Thursday, March 14, 2019

Memories of Our Sweet Dog, Jersey

 I've been putting off this post for a few days because it simply hurt too much.  Last Saturday morning we found out from our vet that Jersey was in kidney failure and it was so bad that we had to do the humane thing.


Jersey was my constant companion who was always by my side.  She sat beside me everyday in my paint room, following me every time I got up or went downstairs.  At the end, we were packing her up and down the stairs.  She suffered with an enlarged heart for several years and took several medications twice a day to keep her heart going and the fluid off.  Her will to live was amazing.  Several times through the last couple years we thought we were at the end when she would quit eating and then she would always amaze us like the energizer bunny.  
She was always very camera shy and would generally run when she saw someone aiming a camera or a cell phone her way.  


Jersey has been depicted in my artwork over the years.  In this painting she's being walked by a lady in a red polka dot dress.


Our other dog, Lady, stands at the bottom of the steps barking for her to come down and it breaks our hearts.  Lady can no longer climb the stairs.  They were very close companions and are the same age.  Lady is a little too big to pack up and down the stairs, but Rick still does it occasionally.


I can't believe she let me put this hat on her, but she knew her momma loved buffalo plaid.


Jersey is also the dog I'm walking in my blog header and at the end of each blog post.  
Missing her so much!



7 comments:

  1. I have been there and I know your pain. God be with you and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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    1. Thanks so much Joyce! It's been a little difficult around here and poor Lady is lonely.

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  2. I have been there and I know your pain. God be with you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  3. I am so sorry Catherine I know that your heart is breaking right now. We who have received the unconditional love of a dog have been truly blessed.

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    1. Thanks so much Rita! I miss my painting buddy beside me.

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  4. My heart goes out to you, its so hard. Last year we lost both our sweet labs at 13 yrs. Then my husband. In my head their all playing together in heaven.
    Blessings and prayers.

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    1. Thanks so much Cheryl! My heart goes out to you as well. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your two dogs and your husband!

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