Goodbye Sherlock

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Last evening we said goodbye to Sherlock. Since Christmas his bad days were more often than his good and this week he started to decline rapidly. On Tuesday we made Sherlock’s final appointment with our vet. Amazingly he had a good day yesterday. So we decided to make a great day. It was a bit rainy but DD and I took him for a small walk. Then Sherlock got a good long brushing with the Zoom Groom (this was one of his favorite things). As it came closer to the appointment DD, Sherlock and I went for a car ride (another of his favorite things). We dropped off laundry at the cleaners where Sher got a cookie and lots of ear scratching. We then went to Bruster’s Ice Cream Shop where Sherlock got a puppy ice cream cup (small scoop of vanilla ice cream with a dog biscuit topping). It was raining harder so we all climbed in the backseat of my car and enjoyed our ice cream.

Because of the cancer’s growth we had recently begun to spoon feed Sherlock. We had to do the same thing with the ice cream. I used the dog biscuit as a spoon to scoop a bit of ice cream and Sherlock would lick it off. If I didn’t get the next scoop quick enough for him he would make a tiny little woof and pat my knee like he was saying “hurry up mom”. He absolutely loved having the ice cream and undivided attention.

Then it was time to go to the vet. We had made the appointment at the end of the day so our vet would not be rushed. The staff had a room all ready for us complete with a nice soft blanket for Sherlock to lie on. We have been using this vet for many years and our younger DD worked there for a while; so all the staff knew Sherlock. They all came in the room to love on him and say goodbye. Then it was time. DD and I stayed with Sherlock as the vet gave him the sedative and the second injection. Sherlock gave a final sigh as if saying “ahh, no more pain” and slipped away quietly and peacefully.

Goodbye Sherlock Holmes Super Sleuth, we miss you but we know you are enjoying being able to once again run, bark and chase squirrels on the other side.

 

Sherlock Holmes Super Sleuth - October 27, 2000 to January 5, 2011

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Thank you everyone for all your kind words.  Only pet lovers and especially everyone here on DK truly understand the emptiness and loss one feels when a pet crosses over.  Thanks again!

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Oh Nina I am so sorry for your loss.  I am glad you had that special time with him at the end.  {{Hugs}}

[Anna and Achilles]

I am so sorry for your loss, I know exactly how you feel. You should find peace that sherlock was so loved.

[Leslie and Halas]

You gave Sherlock a wonderful final day.  It's nice that you can have that memory.  I'm sorry for your loss.  Goodbye, Sherlock.

[Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane]

I just read about Sherlock going to the Bridge. I am sure he was thankful to have had a wonderful long life with your family and that you let him go with dignity. My lab Jessie went to the Bridge in May and I'm sure was there to meet him with open paws. May the wonderful memories you have of fun times with Sherlock fill your hearts and minds, quickly pushing away sad thoughts. (((Hugs))) Diane and the Jersey Girls

[Suzanne & Jack]

I'm so glad you got to spend Sherlock's last day doing things that he enjoyed.  I'm so sorry for your loss (I've also dealt with canine cancer).

[Adina P]

He had one special last day.  I'm very sorry you had to say goodbye.

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Nina, you made me think of how I would want my doggie's last day on earth to be like.  What a wonderful lesson and thank you for sharing this story.  Sherlock was so lucky to have you in his life.  Big hugs coming your way.

[Ann Kendig]

Oh Nina, I am so sorry for your loss.  What a wonderful, yet bittersweet day you spent with Sherlock.  He was so lucky to be a part of your family for so long.  I'm sure you cherish all of the sweet memories you have of Sherlock.  Hugs to you and your family.

[Sally]

i started welling up at the first sentence. How beautiful to give Sherlock a special last day. He was a lucky boy...He'll be with you always in the reflection of this memory and all the others you've made throughout the years.