Sad Day - Good Bye Muffy

Well, it has been a long time since I made an entry in my blog.

After a 5 month courageous battle with renal failure (kidney disease), our beloved 15.5 yrs. old dog, Muffy, finally deteriorated to a such a level last night, losing the use of her hind legs, that we made the decision it was time.  I called the Vet this morning and got a recording.  I talked to the answering service and she advised they were closed today with no one on call-out.   I phoned our vet at home and she said the office was closed for a computer upgrade.  I said I would have to go elsewhere - it couldn't be put off.  She said she would be there in 10 minutes.  

I sat and held Muffy during the euthanasia process.  It was over in seconds.  We put Muffy in a box still wearing one of her sweaters.

I took her home and left her in the kitchen while I opened up the grave I had prepared last Fall.  I placed her in a corner of the large hole. (We have an old cat, as well.)  I covered her with 100 litres of Potting Soil and re-covered the grave with boards and tarpaulin to await Spring, when I will complete the task.

Fond memories, Muffy.  We will not forget.