Rest in peace, pup.

Yesterday was a truly sad day for us.

We had to put down one of our dogs, Sammi. She was a sweet little cocker spaniel that had a difficult life. She developed paralysis in her hind end, with very little chance of ever moving her legs again. So, not wanting her to live a life of pain and immobility, I had to make the painful decision to have her put to sleep.

Definitely not the best of days. It was one of the hardest things I had to do. We've had that little dog for close to 3 years. She wasn't socialized at all, so she didn't like other dogs. Barely tolerated Keeley. But still, she enjoyed barking at motorcyclists out back, chasing her ball, and chewing on her rawhide bones.

I do know, however, that she's no longer in pain and in a better place. Sammi, we'll miss you, pup.