Well yesterday morning around 8:10 a.m. Sabre passed unexpectedly . The day started out as usual, he gave me those big rottie kisses and then jumped off the bed leading me to the door to me let out for his morning pee. Just having had knee surgery on Wed. 12/17/06 he knew I could not motor very well and kept away from those evil crutches. I let him out and hobbled back to bed. Usually he takes a pee real quick does a lap around the yard and comes right back in. But I thought he was just ignoring my calls to come in, until I sent my husband out and he found him already passed away in a mud puddle. I poked my head into the garage to see my dear husband red already from crying and he remarked, "He's dead". My wailing probably woke the entire neighborhood.
I just saw him, I just got kisses from him, he was my protector after my surgery. He just slept with me, he cannot be gone. David quickly noticed that he was not breathing not one little gasp even and we sat with him in our arms on the cold concrete floor in the garage. God his fur was soooo soft I just wanted to sit with him, we did not want to let go. I mean one more ear twirl then in my own little mind that would be enough. One more kiss on the head.
Very quickly Dave hoisted him up and had the ardorous task of taking him to our vet so that they could take care of him. I so wanted to go with them but I stayed behind to make sure Cody was not freaking out. I cannot imagine that tear streaked last ride to the vet. Once there, the vet and his staff were already in tears when they saw who it was.
I am so lost, I never got so close to a dog before. He was our first introduction to the rottweiler breed. Remembering him as an 8 week old pup, watching him grow into this lovable part of our family. I mean he touched people's hearts, he showed people that not all rottweilers were mean, they could have a soft side and give endless amounts of unconditional love back. Plus he was the first pup me and Dave raised together, our first furkid!
Just tell me that this gets easier, please... Tell me that falling asleep to the sound of me and my husband crying and sobbing will stop. Tell me that Cody will be okay and please help me get through this .
