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PIERRE (My very first poodle)
and the love of my life
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Pierre has always been a big part of the family. The other dogs just love him. He is always
getting kisses, and licks. There is something about him that they know is different!
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My first poodle was "Pierre" a rescue from a pet shop. I knew better but
just couldn't leave that 5
mo. old puppy in there when he looked at me so lovingly with his expressive eyes as if saying "please take me home I don't like it here". So I did, and he is now going on 15 yrs. and starting to slow down. Pierre suffered from many illnesses as do
most puppy mill puppies. He has been blind since the age of three, has severe patella problems, and many other illnesses that required vet attention and lots of money. So, the moral to this
story is DON'T BUY FROM A PET STORE!!!!! I did
it because I wanted Pierre to have a great life and someone to love and spoil him. After all, he didn't have a great start
in life being born and raised in a puppy mill. Pierre paid me back ten-fold by being my faithful, loving companion and a shoulder to cry on while I was
going through a nasty divorce. He is the reason
I have poodles and love them all dearly because Pierre showed me how very intelligent, loyal and sweet a poodle can be.
Pierre is starting to have problems getting around and isn't quite sure where
he is anymore. He has now become hard of hearing and with his blindness and other health problems, he is slowing down
quite a bit. He spends most of the day sleeping in the numberous beds he has on the floor. Pierre has compensated all
his life for his disabilities, and managed to over come them and managed to still have a real"love for life".
He is and always will be the best gift I ever bought myself. Of course he has me wrapped around his little paw because
he expects me to be at his "bark & call." And you can bet that I am there for him all the time. I JUST LOVE
THIS LITTLE GUY!
2/4/2010 - Pierre is growing older as each day passes.
He hardly moves at all, and sleeps all day. He is also starting to loose control of his bladder. I am hoping
that I will not have to make the decision to put him to sleep. I wanted him to die on his own at home. I
don't want him to leave me, but am I being selfish? I think so. His quality of life is not there anymore. THIS WILL
BE THE HARDEST THING FOR ME TO DO. I CRY NOW JUST THINKING ABOUT IT......
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