doc had the biggest, sweetest heart. he was my mom’s furry baby and my casey’s best friend. he helped my mom get through some of the tougher life things, from losing her pup to her mother’s alzheimer’s diagnosis, and i am so thankful. every girl needs a horse to lean on in good times and bad, and doccy was my mommy’s.
when my mom called me this morning, i knew exactly what she was calling about… i knew she was worried about doc. and when i got to the farm and saw him for myself, i could tell first thing that he was just so over it all. he was sprawled flat on the ground, tired and cold. the sparkle in his eyes had diminished. his legs were failing him and he was out of strength. it was only when my mom, his girl, was loving on him extra that he would try to muster up the energy to get to his feet… for her… but he really couldn’t do it. and we all knew he shouldn’t have to try that hard for any longer.
i keep looking for words to describe this morning, but i just keep coming back to sad. it was so sad. and bad. and yucky. those words come to mind, too.
What a beautiful and sad post. I know how hard it is to lose an animal that is truly a part of your family. So sorry for your family's loss
Oh 🙁 That is so hard to watch an animal we love grow old and suffer like that. So sorry for your loss. What a heavy-hearted day for you & your mom.
xo
Cassie
I'm so sorry! They become such a part of the family. My heart hurts for all of you guys.
i'm so sorry for your family! horses are such special animals… thinking of your family at this sad time.
Such a sad day. <3 Hugs to you and your sweet family. Horsey heaven is a beautiful place, I'm sure of it 🙂
xo
In tears reading this – nothing hurts more than losing a horse and I know completely what you're going through. Thinking of you guys!
I am so sorry for your loss. Animals have a way of really touching our hearts and staying there long after they go to heaven. Sending lots of love and hugs your way.
Ahhh I am losing it. This is my worst fear. Horses they are so big. Big physically but also such a big part of our life. I can't imagine my life without my horse
We are often healing them but they are ALWAYS healing us. My heart goes out to you and your mom. Just remember the feel of thier coat through your fingers on a winters day.
-laurel Hammond
awwwww Im so sorry friend. animals truly become part of the family and I can only imagine how much harder it is seeing your mama have to lose her sweet friend after so many years.
love you!!
I had no idea horses could even get that old. Sorry for your loss.
ah tears 🙁 so sorry for your loss. glad he isn't in pain anymore. xo
He was so lucky to be so well cared for and loved. I know he had such a happy life. Lucky boy had such a great caregiver to keep him going that long- wow! I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard losing our animals. Sending hugs and prayers your way sweet friend!
xoxo
I'm so sorry for your family's loss and so happy for you that you had him in your lives for so long. The photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so sad for you all at the loss of this family member – because he most definitely was a valued being in the family unit. 🙁 I hope you all remember him always and that the wonderful memories keep him with you.
-Amy
My heart hurts for you 🙁 I can tell how much you adore your animals and what a special place they hold in your heart. It is easy to tell from your posts and pictures that he had a wonderful life.
aw no 🙁 I'm so sorry girl – my heart hurts for you and your mom <3