Farewell

Today we are saying good-bye to our dog, Brandy. She made it to just over 14 years, and it was a good ride! Mike got Brandy as a puppy for his 19th birthday in June 1995. They were best buds. I remember when we got married, and Brandy and I had to get to know each other - I know it sounds weird, but it can even be awkward with an animal! However, it didn't take long and she was 'my girl'.

It's been sad watching her age over the last few years, and we knew today was going to come sooner or later. This week it became clear that she was just suffering too much and we shouldn't try to hold on to her any longer. It was a quick and painless visit to the vet, and she is now buried by the woods (where there is plenty of room for our other dogs we are sure to have to bury in the future...).

We've talked about how at least Sadie will probably live long enough for our kids to become attached - I'm not quite sure how I'll help kids through it if I'm all emotional myself! We'll always have dogs, so this will be an every few years or so experience...

It is very strange to think we only have two dogs now - it seems so normal for us to have three, even though for most people that's a little overboard. We didn't plan on having three dogs, but it's been a blast!

Good-bye, Brandy - you were the best dog a person could ask for!