In Memory of a Good Boy...

Buddy 1995 - 2007

Ten days ago, WxMan and I were stunned to discover that our good boy Buddy was stricken with a belly full of tumors. The day before - he had been fine. The following day. Not fine. We got him into the Vet right away - her prognosis was grim, at best. We were heartbroken.

After deciding to at least sleep on a decision, the Doc gave us some meds to help keep Buddy comfortable and we brought him home. For the past week he has had many more good days than bad. His discomfort could be measured in hours.

He had a spring in his step, a wag in his tail, and was loving us, his yard and his treats. Yesterday was a particularly good day. We were hoping to keep him with us for a bit longer yet. Apparently that was not a part of the plan... Buddy died in his sleep last night. We are hoping that is was peaceful and without pain. I only wish I had been with him, and comforting him. I hope that he wasn't afraid...

Buddy was a good boy. He will be cremated and buried with one of our trees - hell, he already has marked them all as *his* anyway. He was the master of the "Buddy Lean" and the only thing bigger than his bark was his heart.

He will be missed...