Beloved Ripley

Yesterday we took our beloved Shar-pei Ripley to the vet. It was actually one of the hardest days of my life. Basically the cancer that Rip was diagnosed with 16 months ago, has spread to his liver, spleen, and lungs. At this point, Ripley is having a very hard time breathing. It is almost unbearable to watch.

I am amazed at how attached I am to him. Brian and I got him almost 10 years ago. He was our fist child! Back in those days....before our human babies, we took Ripley everywhere with us. We would pick special hotels just so he could go along. It has been an amazing journey! As I sit here to write this I am flooded with amazing memories of my sweet lucky pup.

The time has come where Brian and me are faced with making a very hard decision. I am waiting for the vet to call me back to schedule Ripley euthanizing. It seems so cold to schedule something...like it is a hair appt. But I know in my heart of hearts that it is time. And, I hope that Ripley would do the same service if the tables were turned. It sucks, and I am greatly saddened. I will always love Ripley, he has been the MOST AMAZING dog anyone could ask for.