Who would have known almost 18 years ago that this special
little puppy would fill my life with so much joy? Today, I made the decision that my little old
puppy, Toby, was ready for doggy heaven.
When I came to Belize, I knew that it was probable that I would lose him
here and I was right.
As you know, Mr. Tobyman would have turned 18 years old in
November. He was a snuggly puppy whose
favorite spot in Belize was on the one pillow I brought from home. He settled in well once we moved into our
house at #2 Baboon Avenue here in Belmopan.
But he was old and life was mostly about sleeping.
About four days ago I saw a change in the quantity of food
he was eating (he always had a pretty healthy appetite for a 7 lb. pup.) I could not get him to eat anything the last
couple days and he stopped drinking yesterday morning. After many tears and prayers, I realized that
even if I could get him through this illness, he was not really living a full
life anymore.
An incredibly empathetic veterinarian and I held and petted little
Toby as he slowing drifted off to sleep and eventually passed. I told him that he was going to see my little
Maggie dog.
I am very sad yet sure that a compassionate decision was
made. I know that he will be missed by
not only me but by many of you. Thank
you for caring. I miss my little
Tobester.
