Daily Picture: My Dying Friend… Sebastion
The past month has seen a dramatic decline in the health of one of the family pets Sebastion a 12.5 Year Old mixed breed saved from a shelter. Over the years he went from the hyper crazy young dog to the calm good dog he is today. He has been a devoted and loyal companion, but time is not on his side.
He had been having troubles and after some test we found out his Kidney’s were failing. After a follow up and further complications we found out his organs are filling with fluid from fatty tumors in his body. The Vet estimates a week or so at the most. We are hoping he goes on his terms at home, but will not let his last days be in torment if the decision needs to be made.
A Prayer Given to me from a friend…
IF IT SHOULD BE
If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand.
Don’t let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You’d not want me to suffer so;
The time has come — please let me go.
Take me where my need they’ll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Please do not grieve — it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We’ve been so close, we two, these years;
Don’t let your heart hold back its tears.
In the end he has been a true and loyal friend. His life started out difficult, but he found a family and in then end lead a happy healthy life…
Here’s to our friend… Sebastion!
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I’m sorry to hear about Sebastion. Our dog, Jasper didn’t make it this January. It was so sad.
We had a doggie grave here in our yard.
Here’s to our doggie friends. I am pretty sure that they’re going to doggie heaven. Sigh.
Dude, sorry to hear about Sebastion. It sounds like he lead a great life with your family and that is something to be proud of.
I’m terribly sorry for you. I had to put my first dog, Kiner, down two years after 7-month struggle with lymphoma. One of the worst days in my life. I still miss him every day. Hang tough.
I feel your pain. I had a best friend that was a rat terrier. I had Hurricane for about 13 years. God and my dog is what got me through my years growing up. I didn’t want to leave and her not have me…
We had to put her to sleep when I oldest child was 5 month old. I cried the whole way to the vet. The hard part was that my dog knew it. She was dying and was in pain. So I didn’t have any other choice. On the way to the vet, I had her sitting in the passager side seat. She kept nudging her hand under my hand so that I was touching her. She was trying to comfort me…..I hated having to do that and I am crying just writing this. We buried her in the backyard.
I had another dog when I was younger she was a german shepard and askian something. She lived to be about 13 or 14 when my parents had to put her to sleep too. Her hind legs were going out.
Just know that he loves you and know that you will only do what is best for him. I will pray that he will pass at home and not be in pain…..
Mommy of 5
I can relate to the death of a pet and friend so I know where you are coming from. I am extremely sorry for your loss. Your tribute though was very heartwarming and shows how much he meant.