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Little Miss Molly Dec. 5, 1992 to Mar 27, 2009
By Moose Magnet | March 28, 2009
I know this doesn’t have much to do with Squatching. I wanted to say goodbye to a family member and a great friend. We had to make a very tough decision today. My Wife and I drove Molly up and had her put to rest yesterday. After sixteen years we had to say our good byes to our little friend. Thursday we told our children so they had a chance to spend some time with her to let her know how much she was loved. We made sure her bowl of food was full all day. The morning before each one of them left for school they said their final farewells. I fastened her leash to her one last time and took her on our final walk.
She has been having some difficulties and it was hard to watch her struggle with the simple things. Her quality of life was not the same. She use to go camping with me all of the time but for a few years now she has not been able to hear and it was getting hard for her to get around.
We called the Humane Society and talked to friends who care for animals and they let us know, base on the circumstances that we were making the right decision. I have to admit, I was selfish and wanted her to pass away on her own so I would not have to make the decision. We prayed about what to do and I received an answer in a poem from someone who has just been through this.
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done.
For this – the last battle – can’t be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your Love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time come, please let me go.
Take me to where my needs they’ll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waived,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has decided this thing to do;
We’ve been so close – we two – these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.
She is in a better place now. Free of everyday pain and the infirmities that the years have brought upon her. I don’t know why, don’t know if it is my age or what. I knew I would be affected by her passing but I was not prepared for what I am feeling and how she is affecting me. It goes beyond the master slash pet relationship. She always loved me no matter what. I could go off on all of the pet cliches which most everyone knows. But I think I have already said it. She loved me. I could always see it in her eyes and I loved her too. I miss my Little Miss Molly. Please take care of her for me and do me this one favor… let her know that I really did love her.
I miss you Molly,
John…
Topics: Pet |
April 9th, 2009 at 8:42 am
What a lovely post. We love you.