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Friday, September 11, 2009

Another sad day....

Well, we are due for something really great to happen in our lives.... and soon. Yesterday we had to put our sweet dog, Riley, down. For those of you who were lucky enough to spend time with our baby, you know he was the most gentle dog around. He loved kids, and he loved being with us.
Last month we took him to the vet, and he had extremely swollen lymph nodes which caused alarm. Over the last month his health has quickly gone downhill. The masses grew and were restricting airflow, he lost 7 pounds, he became lethargic and not himself.....we came home Wednesday to blood on our dining room floor.
Patrick and Mom took him to the vet, and were assured that it was time for his short life to come to a peaceful end.

Riley, we love you and miss you, bub.

2 comments:

Erika and Tonya said...

I don't know where I heard this, but a little boy once said that people have long lives because God wanted them to learn to love everyone around them and be happy. Well, dogs already know how to do that so they have shorter lives. It always makes me feel better when I lose an animal. I know how special Riley was to your family and I am so sorry for your loss. I see lots of happiness coming to the McClendon family SOON. xoxo.

the novosads said...

We will miss sweet Riley! He had the best family that loved him dearly.