It is with a heavy heart that I share that we had to put Mills down on Thursday, June 5th. It was time. The decision was sooo hard to make. We ended up taking him off prednisone the week prior to see how he would do and he couldn't walk. It was terrible. We started him back on it (he had already been on it for 2 months) so he could walk again. He still had trouble. Also he was constantly thirsty and hungry on the prednisone. He shouldn't have to live like that. There was more but I'll spare you the details.
We had to time things with the end of school testing and the kids leaving for camp. It turns out that even with our best planning, it was the right time.
We had lap of love come to our home and I will say, it exceeded my expectations. I think I was so worked up over how that would go, it made me crazy. Mills was so happy and chewing goodies when he fell asleep, snoring! The lady couldn't have been kinder and practical. Best possible way that could have gone and I am so relieved that he was well taken care of to the very end and after.
Bone cancer when he was 10 and we got another 2.5 years ago thanks to a dear friend oncologist. She gave us so much more of his life and we are incredibly thankful.
Thank you all for being here with me through the ups and downs. Mills is drinking miller lite and hanging on the beach forever.
I am so sorry to hear about Mills. Praying for you and your family in the coming days and weeks. Dogs bring so much joy into our lives. I hope you all can remember all the good times with him.
ReplyDeleteI’ve read your blog for a long time and want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know how much you and your family loved Mills and I know how much love he felt from yall from reading over the years. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. It is a very hard thing💔 to go through.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the hardest goodbyes, Beth! I'm so sorry but what a beautiful gift to give Mills such a peaceful ending. It's also a wonderful lesson for MA & Grady, to see that death is part of life and we can honor the ones we love until the very end. The love and memories live on in your hearts and I know Mills crossed that rainbow bridge with his tail wagging in profound appreciation for a live well lived and loved!
ReplyDeleteRIP Mills - I will miss your pics and seeing you so happy at the beach. I will bring a Miller Lite to the ocean with me this weekend and have one for you, sweet beautiful boy. Watch over your fam, they'll be missing you for a long long time.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry for your loss. I've read your blog for a long time, and always looked forward to seeing Mills.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to see this. I'm a long time reader and he lived his best life with your family. All dogs should be so lucky to have a family like yours.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I have been a long time reader and I know he was so loved and will be missed. Hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss. He clearly loved all of you so much, especially your kids. What a good boy. He’s running on the beach right now, without pain!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry-may he rest in peace
ReplyDeleteHi Beth, I am a lonnnggg time reader but not a commenter.I just wanted to extend my condolences to you and your family over the loss of Millsy. I read when you first got him and how Kevin surprised you! He was so loved and cherished by ya'll. He lived such a good life! I wish peace and comforting for you and the family as you mourn your "first kid"
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Mills. He was one of a kind and I definitely smiled through teary eyes thinking of him drinking Miller Lite in heaven!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all and sending lot of love.
I'm so very sorry to hear about Mills. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I read your blog everyday (and have for years) but don't really comment and I need to get better at doing that.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blog since the beginning, and know how much Mills meant to your family. This fellow golden mom is sending so much love!
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog for years. Mills lived the life and it was so clear how much he was loved and adored. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he is on the rainbow bridge.
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