Sarge came into our life exactly 2 months from the day he was born. We had a cat, Taz, that had gone missing and I kept checking the local humane society. On my last visit, I noticed an incredibly adorable bundle of fur, he was 15lbs of pure love. I was smitten. My husband was an active duty Marine and I called and told him all about this adorable puppy and I knew I wasn't leaving without him. (Amazingly, Taz came home the day Sarge came to live with us). When Sarge was about 1 1/2 he had a cruciate ligament injury to his left leg. The Marine Corps had moved us to South GA and my husband was away for a number of months. We didn't have much money and I didn't know anything about this type of injury and the vet we had didn't repair it as it needed to be. Unfortunately, Sarge never really used it ever again. He did well with his 3 good legs for the next 5 years. Then, 2 weeks ago, his right cruciate ruptured. With his left leg being so severely atrophied and unable to support his 70lbs, the vet didn't think, even with surgery, his prognosis was very good. The vet prescribed heavy pain medication and we took him home to discuss what we should do. It became very clear, even on pain med, he was in a lot of discomfort. On 22 April, we made the heartbreaking decision to end his pain. Sarge grew from an adorable puppy to a beautiful dog with a wonderful disposition & loving temperament. He was dearly loved and will be forever missed.
"The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master." ~Unknown
Fredericksburg, VA
