I crawled under the examining table in the veterinarian's office to be closer to Mercedez. The clinic had provided a blanket for her to lie on. Any other time I would have been repulsed by the germs and filth that was lingering on the floor but not this time.
I wanted to be close to her - one last time. I wanted to rub her velvety ears - one last time. I wanted to kiss her soft furry face - one last time.
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She was too little to climb the stairs - 15 years ago |
"I love you Sades" I whispered into her ear. "Go to sleep, my precious little girl."