I went with Janel as we had to put Sabrina (our trusty blind Siberian Husky) to sleep today. She was the sweetest, kindest dog I've ever known, and my first dog as an adult. Sure, I've had dogs growing up and remember them being put down, but I've never had to deal with it first person. Janel put up a wonderful post eulogizing her dog, but I loved her so much too, and I didn't want to forego expressing my feelings about losing such a wonderful dog.

The world seems like a much colder place without her smiling face... she was a Siberian Husky, and though known for their ornery behavior, she was good as gold. As I write these words, I can't stop thinking about her and the many great memories she provided. I also can't stop thinking about, ultimately, how sad the aging process is for all creatures, and how hard it is to watch something or someone you love grow old and feeble. Sometimes life seems so cruel, and the Darwinian nature of the world crushes fragile beauty in favor of the strong.

I will thank God tonight that I had the opportunity to be a part of such a great dog's life, and that I was able to say goodbye and give her a kiss before she went to sleep for the last time. I will never forget her and will always remember her pancake dances, her jumping on the couch to sleep, her snuggling into me for petting, her licking my feet (she loved my stinky feet... or she was trying to clean them), or even her breath which was the absolute worst breath ever. But it was hers, and I will miss it so.

She was probably the best dog I ever knew, and, though she was with Janel longer and was "her" dog, I viewed her as my own as well... She will never be replaced, and I will always have an empty spot in my heart for Sabrina.

God bless you and keep you, Sabbies. I will miss you.