Life is pain, Highness

[drwex]

Rest in play, Holly Wex.
Born 9/9/09
Came to live with us 9/28/2013 which, I'm pretty sure, was yesterday.
Died 1/2/2020 by our choice when her body wouldn't keep her going. I'm blaming it on 2019.

Thing 2 wrote this, lightly edited by me:

Today, 1/2/2020 at 11:05 AM EST, Holly Wex, our beloved dog took her last breath. She was suffering from total kidney failure, and was euthanized in my arms by lethal injection of sedatives. She was 10 years and five months old.

Holly was a wonderful dog. She loved licking faces and handing you toys to hold while she chewed on them. She loved cuddles and would let anyone take care of her. She loved the outdoors and futilely chasing all manner of critters. She liked spicy foods, chicken, and most of all, cheese. She loved barking at anyone and everyone who walked in the door, and would try to herd people. If you were in a group of people and went to go to the bathroom, she would try to cut you off and bark gently to get you to go back with the rest of the people.

She loved napping in the sun, and talking long walks in nature, sometimes unplanned ones. She loved being around people, especially when it was most inconvenient. And most of all, she was a comfort dog. If you were sick, or sad, or angry, you’d have Holly at your side in no time at all. She was both the most chill dog you’ll ever meet and the most hyper, energetic fluffbal.

Holly, Princess puppy face, fuzz head, Mrs barks-a-lot, who strained her ankle running down the stairs at a mail truck no fewer than four times. You will be sorely missed.

She is survived by two siblings, and two parents. All human.

Comments

[donnad]

My condolences, It's hard to lose a furry family member.

[drwex]

That it is. My first.

[dcltdw]

*hugs*

If you're like me and believe in the Rainbow Bridge, then I'm sure, Bob, our first bunny, will find Holly and show her where the best napping-in-the-sun locations are. Bob was our smartest bunny by far, and it always comforts me knowing that any of our buns who hop across the Bridge will be met by him.

[drwex]

I'm quite certain that Holly will try to turn Bob into a chew toy. This is not Bob's fault; it's just who Holly was. Her pen is full of rocks that I had to use repeatedly to stop her digging up Dumbo the Bunny's burrows.

Why Dumbo kept trying to nest where the big predator peed and pooped is beyond me.

[reedrover]

Condolences and sympathies. My tears flow with yours.

[drwex]

Thank you. Most welcome.

[elusiveat]

What a beautiful obituary!

Condolences : (

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[drwex]

Thank you. Thing 2 was a little surprised when I told them people liked their obit.

[adrian_turtle]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[drwex]

Thanks.

[mizarchivist]

What a beautiful and loving tribute. Holly was such a good dog. I am so very sorry that her body couldn't keep her going. Love you all. <3

[drwex]

<3 appreciated.

[sovay]

Her memory for a blessing.

[drwex]

Indeed. I was hesitant to go to the hospital that last time but I'm glad I did. I got a couple more pix.

[pygment]

Oh I'm glad to hear this.
I love the picture and am really warmed to have it.

[make_your_move]

I'm so sorry, love. Hugs you tight.

[drwex]

Added to the stack ;)

[tamidon]

I'm so very sorry. It's times like this when you realize that it's never "just a dog", but such an important a part in our lives

[drwex]

Indeed. Like family. We called her "our furry four-year-old."

[gingicat]

Awww. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort.

[drwex]

Thanks.

[aelf]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[drwex]

Appreciated.

[minerva42]

I'm so sorry. Wishing you warmth and strength.

[drwex]

Could use those things. Thank you.

[chhotii]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your fuzzy family member.

[drwex]

Thank you.

[flexagon]

Critters are family members and I'm sorry for your loss. :-/

[drwex]

Yeah, our furry four-year-old. Thank you.

[rmd]

I'm sorry. One of the hardest things is to realize that it's time and to take the correct action.

[drwex]

Fortunately we were all aligned on the "no heroic measures" idea. Her kidneys had just shut down - there was nothing to be done. Any prolonging of life would've been for our benefit, not hers.

[pygment]

Once there was no chance her kidneys would come back there was nothing to be done but "the right thing", no matter how painful.

[pierceheart]

I am sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry

[taura_g]

You and the family are in my thoughts. Please give everyone a hug for me.

[badseed1980]

Hi Wes, I'm only just now catching up on DW entries for the first time in weeks. I'm so sorry about Holly's passing. She was a lovely girl, and I'm so glad she got to spend so much of her life being loved by such a wonderful family. I hope in time thinking of her brings more smiles than tears. <3