Sunny’s Blog

This morning, my family had to let our 2 black lab mix dogs, that we have had for over 14 years, return to the spirit world. It was such a gut wrenching choice, but a choice made with much love and compassion. For several months now, we have known that the time would come to make this decision, as they were both almost completely blind, deaf, and had hip dysplasia and arthritis. For them, just getting up and walking had become tough. So, it was time. We made the appointment, with broken hearts last week.

AS the universe would have it, we woke up this morning to rain, which isn’t real common in Arizona… and our dogs, Brutus and Zainey (brother and sister) love the rain. We woke to them happy and tails a wagging… I thought, maybe we are suppose to keep them for a bit longer, but my spirit said different. My spirit said they were happy, tails waggin because they were ready to go home. To choose new bodies that are healthy, if they so desired, and to play in doggy heaven.

And, so it is with sadness and happiness for their freedom that I write this, asking for prayers for my family, especially my son Crew, who has had these dogs since he was three. It took Brutus less than 10 seconds to transition and Zainey less than a minute. For those of you that have walked this path, I send you my love as well. It was my first experience letting go of a pet, and I hope it will be my last.

What I learned from this experience  that LOVE really is letting go:)

Blessings to all of you who have had to make this heart wrenching decision. ~ Sunny Dawn