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

[Yvonne N]

Sherlock was a very lucky dog and you so very lucky to have him.  Try to find comfort in knowing he is looking down on you from a much happier place.  He will be waiting for you there.  Lots of hugs.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Nina, Phil and Harlow, I am so sorry you have lost Sherlock.  I'm glad he isn't suffering any longer and hope your suffering will be lessend by the knowledge that he had a wonderful life and a gentle death.  My prayers are with you today.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Sherlock, may your days for eternity be filled with ice cream and car rides. 

We are all crying with you today Nina.  I'm so sorry.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

What a wonderful and special send-off you gave Sherlock.  I cry with you,

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Im sorry for you loss.

[Dori & Rua]

I was right there with Caitlin.  I was sobbing as I responded before...Rua was wrapped up in a blanket on my lap while I was typing...thank goodness for that...I NEEDED HER to be close to me.

[BG and Gavin]

A beautiful day.  I hope that you feel the peace that Sherlock is feeling now.  Take care of yourself.

[Carol and Banjo]

Hugs to you Nina.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  Such a beautiful, loving goodbye.

[Kyoko]

Nina... I am so sorry about Sherlock. He had a long and wonderful life with you and your family.....

My thoughts and prayer are with you......

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

You were all blessed to have found each other - your memories are beautiful and my heart is breaking for you.  RIP Sherlock I am sure you are having a beautiful time over the Rainbow Bridge.