Willow Jean...

After 14 years, Cory and I are officially dogless :( Willow started going downhill pretty quickly after Christmas, so we decided to put her down. She did almost exactly what Zoe did with not being able to stand up on her own, and just getting very weak in general. We had tried to give her some anti-inflammatory pills, but it just didn't seem to work. We had her put down at a different vet, and they were so much nicer and did everything so much sweeter than the other place. When we first got there, they put us in a little comfortable room with a couch and soft rug. They handled everything so quickly and kindly. It was the best situation that you could ask for in a scenario like that. I'm so grateful for that! Here is our slideshow for our sweet, lovable Willow girl- love her!

Willow was a great dog! Of course, she was needy and no amount of petting was ever enough for her, but she was always so sweet. She let the girls be all over her and never complained, and she always wanted to be right in the middle of the action. Her favorite thing was to come over and "dance" with us when we were having a dance party! She loved being right by Zoe all the time, and once Zoe was gone she did seem to be a little lonely. Her other favorite thing was to come and lay right next to me any time I was exercising on the ground. It's pretty strange without any dogs in the house. Every time I see a cracker or a goldfish on the ground, I always think of her. I also used to give her all the crusts to the girls' sandwiches, now they just get thrown away :( I do not think I will ever be able to open a piece of sliced cheese without looking for her to come running my way. I do miss that sweet girl, but I think she had a great life with us. At least I hope we gave her the life that she deserved! I hope that she is up in doggy heaven, reunited with her sister. I can see them playing and running around in circles now.