A lesson from our dog Rex

Annie Kate

This morning our dear dog Rex died, at home with us. He had cancer, and we had a huge lump removed last fall so he could live his last few months well, and he did.

Just two days ago he was running after the neighbors with his tail in a happy curl. Even on bad days, he wouldn't mope about being sick or sore but would chase squirrels, bring us sticks to throw, and 'protect' the yard from snowmobiles from behind the fence.

I've been thinking about how he lived with his illness, and how much humans can learn from dogs. Just live as much as possible, don't think about being ill (he had no choice, but we do), and keep on enjoying as much as possible. How much extra suffering we bring on ourselves by thinking about being ill and worrying about the end!

Monek Marie

@Annie Kate I am so sorry for you loss!

It sounds like Rex had a wonderful end to his life with a family that loved and adored him. And yes we learn a lot from animals.

ltwickey

Such a wonderful and bittersweet story! If we all loved and cherished each other the way dogs do, our world would be such a different place!

So good of you to celebrate his life during a period of heartache and sadness! You have learned well from Rex, your Jedi Master!

Annie Kate

Thank you @Denise Grant and @ltwickey

COWLOVINGIRL

He sounds like such a sweet dog!

Michelle D

@Annie Kate I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for sharing with us. It is a wonderful perspective to have.

judsoncarroll4

Sorry for your loss - sounds like a good dog!