[Dailydrool] wannabe Melmo to the bridge

[BrierK at aol.com]

I just wrote last night about Melmo's decline.  This morning, we  decided 
that she does need to be helped across the bridge.  She can't stand  on her 
own, and this morning we aren't  getting the tail wags that she gave  even 
last night.  She's tired and it is time.  My husband made the  call to the vet 
this morning.  I'm so glad he is able to take her in;   I honestly don't 
think I could.  I'm typing through my tears, and trying to  pull it together 
so I can help my kids with their grief.  And, of course,  Lucy will miss her 
playmate and mentor. 
 
Melmo was the dog that chose us.  She came to us as a puppy.  I  was out 
walking my dog (a newf/lab mix) and next thing I know, a white fluff  ball was 
following me.  She had apparently escaped from a backyard  somewhere.  She 
had a rope tied around her neck.  She was fearful of  men and doors.  I 
watched for lost dogs signs but luckily found  none. She stayed, and became the 
most peaceable dog you've ever met.  She  whined if our cats hissed at each 
other.  She was patient and kind to  everyone.  (My youngest son named her 
after his favorite tv program--Sesame  Street.  He called the show "Elmo", 
but couldn't pronounce it  correctly.  So Melmo ended up with her unusual 
name.)  She will  be missed. 
 
Kristi
Lucy and soon to be ATB Melmo 
 
 
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