I had 15 wonderful years with my service dog, rescued from the Kauai Humane Society, by my side. Some of her favorite places were Costco, Panda Express and “Micky D’s.” I think maybe because she learned that from me.
I bought a roasted chicken on “$5 Fridays” at Safeway, one of her favorites, and it now just didn’t taste so great without her.
I had taken her to many veterinarians the last month. Her kidneys and liver had both failed and with a chronic disease, it was time.
The Humane Society was calling us, as life became full circle.
It was the managing vet’s last day, and she invited us to a private appointment and reassured me I was doing right, pono. Seconds before my sweet dog was euthanized, I gave her chocolate-covered Kirkland almonds. Dogs love chocolate, but it can be deadly.
And then the stress and pain disappeared from her, and she looked at peace.
James “Kimo” Rosen
Kapaa
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