[Phil@rise]

I just lost by best friend on sunday morning about 5am. I adopted him 10.5 years ago. I'll never forget the day. My daughter had just turned 7 a couple months prior and had been begging me to get her a dog. His name was Ringle. He was almost 14 years old border collie blue healer mix. He was bright caring playfull and a dink. Me with four legs we were a perfect match ying and yang.
He had been diagnosed with anal sac carcinoma back in April and given 8 weeks to live. It was discovered that he had this for over a year prior unnoticed we and the vets were very shocked. Taking into account his age and how long he had this untreated there was no point in operating it had already spread.
I took it upon myself to do what he would done if the tables were turned. I cared for him. They recommended I put him down when he had troubles shitting. I instead cooked him soup and other easy to digest foods. They recommended I put him down when he began to have trouble walking up stairs. I instead carried him. As long as he wanted to be by my side he was going to be.
I layed with him until 5am November 11th when he slipped away. I'm so thankfull for the opportunity to love and be loved as I was with him and he with me.
Love your dogs and dont be ashamed to say they are so much more than just dogs cus they are.
Today my shop is empty without him.