As I sit here crying, R is on the phone with our vet. She called to tell us Silver took another bad turn. She called to ask our permission to put her down and stop the suffering. She said Silver stopped eating and drinking again. Even when she put Jr(one of our strays the vet kept) in a room with Silver, it didn't perk her up. This evening she went to check on her and she wasn't responsive at all. Said you could look in her eyes and see the fight was over. As much as I was prepared for this, it's harder than I thought. It's not like I've never had to have an animal put down or even had one die in my arms. It's just that a part of my family is gone and it leaves a big gaping hole in my heart. The vet will have Silver buried on her property for us. She's a country vet and her vet hospital is on the same property as her house. So, tonight the suffering stops for Silver as she crosses that rainbow bridge. I know that Butch, the one Silver has always known as Papa Boo will be there to meet her when she arrives. Rest in peace my sweet little girl.
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo
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