How brave you were to let him go peacefully riptide. I still remember how I felt many years ago when my lovely bearded collie who was nearly 19 had to be put to sleep. Remember him with love and look at all his photos which are lasting memories of all the happy times with Ben.
Here is a poem I found for you .....
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
And as his head lay in my hand.
The doctor said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And oh...his many charms.
Today there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you" gaze,
Only a heart that's filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a 'doggy-door"!
~ Jan Cooper ~