I write to you tonight with a heavy heart. Our sweet tiny baby dog, Pepper, passed away tonight. It's the hardest thing in the whole world to know that the words that are coming out of your mouth are going to break her little heart. But they had to know. My boys tried to be strong, but when Madison cries, everyone cries.
When I heard about Pepper tonight, I was sad. Then I was angry. Angry at my luck. Angry at that rotten breeder. Just plain mad that what was intended to be such a joy to our family has to end in such sadness so soon. Then, I swore off all pets. They are with us for such a short time, and when they leave it hurts. I hate that feeling. I don't want my babies to have that feeling. I hate to watch my babies cry. There is nothing worse than seeing those beautiful faces with streaming tears and red puffy eyes.
Madison has such a big heart. Tonight when she talked about all the things she loves about Pepper, I cried. She said, "Pepper doesn't have anyone to run with her or to hug her or to give her treats. I miss her. But at least we got to love her for a little while." She's so right. We're all with each other for a little while. That's easy to forget sometimes. We should all love full speed ahead like my tiny baby girl loved her tiny baby dog.
When I look at these pictures, I smile. I was outside shooting flowers last Sunday when these two bounced out of the house and invaded my photo shoot. "Take our Picture! Take our Picture!" They were so happy. This was a really nice day.
Many thanks to all for the warm thoughts and prayers you sent out this week to my family. Your thoughtfulness was so appreciated.
Daphne
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Mar 8, 2012, 5:01:43 AM
Meredith - Daphne, when we put down a cat a couple of years ago, I was crying through my words of, "I love my pets but this part just sucks." We have had seven cats and one dog since we've been married, and the kids have known most of those. Three we've put down and one we gave to a program called Barn Cats, because he was semi-ferile and was not to be trusted around people. While saying good-bye is just heart-wrenching, we always think back to the fact that there are more dogs and cats in this world than are loved by a family and by us welcoming them into our homes, we are giving them a life they probably would never have had. Hugs to you all!
Mar 6, 2012, 4:26:16 PM
Daphne - Thank you ladies. I really appreciate your warm wishes and understanding of our drama. Everyone is just sad. Madison just wants to talk and talk and talk about Pepper, it just breaks my heart. :-( All I can do is listen and hug.
Mar 6, 2012, 12:03:09 AM
Irela - Sitting here with my eyes welling up. I am so sorry for your poor puppy but mostly for Madison. Sending hugs to your family on angel wings.
Irela xoxox
Mar 5, 2012, 10:38:50 PM
Debbie Godard - Oh, honey, this just breaks my heart!! I know all too well how you all feel, as I just lost my two MinPin babies a couple of months ago. We love them so easily, and despite all the pain that happens when they leave us, we are so much the better to have loved them. I feel for Madison, and the rest of you and will keep you in my prayers. I know that another special puppy will come your way & invade your hearts no matter how much you try not to let him!
Hugs to you and your family.
Debbie