well, we received the very dreadful news this afternoon that our loki was gone. he was a trooper and fought hard to the end. after removing his spleen, his liver was still not functioning correctly and when we visited him this morning, he was about the same as yesterday, his chemistry was improving, but he had some trouble breathing. the vet was watching over him very well and all was going strong until just after lunchtime. when the vet returned from lunch, loki has passed on to that great doggie heaven. we will miss him more that you all can imagine. the vet said that his liver could have been infected for quite awhile; we just didn't know. the little guy never was a complainer and always a very cheerful dog. there is not much of anything else i can say here, but we are deeply saddened and it will take awhile for the hurt to go away. so, in memory of my best little friend, loki, please enjoy this poem in his memory:
Loki (in memoriam)
By Rodney C. Kindlund, ©05/05/2010
Well, pardner, you were the very best;
Your winning way was always there;
Your not complaining was the sure test;
So we have some great memories to share.
Loki, my ever-present friend were you;
Always waiting as I came home out of sorts,
Playing after supper was what you liked to do.
Every day you brought joy to our hearts.
You came into our lives at 8 weeks old
And began to play and then flip somersaults;
Playing with your toys as you were so bold…
You were perfect without too many faults.
Loki was always ready and at the guard,
Keeping an eye out around the homestead,
Barking at strangers who came ‘round the yard,
Loki always thought he was a big dog instead.
He’d roll on his back on top of a toy;
We thought he was scratching his back.
Whatever it was it brought him great joy,
But when he got tired it was time for the sack.
My little buddy, you see, loved to go for a ride
In the van or the truck it didn’t matter which,
When he heard the keys rattle, he’d be by our side
And was ready for his leash, that was a cinch.
A smart little dog was Loki, you see,
He could talk to you by waving his paws
When he wanted outside so he could go pee;
We can’t think of a dog that has no flaws.
But Loki was as close as any dog I have known
At being the perfect friend to woman or man;
Every day this little terrier mix would have shown
That he could be understood, yes he can!
Patient to the end was our little friend,
Even as mysterious sickness took its toll.
He was a trooper even up to the end.
And now he’s in heaven for his final stroll.
(we love you, loki and will miss you so...)
