Losing Crystal

I have struggled for a long time to write this post.   It has been about 6 months since we lost our beloved Crystal  and the memories of this terrible tragedy are just so hard to reflect on that I have not been able to find the words to write about it.  However, this blog is also an important part of remembering my dogs, and so is important for me to say good bye and share a few photo memories.

I will be brief about what happened.  Crystal was bitten by a Copperhead snake in August, two weeks before her last litter, and although the veterinary did everything he could for her.  He could not save her.  Her decline came so quickly and we were totally unprepared for her loss.

Crystal at 8 weeks old

Anyone who knew Crystal, knew that she was a special dog.  She had the most amazing personality I have ever seen in a dog.   She was just so incredibly sweet and loving to everyone she met, whether they were family or stranger.   She just LOVED everyone so much.   

When we had visitors she would jump in their lap and throw herself back in their arms like a baby and fall fast asleep.   It was so endearing.  Everyone wanted to take her home!

When she left this earth, she had not yet reached her 3rd birthday.  Although her time with us was short she touched our hearts.  We will always treasure the memory of Crystal!