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In Memory of Sugar, best friend for 16 years

Writers sends memories of her little dog, who loved to come to Kentucky, whose cremains will be returned to the Merritt family farm on Crooked Creek, in Norhern Adair Co., KY for a final resting place

By Beverly Merritt

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010, I had to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life.

My dog, Sugar, my best friend of almost 16 years, became ill over the weekend.

I took her to our local Animal Hospital to be assessed for treatment. While there, it became clear that treatment would only cause her more pain.



At 10:30pm that night, my precious dog was put to sleep. I was allowed to hold her and to talk to her while this was being done.

Thankfully, this was very peaceful for Sugar.

Unfortunately, it was very painful for me and I remain pretty distraught.

We went everywhere together; she even attended a couple of band competitions with me.

She loved coming to Kentucky for visits and playing with my little cousins Lynsey, Emily, and Arlia.

Sugar was cremated at a wonderful place here called Paws, Whiskers, & Wags.

On my next trip home, I'll bring her remains to be buried on our family farm on Crooked Creek in Adair County.

Veterinarians and others who work with animals must be exceptionally special people. Everyone here was so kind and compassionate - all were crying after the event... and Sugar was treated with the utmost respect. She was not afraid, she was made comfortable, and she knew I was with her, just as she has been with me through many tough times.

Below is a poem I was given by the staff at Paws, Whiskers, & Wags. I want to share it with those of you who have lost a beloved pet.


Rainbow Bridge Poem

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water, and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.

There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!

You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
-Anonymous


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Bev Merritt with beloved pet, Sugar



2010-06-04 - Photo from Merritt family album. Atlanta, GA
Beverly Merritt is pictured above in happier days with her beloved pet and companion of 16 years. Sugar loved to visit Kentucky. His ashes will be scattered on the Merritt family farm on Crooked Creek, north of Knifley, KY.

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