Goodbye

At 4PM on Tuesday, June 7th with his usual calm, Dash left this world with a gentle and final breath under the care of Dr. Fine at the Claremont Veterinary Hospital. I'm not sure what to write. No words can capture the love, the sorrow, the heart wrenching pain or the empty place that fills my heart where Dash used to reside. I would give anything to bury my face in his fur, kiss his nose and nibble his ears again. That it was time I don't question. So for now I morn his passing and visit the places we once shared and feel his presence in every way I can through memories which while sad are sweet and dear. That's all for now. A few photos of our last day with Dash.

Lots of this... sitting with him as he rested. More breaks, more frequent...

One of the sweetest things in Dashes care was Kathleen's grooming. So gentle. He would fall asleep in her care

While I'm sure Kathleen did this often it was the first time I noticed her lean over to embrace him. A final walk  which he greatly enjoyed at Point Isabel

A bit of merriment. He showed his zeal for life all the way to the end of it

The alligator had no chance. Once of Dash's favorite games was the destruction of stuffed animals. 

Counter surfing while always a game he relished, was typically not allowed. On Monday night he shredded... and was well rewarded for his efforts with a stream of tasty cheese and other treats