Originally published September 5, 2023

This morning, I had planned to say goodbye to my Holly Golightly (put her to sleep), and I was writing this a few minutes before I took Holly to the vet’s office.

She’s been battling Cushing’s Disease for a few years, and she is now totally deaf and almost blind.

I had been up with her all night and had to give her some Trazodone to calm her down, but it had little effect.

She was spinning out of control – bumping her head against the furniture and doorways and pooping everywhere.

At about 2:00 a.m., I decided that it was time to say goodbye to Holly and let her pass away peacefully.

However, when the vet’s office opened at 7:00 a.m., I called to tell them I was bringing Holly in to be ‘put to sleep’, but the receptionist indicated that Dr. Andersen wasn’t in today, and the vet who is covering for him does not allow pet owners to be in the room when the animal is being euthanized.

I would not consider that, so I made an appointment with Dr. Andersen tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8:00 a.m.

I won’t have another pet – I am too old, and it is too much responsibility.

I have had enough heartbreak in my life.

Here are some photos Annette took of Holly and me at 5:00 a.m. while waiting for the animal hospital to open.

Goodbye, my precious, Holly Golightly.

Hugs and Love Forever and Ever,

Daddy

The sky is crying…

UPDATE: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Our excellent veterinarian, Dr. Andersen, greeted us as we entered the All Creatures Animal Hospital with Holly Golightly.

He gave Holly a needle to sedate her and said it would take 12 minutes, and then he would return to give her the final needle to put her asleep forever.

I sat with Holly on my lap, and within a few minutes, she was completely asleep.

She looked so peaceful.

I cried as I whispered in Holly’s ear, “Daddy loves you, sweetheart, and I will always be with you.”

When Dr. Andersen and his assistant re-entered the room, he took Holly from my lap and laid her on the table.

But I told him I wanted to get a picture of me with Holly before she got the final needle.

Annette took these photos:

Dr. Andersen shaved a spot on Holly’s front leg and inserted the final needle.

I stroked Holly and tried not to cry as I told her I loved her – one last time.

Holly finally gasped one last time, and my tears began to flow.

And here is one last photo of my beautiful Holly Golightly – finally at peace.

Holly Golightly brought me so much love and helped me overcome my health problems and sadness with her kisses.

She always awaited me at the door, whether I had been away for an hour or a week!

My heart is now empty and broken – forever.

But my Holly is finally at peace on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

I cannot wait to see and be with her again, on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

Dedicated to my Holly Golightly

I hope my stories are a gift to your head and heart.

Hugs,

Danny

Today’s tune from Danny’s library (purchased):

They say you know when you know
So, let’s face it, you had me at “Hello”
Hesitation never helps
How could this be anything, anything else?

When all I dream of is your eyes
All I long for is your touch
And, darling, something tells me that’s enough, mm-mm-mm-mm
You can say that I’m a fool
And I don’t know very much
But I think they call this love

One smile, one kiss, two lonely hearts is all that it takes
Now, baby, you’re on my mind every night, every day
Good vibrations getting loud
How could this be anything, anything else?

When all I dream of is your eyеs
All I long for is your touch
And, darling, something tells me that’s еnough, mm-mm-mm-mm
You can say that I’m a fool
And I don’t know very much
But I think they call this love

Oh, I think they call this love.

Hmm, ooh-ooh, mm
Mm
What could this be
Between you and me? Oh, ohhh

Oh, ohhh

All I dream of is your eyes
All I long for is your touch
And, darling, something tells me, tells me it’s enough
You can say that I’m a fool
And I don’t know very much
But I think they call—
Oh, I think they call—
Yes, I think they call
This love

This love

Songwriters: Elliot James Reay, Annielle Lisiuk & Glen Roberts