My best friend

Oreo

CDX, AX, AXJ, AXP, AJP, RN, CGC

For 14 years, 7 months, and 3 weeks my life was blessed with this amazing dog. Today, in the peace of the afternoon, surrounded by friends, we let him go. He was too good a dog to continue to watch deteriorate. He had ice cream for lunch and some stinky fish treats as we said our last good-byes. He was my running buddy in high school, my roommate in college, my first obedience dog, my first agility dog, and a therapy dog. He saw me through vet school, my wedding, approved our first house, helped us pack up and leave that house, helped me train two more dogs of my own and multiple fosters. He taught me most of what I know about dog training and also a lot about patience and perseverance. He was my shadow, my constant companion, and my best friend. His passing leaves a terrible quiet in our house and a hole in my heart. But he brought me so many more smiles than tears that I wouldn't change a thing.

We'll miss you sweet boy....