Oh, Roman, you're such a character. You've been our biggest canine challenge since you walked into our home on February 4, 2018. Last month, you had a wellness check which went rather well, all things considered (like driving you back and forth to Dr. Julia in a crate). His liver numbers were elevated as they have been for a year or so, but not to a concerning level.
Roman's ornament from Kathie
Two days ago on Wednesday, Roman stopped eating and could no longer walk by himself. Amazingly, Roman let nephew Michael pick him up to go out to the yard and drink some water. Something in my head began to trouble me as these events began unfolding. The way Roman looked at me when we communicated told me all I needed to know. We were going to lose him. He looked stately, calm, and resigned. Much of the wildness that normally flows through his attitude was absent.
Roman on a calm day in 2020
I gave him a day to discern whether these symptoms would persist, which they did. Today, I carried a very limp Roman into Good Shepherd and handed him to Susan, Dr. Julia's trusted tech, who adores His Highness. Shortly after arriving home, I received a call from Cindy with truly bad news. His liver and kidneys have shut down and there is nothing that can be done to cure him. This is exactly what I saw in his eyes as he looked at me across the last 24 hours. He knew. I knew. I ended the call and cried. Roman has always been a troubled soul, but he's OUR troubled soul and there will never be another dog like him in our house. I let nephew Michael know the bad news and we both consoled each other.
Ken is rushing to town so that we can all be together to bid our Roman a proper farewell as he departs this life. Now, we are seven.
Roman in February 2018
9 comments:
Safe travels dear little one. I am so happy to have know you. Say hello to your mum for me, and to all those that we love that have gone before. Love,
My condolences for your loss. We never have them long enough.
Oh, Roman, my sweet troubled soul, you have tried to be good for so long. It is time for you to rest. There will be a pack waiting to greet you with open paws. Sue will envelop you in her loving arms and Siku Marie will show you the ropes. You and Sachi will have to have a discussion. I will miss tales of your trials and tribulations. Stephen, I am so sorry. Hugs and treats to everyone. Kathie and all her angels
I am so sorry for your loss. Well at least roman is not hurting anymore. Besides he is home with sue and the other 2 animals
So sorry to hear about Roman. I think the difficult ones are the hardest to lose. May Roman run free with his Momma. Hugs for you and Ken. ♥
I am sorry for the loss of your sweet if challenging Roman. Thank you for loving him and for giving him a wonderful life.
I'm so very sorry for your loss of Roman. He was a challenge but so deeply loved by all. Sue will take good care of him now and he will be able to run the fields of Rainbow Bridge with his siblings totally free.
We're so sorry to read of Roman's passing, Steve. Thank you for loving him so much and for the lifetime of love you gave him. We know he's now in Sue's arms, along with all of the other WDA members who have gone before.
Run free dear Roman. You have Sue, and many pack family members waiting to greet you. I am so very sorry, Steve, for your loss.
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