LaVette -A Black and Tan German Shepherd
Lavette was with me for 12 years. I lost her in 1995. Lavette was a good girl. She loved following me around the yard and being in the rabbit barn with me. She considered the rabbit barn as hers. When I was not around she would not let anyone near it. Her nick name was Vettapup.
She was always ready to please and loved to be petted. We had a good life together. I was very close to her. It broke my heart the day I had to say good bye. It was on a Sunday and I notice Lavette was not herself and she was passing black liquid. I called a vet who was a close friend of mine and she said bring her to the vet hospital and I will meet you there. We arrived at the hospital and took Vetta in. After Doctor Sharon ran some tests, she said Lavette is having kidney failure, that is why she is passing the black liquid. She said at her age of 12 there is nothing I can do. Her body is shutting down. I would suggest to let her go and do not let her suffer. I stood there not knowing what to do and not wanting to make the decision that I knew was best for my Vettapup. Dr. Sharon let me spend some quite time with her to say my goodbyes. It hurt to have to say goodbye, she was such a good girl and a very good girl. As I stood there telling her how much I loved her and the wonderful years we had I let my girl go in peace.