Today was a very difficult day here in Sanctuary, our beautiful Buttercup gained her Angel wings.
The light in Buttercup’s eyes dimmed very quickly, and she had stopped eating; we knew it was time, but she had a difficult time letting go on her own, so we helped her on her journey to cross the bridge. For us, a heart wrenching kindness for Buttercup to leave this world peacefully with dignity, and surrounded by love.
Above all else, we at Paws Give Me Purpose put quality of life first, and Buttercup most certainly showed us her desire for life and just loved being loved. Even when we know a dog is here in hospice, and there will be an impending passing and are prepared for it, it is still one of the toughest phases we go through – and it never gets easier.
You could say that Buttercup’s best life started the day she arrived at Paws Give Me Purpose. She was the recipient of better things than she could have even doggy-dreamed of. She enjoyed being pampered. Taking warm bubble baths, having her hair brushed, and even wearing a little clip or pony tail was something she waited for; she truly liked feeling pretty.
Buttercup loved going on car rides, sitting in the fresh air sunning herself and lounging on the couch with the other senior girls and her people. She thoroughly enjoyed her home cooked meals; her favorite being pumpkin loaf. And even though she had to take some serious medications twice daily, she did it like a champ, and seemed to know that it was helping her feel better.
Buttercup had a very bright, happy and loving personality and we will alway remember the special light in her eyes and the little smile on her face. Every day the look of gratitude she gave us just melted our hearts and today there is not a dry eye here at our Sanctuary.
Buttercup was truly a beautiful soul inside and out and there is no heart here left without her paw prints. She loved people and dogs alike and they loved her back – every heart here is broken today. Buttercup, you will forever live on in our hearts – you were taken way too soon. We were blessed to have known you and love you.
Thank you to each and every one of you for caring and for being a support to us during this time.
