Today is a sad day in our home. Megan passed today...she just fell asleep. Last night we decided that she was starting to be uncomfortable so the vet was now called for. He thought she was too alert for the cancer to be taking her & wanted to do some tests. In the end, she took control & died on her own. The last few days with her were special. She stayed alert but just couldn't get around. She continued to wag her tail & snuggle with us. I stayed in the family room with her on my lap each night & most of the each day. I hope that made her more comfortable...I know it made me comfortable. Jami mentioned that it was quite appropriate that Megan waited until Jenna moved back in with us. It was Jenna's need for a pet that brought her into our lives when Caiti & Dusty passed away as well as Jason & Jami going off to college.
Megan was such a joy to us. Kevin laughed as she seemed to just tolerate him. I told her she better LOVE him...he bought her kibble. When he would tell her to do or not to do something, she would look at me as if to say "do I have to listen to him?" But boy, when he went out to the back yard, she was jumping for joy because he was her fetch buddy. Kevin taught her to fetch like a pro. He's turned into quite the animal person...He loved her as much as I did. As you can see, she even got his favorite chair sometimes.
Megan was a very smart girl. She learned to get her way...just stand there & "huff" and someone would give her what she wanted...not bark but huff. She'd kick over her food bowl so it would roll around the floor AND huff...it magically filled up. She knew that when we came home with bags of any kind there must be something in there for her. She would inspect each bag knowing full well that if not in this one, the goody would be in the next one.
Megan was a wonderful mother. She needed no help in the delivery nor the rearing of the babies. Right till the end, she was putty Gabby in her place over a toy.
We remain grateful that she didn't seem to suffer & the illness took her quickly...that she remained alert & happy to spend time with us. We are all so sad now but we're trying to focus on the wonderful gift she was to us.
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Our home email is broken, so I hope that you read this...?? How sorry we are for you! Like you, our pets are just another one of our kids and they quickly learn to create their own unique spot in your home and you family's life. I'm sure you all will miss Megan but are glad that you were able - and she was able - to make the most of the last few days together! You have our UTMOST sympathy! And you can bet we will give our own pups an extra hug tonight! love, Larry and Bev
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