In 1996 I realized it was time to get a pet, I always wanted a dog of my very own. So I went down to a lady who had yellow lab puppies, she called out to them "puppy puppies," so many to choose, well I picked a the one thast jumped on my head to grab my pony tail holder, I had to have the wild one. He was yellow with red tones, so I named him Rusty! I spent every minute with him, having No family didnt matter any more, I had Rusty, I worked nights so coming home to him every morning was a delight, we had a routine and then we go to bed. It was Rusty and I for 3 yrs until I met my husband, he loved Rusty also, he took him for walks and played ball with him on a daily bases, we both worked sepersate hours so he would never be alone.( crazy isnt it) but we revolved are life around him. I dreaded the day I would loose him, or did I really think he be with me forever. But, this last wed, March 31st Rusty at the age of 14 had a siezure, he never had one before, but it took a toll on his life. We waited to see how he would do, but he couldnt walk and seemed to get worse. We took him to the vet, and he tried to talk to me that it was time. I felt sick when he told, me the last thing I ever wanted to do, was ever,to put him down. I begged God to do me one favor, please take Rusty to heaven dont make me make the horrible decision. The vet talk to me, saying do whats best for him, not whats best for you. I agreed to let him go, I held him so tight as they gave him the shot, my heart was beating as fast as his, but when his heart stopped, so did mine. I hurt so bad without him, I died inside and feel like I cannot come back. He was my life my family, my husband does his best to be strong, but I am pulling him under. I want Rusty home so bad, to swim another summer to see every morning, his dog house remains empty and it kills me. I want him home! I love you Rusty, and I fear you hate me for putting you down,Im sorry. If I had the choice I want you to live forever. Rusty will live in my heart forever, but the way I fell now is killing me, I loved him so much it hurts.
I love you Rusty.
Feliz