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

[Robyn, Greg and Snickers]

This was so beautiful and touching, what a wonderful memory to carry, RIP Sherlock

[Denis]

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful life!

[Donna K & Quincy]

It has been a long time since we have had to say good bye to a beloved pet but I feel your pain. What a wonderful day you gave Sherlock and what a lovely way to say good bye.

[Holly St Pierre]

My heart breaks for you as I sit & cry while reading your post.  what a great last day for your baby

[Pam and Ginger Snap]

This was so sad.. I just cried as I read it.  Your dog was one lucky pup!

[Dori & Rua]

RIP Sherlock.  What a absolutely wonderful memory you will have of the time you spent together on his last day.  Please know how much we all care about what you are going through right now and that we are all praying and thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

What a wonderful last day and last memory you made for Sherlock and yourselves! Blessings to all of you during this difficult time! 

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

I'm So sorry for your loss...it is very hard to say goodbye.

[Becky & Sheeba]

I'm sorry for the loss of Sherlock. It sounds like a had a wonderful last day spent

[April Cliber]

This makes me so sad!  I'm sorry for your loss.  May you be comforted in knowing you did the right thing and gave him a wonderful life!