R.I.P, Stormy-boy

Oh, this is so hard to write, even now!  Last Wednesday was Stormy’s last day with us.  We had him euthanized late Wednesday afternoon.  It was such a difficult and sad decision.  I know that he was in a lot of pain on a daily basis, and was just having a tough time getting around, getting outside, everything.  His vet, Dr. K., as well as everyone else at their clinic, was incredibly kind, and actually thanked us for all the work that we did in taking care of Stormy.  He was always a very good patient, even in spite of all the poking and prodding that he always had to endure at the vet’s office and, even worse, at home on a daily basis.  I imagine him now up there in puppy heaven, running around with his Shadow-girl, and probably hunting some rabbits & chipmunks.  (Although, that’s probably not heaven for the bunnies & chipmunks…)  I know he’s not in pain anymore, and he’ll never have to endure another blood test or shot!