06/01/2023
Iβm completely devastated that I had to put down my beautiful girl yesterday.
She had a ruptured tumor inside of her and collapsed Saturday morning. I canβt express how grateful I am that the Vet was able to stabilize her, which gifted us two more days with my baby girl.
I can honestly say they were two of the best days of my life. Jennica and I got to do all of her favorite things. The weather was perfect and the whole city was mourning with us.
So we got up early, and let Kira lead the way. She took us on an amazing adventure, bringing us to every dog park in a 3 mile radius.
Then we walked all of her favorite loops in riverside park, where we got to chase after squirrels, roll around in goose p**p (just her π) and meet up with all of her favorite dog and human friends, who got to say their last goodbyes. Finally we watched the sunset on the promenade overlooking the Hudson, laying on the grass with her. Jennica and I took turns spooning her while the other gave her massages and pets. Then we came home and had her favorite dinner, salmon with extra salmon skin π. Finally for dessert a dog bowl full of her favorite dog treats that she picked out from Petco earlier that day with her godmother Lindsey.
I got Kira when she was just a 2 month old puppy and this has been the most fulfilling 12 year journey I could have ever imagined.
Iβve heard that grief is the price we pay for unconditional love. If thatβs true I donβt think Iβll ever pay this debt off. Still as I sit on this side, I can say with complete truth that every tear Iβve shed in the last few days has been 1,000 times worth the 12 years I got with her.
Thank you Jennica for welcoming us into your family. We were the happiest little pack, the three of us. Thank you for loving her as much as I did, I donβt know how I would be handling this without you by my side. Thank you everyone who showed Kira love over the years she really cherished her role as studio dog, getting to meet really awesome people from all over.
I love you more then I can ever communicate in this post Kira. I will never forget you. Thank you for everything youβve given me these 12 years my sweet pup pup. goodnight baby π€ π€ π€
