| In Memory > My Strength | See all Pet Stories & Photos |
My Strength
My dog Katy was a Jack Russell terrier. She originally belonged to my husband. I came home one day and her leg had been shattered by our neighbors pit bull. Even though she was in so much pain, she managed to lift her head and wag her tail. My heart melted at that moment. She had such complete faith in me that I would take care of her. So, from that day on she was my dog. Little did I know that one day she would return the favor. My oldest son was poisoned by his wife. We never knew what kind of poison she gave him. He started out with double vision, progressed to having to use a walker and then didn't know who his dad and I were. He had a trach, feeding tube and had to be put into the nursing home. Mike suffered for a year and a half before he died. I stayed with him in the day and his dad at night. I was so exhausted mentally and physically that at times I did not know if I could go on. But, I would go home and my dog Katy would be waiting with those beautiful brown eyes so happy to see me. She would get into my lap and look at me as though she knew what pain I was going through. Always a kiss or several would follow and somehow I would feel like I could go on another day. Katy was diagnosed with heart worms just before my son died. The vet said at her age she couldn't be given anything to kill them but just treat the new ones. So, that's what we did. As long as she had a good quality of life we wanted her to live. When my son died, she was always right by my side as though she knew my pain and wanted to help. And she did help me a lot just by being there. Katy had to be put to sleep seven months after my son died. To this day I miss her so much that it hurts. I know that there has to be a doggie heaven because a dog as sweet as Katy deserves the most special place to run and play free of any pain or illness. I love you Katy, and I will always miss you. Love your mom.--
