by MistODark
My short story: My dog Spike was the most wonderful creature I
ever knew. He was not a healthy dog, but he never complained.
Words cannot describe my feelings for him, or the hole his passing,
has left in my life-and in my heart. My life will never be
the same. I was privilidged to have known him.
He died in January, the result of our long time Vet's mis-diagnosis,
and mis-management. He suffered horribly for 4 days, from a procedure
that precipated his death, my Vet could have done much more, and
failed him, and us horribly. He, in my eyes, should find a new job,
one that he can't hurt anyone anymore. The vet finally responded
to my desperate pleas for help, doing "meet in the parking lot,
patch-work help"..which did no good...(the problem with a dog
getting sick over the weekend in this town.) I guess
they are only allowed to be sick Monday through Fridays.
The only other Vet we have here, was on vacation.
Finally he was admitted to the clinic, on Monday (of course)
only to be left alone that night to die, locked in a cage.
They all left him, and went home, critically ill as he was.
I cannot believe I trusted that man for the last 7 years
with my dog's life. I will never make
that mistake again, and warn others as much as I can.
My moral here is, do NOT ever trust anyone that much, that you
don't get second, or even third opinions, your pet's life depends
on it. My Vet's response? "Well, obviously
I didn't realize he was dying". Well, why not? After all, he
was supposed to be the animal doctor. Please guard your friends
well, as YOU are the only ones, in the end that truly care
about them.
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My Poem:
SPIKE - MY BRIGHT SHOOTING STAR
You came into my life on that special bright day,
You were as sweet, and as pure as the sun's golden ray.
You crept into my heart so silently and so fast--
How was I to know, your precious life wasn't meant to last?
Oh, how you made me laugh, and how you made me smile,
Why didn't I see you slipping away from me - all the while?
You brought me such joy - it knew no bounds !
How could anyone think of something so wonderful --
as "JUST a hound"??
You stole my heart when you drifted into my life that day --
But- Oh - the grief and the pain,
since you ... "went away".
My bright, shining star through the skies you now leap --
Why didn't someone tell me --
You were "the gift" I couldn't keep?
For Spike from one of his humans.