Unfortunately, we have to put Lexi down tomorrow. Dad told me this today but mom said it would be done soon. It's for the best. I can hear Lexi crying sometimes and it makes it all that much harder. She was a good dog. Though for most of her life, she was the "female" role as Bandit used his Alpha male status and never let her live her own life. But she was a happy dog. Loved life and loved to chase ball with Bandit and BJ. I'll miss her, that's for sure. But her hips are just soooo bad and often can control her bowels. It's for the best. I spent my last moments with her tonight. She was out sleeping on her coushin when I woke her to say goodbye. I gave her a few treats, told her she was a good girl, shed a few tears remembering the good times, and kissed her goodbye for one last time. I also took it upon myself to take a few pictures as a keepsake. I keep thinking, does she know? I see that life in her eyes but I look at her ragged old body and see pain and trouble. That's what makes it hard. She tries to be a pup again when she plays ball but she just doesn't have it in her. I can see that puppy in her eyes...it's just hard. Even as I sit here in tears, I know it's for the best. I hate being involved in the fate of another life like this. Within 24 hours, she'll be gone and we'll have another memory of a great pet. At least we have the memories.
I love you Lexi, may you forever live in happiness in the greatest time of your life; playing ball with Bandit up in Dog Heaven.
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