♥ Goodbye Otis ♥

Friday was a sad day in my family… out of the three gorgeous boxers and more importantly the three four-legged family members that my parents had, one remained. Unfortunately, they had to put him to sleep on Friday because of a cancer in his stomach (cancer of the rat (?)), just like his mother had.

He was not suffering per say, though he could not eat due to the pressure in his tomy caused by hemorrhages. He could not get up much either… so now, Otis has joined his brother Omaley (who passed away earlier this year) and their mother Mirka (who passed away in 2007 and for whom I had made the slideshow below).

 I cannot say I am not sad, but this time I was aware of the situation another way… so I have not shed any tears yet… but trust me they are not very far. It is hard to live so far away in these situations.  I know my parents could have used some comfort from me, and I from them. But we do what we can in these situation, and they know I am there for them even though I am miles away.

I saw this big guy for the first time… well he was a few seconds old ^_^… Otis became a big dog though… and when his mom and brother were still around, well let us say that my parents had their hands full. He gave somewhat a hard time to his brother, but all in all they were inseparable. He was such a sweetie… a gentle “giant” who acted so careful around small children. He had a big head and it always was a pleasure to have him put it on ones lap… and when he closed his eyes with his head there… well, all of you who have those delightful creatures as companion, know what I am talking about. 

♥ Goodbye “Bidouille” Otis… I’ll surely miss you even more than I did before… ♥

Time for a little nap