Mickey will be gone that leaves us with one more our 14 year old Dexter . The house is getting quieter today is going to be rough . We are making his last few hours as good as we can , he's currently on the couch snuggling with my wife . Extra treats over the next few hours . As pet owners we all know the love and joy pets bring to us , I am 62 years old and have always had dogs in the family . But I'm not sure how many more times I want to go through this , it is just so painful . Soon Mickey ( officially his name is Michelob ) will be crossing the rainbow bridge . Thanks for letting me vent .