RIP Penny

[Mel&Keith]

As most of you know we have a soft spot for rescued dogs. Right after we rescued Penny, our Boston Terrier, in October of '05 she was diagnosed with Cushing's disease. Several vets said that she need to be euthanised then since there was no cure. She had plenty of spunk in her and Dr. Van Ness at Greenway Animal Clinic agreed to treat her with Lysodren to help relieve the symptoms. She put up a good fight up until this weekend when her health deteriorated very quickly. We went to the vet yesterday morning to give her the peaceful ending she deserved. She beat the odds and was lucky to have lived as long and happy life as she did but she was ready to go ...

Penny, we love you and you will be missed.



To everyone that has, or will have a pet who is diagnosed with a degenerative illness: Don't give up on them until they decide it's time to go. Just because they wont live for ever doesn't mean that they can't have an excellent quality of life in the mean time.

 

[moosassah]

I'm sure Penny loved the time she had with you. Sorry she had to move on to doggie heaven.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Mel and Keith, I'm so very sorry that Penny is no longer with you. I hope you know that you gave her a chance to live a happy life for the past two years since she had been with you! Our creatures bring so much joy to our lives... and especially one who would not have otherwise had a chance. I know how hard it is to make the decision to say good-bye, but it is an unselfish and loving act.

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sorrow for you loss.

 

[robin]

mel and keith,
i am sorry to hear about penny and i feel for you.

we lost our pickles to lupus a few years ago. it is fatal in dogs. we did not give up on her and she got another four or so months of happy quality life before she had to be put down.

i understand and my heart goes out to you and keith both and penny is in my thoughts

 

[Grinning Geckos]

I'm sorry to hear about Penny. She was a lucky girl to be adopted by you two!

 

[Mel&Keith]

Thanks Jeanine, Marcia, Robin, and Shanti.

Here's a few pictures Keith thought I should add:

Winter 05

Halloween 06

11-25-07 Goodbye

 

[The Sunset Gang]

I am so sorry. She looked like such a little character. You really did everything you could. Sorry.

 

[nwheat]

I'm so sorry Mel & Keith! She was adorable! (((hugs)))

 

[Baysidegeckos]

I am sorry the hear your that,
I wish the best for you.
She was a cuttie,
And Penny was lucky to have you guys in her life.

Best of wishes,
Bret

 

[techgirl]

My thoughts are with you both. Penny looked like a great dog. The love you had for her is amazing. She was a lucky girl.

 

[Mel&Keith]

Thank you Greg, Nancy, Bret, and Jessica.

 

[Franks_Geckos]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Penny looked and sounds like a wonderful dog and a true companion and it is a shame when you eventually have to let something go. I am sure she will be in your thoughts forever.

 

[Mel&Keith]

Thank you Frank, she'll definitely always be in our thoughts.

I picked up her ashes yesterday and there's a wonderful peace in the house. I know that she had decided that it was her time to go and she's definitely in a better place now.