Yesterday I said goodbye to a member of my family, to one of my fur babies: my Barklee Boo Kitty.  It was time to say goodbye and I know she is in a better place no longer in any discomfort, but it is still tough.  I am thankful for our wonderful vet who made the experience peaceful and calm.  I am thankful for the wonderful vet tech who entertained my boys so I could focus on Barklee and give her my undivided attention.  It was as good as I could have hoped for as she fell asleep in my arms with no fear or pain.  I knew this time was coming and one of my biggest worries was Barklee would be afraid but I didn't need to worry because there was no fear, just relief from the discomfort.



Barklee was a great dog, a strange, crazy and neurotic dog, but a great dog non the less.  She was a member of my family, one of my first babies.  I always say I have four babies with fur and two naked babies.  She had a love for me that was something fierce.  I was her person and no one but me would do!  She may have only been eight pounds but she ruled the roost here and put our 50lb  and 70lb dogs in line.  She was very vocal, so her name Barklee was very fitting.  I used to say she would talk to me, I could ask her a question and she would definitely answer.  She could jump from the ground up into my arms, she had springs in her feet.  I'm not sure I will ever meet another dog like Barklee, she is deeply missed and there is an emptiness in our home that she leaves behind.  It is hard to imagine that she will never curl up in my arms while I'm sleeping or lick me incessantly again.  I am thankful for the time I got to have Barklee in my life.  She was a furry little blessing that brought a lot of joy to my life!  I will miss her deeply!!  Rest in Peace Boo Kitty!!