Goodbye

Goodbyes are never easy, but some of the hardest ones are the ones we have to say to our beloved pets. For quite a long time, people kept saying that Chesney was getting too old and in the words of Tyler, she looked "miserable". Personally, I couldn't justify putting her down when she was still eating, had moments of being her normal spunky self, and she just didn't seem ready yet. I kept hoping for a clear cut sign. Making the decision to put a dog down is definitely not easy, but it is much easier when you can truly sense that they are in pain. Though it was tough to see, Chesney gave us that clarity and in a matter of two days, she went downhill very quickly. She stopped eating, was barely able to walk, and wouldn't even show interest in her most favorite of all things - bananas! Tyler was the true hero of the situation and drove her the vet (on his lap!!!) to have her put to sleep. I couldn't find the strength to go with, but am so thankful that he did and followed through on his promise to not leave her side for a second. Our family will never be the same without her and we are so thankful for 13 years with our Chesney. She joined our family many moons ago when it was just the two of us and she was the center of attention. She gave us a run for our money (literally) with all of her allergy and health issues, but she was totally worth it. She was loyal to the end and loved our three kids like they were her own babies. We will miss so much about her, but are happy to know that she's no longer in any pain.