This is Oreo, he was my best friend and the loss of him is so deep that it is only now that I fully understand the saying " Missing someone so much, it hurts".
Oreo was a 9 year old Lab/Pittbull mix and after a quick illness - a brain tumor, his quality of life was no longer there and his suffering had robbed our sweet and smart Oreo of his spirit. We had to say good bye. I still struggle with this decision, wondering if we could have done something, if maybe he didn't have a brain tumor, if maybe we could have seeked help somewhere. The veterinarian told us there was nothing we could have done. I know prolonging his suffering would have been selfish but the emptiness of his death is beyond words. Oreo was smart, sweet and many times he was the reason life was worthwhile. I knew as long as I had him life could never be so bad, no matter what. Oreo had a Beagle " sister", they were almost inseperable and loved each other so much. Oreo also had another sister Cayce, this one was from the same litter as he was but like siblings sometimes they had their skirmishes. It is so important for me to share about how special Oreo was. He taught me so much and even after death he is teaching me things. Sometimes the most important lessons are the hardest. Oreo was my Teacher besides so much more. I am so thankful to him. I owe him so much. I look forward to the day we will reunite at Rainbow Bridge, never having to be apart again.