Every morning, that I am at my parents house, Holly comes running in my room after she eats. She sleeps in my bedroom until I get up. She came in this morning and I didn't think anything of it. I got ready and walked around her as she slept. Eventually, she went back into my parents bedroom. I noticed it was unusual for her not to join us downstairs, but figured she was tired and would come down when she wanted.
As soon as we noticed the substance, my mom called my dad who then advised her to call the vet. The poor girl is 13 years old, which is old for a Lab, and has been having some problems lately. My parents told me it was bad, but I never realized how bad it was until I came home for the holidays. We were able to get an appointment for 2pm. My dad had to come home from work, because neither my mom nor I could lift her downstairs or into my dad's truck to take her to the vet.
We all new that she was in pain and was definitely not feeling good. She has had two lumps on her stomach for some time, but because the blood work alone to test if they were cancerous is so expensive, mixed with her old age, and it would be painful for her, we decided not to do the tests awhile ago. Before we left, I took some photos of her as she lay almost lifeless in our bathroom. Her breathing was shallow and she couldn't even push herself to stand up anymore. My dad told us that this might be our last time with her.
I drove my dad's truck, while he sat in the back with Holly and held her. She used to love going for rides, but not anymore. I cried all the way to the vet, while Mason sat in the back seat full of life.
As soon as we got to the vet, we took her to the back room and petted her as we said our goodbyes. It didn't take long before she was gone. Tears filled our eyes and our hearts broke as left their office. It's never easy saying goodbye to a pet. They might not be human, but they have so much character and love to give. Each pet we have had is a part of our family.
You were my gorgeous brown eyed girl. I never will forget all of the love you gave me and the family and all of those wet kisses. You were the most well behaved, sweetest puppy I have ever had and our house won't be the same without you. Thank you for holding on until I came home to say goodbye. I will forever miss you Holly!
