The last week or so has been very difficult and stressful, and I’d like to thank all those who’ve shown their support, love and friendship to both of us and sent various messages of condolences since yesterday’s announcement. You all mean everything to me and I appreciate everything. Some have asked for more details, and I’ll share what I feel I can at this point. Maybe I’ll write more on this later, but probably not.

Pongo was eleven years old. While I still considered him my puppy, and will forever remember him as the young rascal mugging for the camera in yesterday’s photo, he was showing signs of his advanced age in recent months. Some who know him in real life even commented that the photo of him from last week’s 12 of 12 post showed that age, particularly in his eyes. He started showing physical discomfort last week and yesterday that pain quickly escalated to a point where it was no longer manageable through medication. I was with him through everything.

3 Responses to “Some Of The Details”

1. KipEsquire says:

   July 20, 2006 at 2:09 pm

   One of the few drawbacks of adopting Diamond at 2 years old was that I will never know what she looked like as a puppy.

   So, believe it or not, I’m just a little bit jealous of you.

   Be well…
2. aquablather says:

   July 20, 2006 at 3:08 pm

   My condolences.

   I’ll miss reading about him and reading “his” posts.
3. Moose says:

   July 20, 2006 at 5:02 pm

   I’m so sorry. *hugs*