After a few days, I contacted the vet to find out about Sir Hanz' blood work. The vet informed me that Sir Hanz' blood sugar level was quite erratic. He asked if Sir Hanz could stay another couple of days to see if they could get his blood sugar stabilized.
After a couple of days, the vet advised there was no significant change and Sir Hanz' eyesight was quite limited, as well as his appetite being poor. The vet stated there was really nothing more that could be done to improve Sir Hanz' medical condition. I was given two options: To bring Sir Hanz home to endure a life of continued and progressive pain and blindness, or I could bring his suffering to an end, allowing him rest in peace. Let me say it was not an "easy" decision. I certainly didn't want to see or allow my beloved "Sir Hanz Von" to suffer anymore than he already had been experiencing. However, it was nearly impossible to think about ending his life at that moment. I explained to my veterinarian that I wanted to have some time to think about the choices. He said that would be all right and when I had reached a final decision to give him a phone call. I agreed that I would do that.
I know by the grace of God, that the best solution was to think about how Sir Hanz was living and his happiness. I know he was not living freely and painlessly. I prayed...and I prayed...and I prayed to know what God would have me to do. Then the next day, I had come to the full realization that if I truly loved this wonderful dog and wanted what was best for him then I had to "let him go" back to the loving and gracious God who gave him to me in 1982.
It wasn't an easy decision to make, although I know it was the right thing to do at the time. I will always carry this precious dog's love in my heart and I have no regrets in making the decision to allow his spirit to return to God. He is at the Rainbows Bridge and is waiting for me to reunite with him some day. He and the "Miss Heidi Dee-Dee" are happily running and jumping about without any pain or discomfort.
May God Bless all the humans who have lost their endearing pets to tragedy or illness. Please know they are at the Rainbows Bridge too and are waiting for your arrival some day to meet with them again.
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