I realize I haven’t posted here in probably five years but I wanted to leave a final entry… After nearly seven years of being with me I had to say my goodbyes to Story on Friday. He was diagnosed with kidney disease back at the beginning of a July and we had a close call when I was in Iceland for work two weeks later. When I got home I managed to get him stabilized by giving him daily subcutaneous fluids and an assortment of anti-nausea meds and home cooked meals when he got picky about his KD food or when he developed an ulcer. Unfortunately two weeks ago despite anti-nausea meds, antibiotics to help his GI tract infection, an appetite stimulant, and a double-dose of fluids Story stopped eating except for a few small snacks. It was hard watching him go through this and waste away, and it was the hardest decision ever to say goodbye. But it was also a decision that was right and needed to be made. I’m so glad I at least got three months to say my farewells and make sure he was as happy and cared for as possible. He went peacefully, surrounded by myself, my boyfriend, and my parents. I miss him like crazy and it’s really hard being at home alone without him but I’ll never stop being grateful for the love he gave me every day I had him. You were the best boy Story, and the best dog I could’ve asked for. I hope to meet you again someday. 11-5-2012 - 10-18-2019