Naked, stoned and slathered in peanut butter.
Alex went out of this world in the way I know she would have wanted. She only had the muzzle on for a total of maybe two minutes, and she drifted out of consciousness while licking the last of a bag of peanut butter almost entirely clean in my hands.
She ended up nearly unable to get her tongue out of her mouth. I ended up holding her while she snored. And then she was gone.
I know it’s tacky, but one of her last moments was funny and we took a picture. I don’t think I’ll share it online, it feels very private to me, but I do wish everyone would get to leave this world with their loved ones around them and full of favorite foods and fun last memories. In this case she sort of tanked over with peanut butter EVERYWHERE. If it hadn’t been so sad it would have been hysterical.
She was a dignified yet hilarious dog. I will absolutely never forget her. I don’t think it’s possible to.
I’m glad she was happy in her last moments. I’m glad she was relaxed, and that I could hold her. She didn’t feel dead, even after it was over.
I flipped up her ear before I left her. She slept that way a lot. I will like to think that she’s getting the restful sleep she needs, without the nightmares she used to have, either asleep or awake.
I will miss you, Alex, my puppy-girl. I hope you knew I loved you. I know you loved me.
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Cheryl, what you wrote was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your love and thoughts for Alex. Many hugs to you.
Thinking of you all.
She knew you loved her. Dogs know everything. I’m sure she knew what was happening too and if it wasn’t what she wanted she would have fought you. Animals aren’t like people. They know when their time is and they are okay with the natural order of things. She probably knew before you did. I’m sure she was greatful for everything you did for her, on her last day and always.