Goodbye to an old friend

We had to say goodbye to our dog Shadow this week.  A number of physical problems made it necessary to have him put to sleep. We've had him for almost 16 years, ever since Josh found him as a pup at Grand Meadow Heritage Days.   Julie & I keep thinking that when we walk into our house, Shadow should be coming to greet us.  Though he was in our care, he was always Josh's dog.  Josh's senior pictures that hang on our wall include Shadow.

Genesis chapter two says that when God saw that Adam needed companionship, God created animals.  There's no other connection on earth like the connection between a person and his/her pet.  As Shadow drifted off, I said a prayer of thanks to God for his friendship with tears in my eyes.

We've already started looking for a new puppy.  Both Julie & I agree that life just isn't the same without a dog.  If we can find one that is as friendly as Shadow we will be blessed indeed.

Comments

[DogBlogger]

Prayers and sympathy for you... and rejoicing that you and your family had such years of fulfilling companionship with Shadow.

[gavin]

sorry to hear of the loss. i too have an older dog and we wonder and then just cannot fathom when that day might come. a present reality, but it still breaks the heart

[John]

Merciful Creator, we lift up before you your beloved creature, Shadow, and ask that you hold him in your arms until it is time for his family to see him again in the life to come. We thank you for the gift of joy that Shadow gave to so many during his sojourn on earth. Amen.