Tonight, with heavy hearts, we had to say goodbye to our pup Jack. In all of the chaos of moving his health started to fail and we knew he probably wouldn’t tolerate another move, especially one out of state. Luckily, we were able to find a wonderful vet who could come to our home. Instead of putting him through the stress of going to the vets office, a place that already makes him shake and whine, a loving person came to us and allowed Jack to slip away in his own home and a place where he felt most comfortable.

I said my goodbyes to him, even risking a full on allergy attack to give him one last huge cuddle. Shaun stayed with Jack as I knew my inability to hold myself together would be a distraction, although I now feel guilty that I wasn’t with there with Jack. I am sure I will create plenty of torment for myself over this but I know it was for the best. Shaun said it was quick and he was very much at peace.

Watching and trying to catch a fly without breaking a lamp. This was the last photo I ever took of our boy Jack.