What can I say about Sabrina? She was my dog for most of my childhood into my young adult years. She wasn’t just a dog. She was my trusted and loyal companion and friend. I have two sisters but we always included Sabrina as one of us and used to refer to ourselves as “the four sisters”. She was a good dog forever faithful loving and kind. Toward the end when her hind legs began to fail and she lost control of some of her bladder functions I agonized that there was not more I could have done for her. See she was technically the family dog and my Dad made all the financial decisions.
I did my best for her and kept her as comfortable as possible. In the end it was my Dad who decided it was time to put her to sleep. Although I thought more could be done and I questioned just how much pain she was actually in I reluctantly made the decision to do it but I wanted to be there with her myself during the procedure because I loved her like a real sister. I felt it was important that she know she was surrounded by love. It was so painful to see her just go to sleep and know she would never awake. I felt I had failed her.
It’s been 10 years and I still feel guilty. Was there more I could have done for her? I don’t know. Hopefully she knows how much I loved her (and still love her) and how much she meant to me. I will never ever forget her and I make sure that everyone in my life knows the special place Sabrina held (holds) in my life and in my heart.
She was so special on earth and gave so much unconditional love that I am sure she’s in Heaven now enjoying her much deserved play time. I love you Sabrina (the origninal pookie)!
Love
Your sister Suzanne