03/02/2023
I went to the shelter almost five years ago and asked which dog had been there the longest, and wasn’t likely to be adopted. They directed me toward Captain, a nine year old Bassett who had lost his owner unexpectedly. He was slow moving, and I didn’t know how much life to expect from him. But a few weeks after taking him home, he completely changed. As it turns out, he was simply depressed from being in the shelter for almost a year after losing his person.
Last night he experienced a medical emergency, and while I selfishly wanted so badly to fight and do what we could… I knew he deserved a more selfless choice. So, I chose to release him from his suffering and let him be free of his pain.
We just celebrated his 14th birthday last month, and I had hoped for more time. But I’m thankful his last hours were spent with me, and that I could do right by him as he was the most loyal being I’ve ever had the opportunity to love.
January 26, 2009 - February 14, 2023
