Carlie, The First Golden Girl

Every dog deserves to be loved, no matter how much time on earth they have left. The difference someone can make on an elderly dog by simply being there and providing it with patience, love, compassion, and a safe place to end it's life in comfort is beautiful. That elderly dog will leave just as big, if not a much bigger, imprint on your life as well. My only regret with each dog is we didn't get to love them sooner, but there's solace in knowing we were there when they needed us the most. There will never be enough time with our dogs, no matter their age, but I know to be thankful for and to savor every second of it.