AID Animal Hospital
Patient Relations
| IKE's Memorial | |
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Cheryl Spence AID Animal Hospital Patient Relations |
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| Once in awhile, we are blessed with a pet that shares an unspoken connection with us. It is impossible to explain it to people, but it is a bond that goes right to the soul. IKE was one of those pets, or should I say friends? You rescued him from a terrible situation and he spent the rest of his days showing his gratitude. | |
| I want you to know I understand the depth of your loss. I want you to know that by letting him go, you committed the ultimate act of selflessness. It was an awful decision to make but it showed how loved he was. He died with dignity and respect. I was there: there was love in that room. | |
| Some may describe IKE as aloof. I think he was humble. He got off to such a rough start - I think he was a little surprised to be touched by caring hands. I don't think he knew how special he was or how many lives he touched, including mine. | |
| Sometimes it is hard to get attached to pets who belong to other people. I fell in love with IKE on the day you wanted to show me that a properly trained PP dog would not "attack" someone just because his "attack command" may be used in conversation. He looked at you, Shirley, like you were crazy and came over to me with his tail wagging and I knew that I would love him forever. When you did that and he refused to attack me, I knew what real intelligence was behind those eyes. I never looked at him the same and I was never fearful. He taught me to judge dogs on their personality and their training. In fact, just today, I held a Rottie's head in my lap; before IKE, I never would have done that. | |
| After IKE died, and you'd had your quiet time with him, I snuck back into the room. I kissed his nose five times; I'd always wanted to do that. I asked him to look after you and help you find your next dog. He was so beautiful - I stroked those magnificent guard hairs over his shoulders and felt at peace. | |
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