On August 23rd, I said goodbye to my sweet little girl Greta. She and her “brother” Clark came to DRSF in March after they had both been surrendered at 15 to be euthanized. I was lucky enough to be the soft spot where they were chosen to land and get to spend some time with both of them watching Greta and her stuff little legs hi-step around the house.
I knew Greta was leaving me (as is Clark) and I had an appointment set for tomorrow with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice to help them both cross and Greta beat me to it this afternoon.
Greta had a spa day this AM as she had a bath and I spent some time snuggling her in her towel after we were done. She had gone down hill quickly and was very weak and by the time I ran errands today and got home, she was almost gone and took her final steps across the bridge before we got to LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital.
I am sad that she has gone but take solace in the fact that her life did not end the day her family handed her over to be euthanized and she got almost 6 additional months of naps, good food, and sunshine on her face and paws before she was ready to go on her own schedule. Rescue did what Rescue is supposed to do….
God speed little girl and I would love to get to see you run and play with all those who have gone before you. Look for the guy in the fleece cursing the fact that I have sent him another dog and he will take very good care of you 
Until we meet again…..
