Precious Moments

Precious Cinda

Spent a very beautiful day with my precious Cinda despite the grim diagnosis gotten last night at VRC in Malvern. Appears to be not much time left together so we made the most of it.




This morning, Cinda's bestest long-time friend Katie came over to visit with her one last time. We went for a brief hike in the woods behind the house - the same place our dogs are never allowed to go unless on special hikes in snow-covered terrain. Today, who cares! All the smells, Cinda was off on an adventure!


Katie then helped me feed her - paws up on couch and food held high for her to be able to swallow. Water, same way. Then staying in that position for 15 minutes was a lot easier with Katie's help. Cinda seemed more content eating that way ever since.

Resting together in my office - no boys allowed

After some resting in my office, precious precious quite time together,  we ventured off the the Pool in York for a short swim with Cinda's buddy, Cashel and mom, Nancy. The cool water and different steps were a challenge, but Cinda proved she's still as graceful as ever in the water. Gliding around to pool several times with greatest of ease. Such a beautiful image to remember forever.

Do I look sick to you?

Needless to say, Cinda was a bit pooped when she got home. With more tiny 'meals' throughout the day, she's resting peacefully, no gagging, coughing or pucking. You'd never know she is so gravely ill. 


I will continue to do whatever I can to keep her comfortable and promise not to be selfish when she tells me it is time. But as for now, as long as she is up for a walk around the yard or eager to eat the 'meatballs' she is now given, I will do my best to make her last days comfortable for her and memorable for me.