Window on Cherry Pie Lane

Today, our beautiful Shep, left our lives for well earned rest and peace.  My heart is heavy with grief tonight. I find myself hugging sweet Jade more than usual, if that is even possible. There is a hole in our lives with the loss of our fur baby. I remember being told by a friend that when we take on the care of a pet, we know that we most likely will outlive them. We know that, going in to that commitment, and it still is hard to see them go. I read a beautiful piece recently, (not sure who the author was), that sure says it all. Dogs come into our lives to teach us how to love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs your heart is very big.  Shep will never be replaced in my heart. He will always have a big place there, right along side Tripod’s place. Shep, I miss you so much! Rest in peace and now that you are at the Rainbow Bridge, say hi to Tripod for me. I will see you again someday.

I can not thank Central West Animal Clinic and Dr. Micki and Christian enough for always being there when we need them. Today was one of those days and you guys really did shine. Your compassion for both our pets and us, the owners, goes above and beyond.  You are the BEST!

The top photo was taken a month ago. The others were this fall and summer.

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