Monday morning we could tell Maggie felt well enough to go to the beach. Once on the beach, as we walked to her favorite place, she played in the water like a puppy. Her favorite place is where the beach butts against Cape Lookout and forms deep tide pools to swim in, dig for rocks, and retrieve sticks. Which she did until her tongue was hanging out. Tuesday night she started going downhill. Here is a photo of Maggie in one of her "safe" spots Tuesday evening:
You can just make out her gray nose in the hollowed trunk of the tree. The tree is next to the fire pit where we usually have our evening drinks. By Wednesday Morning we knew it was time and called the Vet. At the Vet's she lived up to her name to the very end.
We will miss you sweet girl, the best dog ever.
ken
So sorry to hear that Ken :(
ReplyDeleteMark,
DeleteThanks. When we left Tucson for Oregon we knew Mags would not make it back to Tucson. What we hoped for was some time on the beach with her and an easy end. All happened, as sad as we are and as much as we miss her it couldn't have been a better end for her.
ken
Poor girl. I'm afraid our Delia will be joining her before too much time has passed.
ReplyDeleteYou were lucky to have each other.
Steve,
DeleteDogs are so special, I sometimes wish I lived in a world of just me and a pack of dogs.
As hard as it is do the right thing,
ken
So sad, very sorry. Never had the chance to see her in person but sure she looks sweet.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if these are the right words but best wishes in this sad moment.
Take care.
Lionel
Lionel,
DeleteShe earned her name, Almost everyone who met her would commit that she was the sweetest dog, even before I said her name.
ken
Been busy, been a while I had time to check on my blogs reading. Sad to hear about Maggie :-(
ReplyDeleteLost a few pets in my life, never easy. Our thoughts are with you, she went to rejoin Sam. RIP Maggie
Bob, Jean, Rudy and Diva
Bob,
DeleteMy excuse is very spotty/slow internet. It has been a learning experience and according to cell phone companies "unlimited data" really only means about 2 gigs at usable speed then the service slows to dial-up speed. I changed plan yesterday that ups high speed "hot spot" data to 40 gigs per phone for just another $5 USD/month. We will see if their English is the same as mine but I expect the only real answer is a "mobile hot spot" box and a separate (no phone) data plan.
No mater how many time I go thru the cycle it is tough, even when I know I would wish for the same when my time comes. She will be missed as Mags was a very special dog. A once in a lifetime dog.
ken
My Delia Dog went looking for her grandma's lunch and Maggie this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteLife has a big hole in it now.
Steve,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, and yes the hole is huge.
ken
Thanks Ken. They are amazing animals with a highly developed understanding of people.
DeleteMy sincerest condolences.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read this and I know from sad experience the emptiness of everything when your dog dies.
automatically getting a treat for giving the dog as a night snack, then suddenly remembering that there is no dog anymore.
Lots of cyber hugs from Jonas and Bertha-
Jonas,
DeleteThanks, being in the park helps as there are tons of dogs to treat and pet. As we work we have a bag of Maggie's treats next to us to hand out as dogs walk past. It is not a replacement but at least we get a little doggie loving.
ken