Sky, a Labrador Retriever mix, was rescued from the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, Michigan on December 16, 1994. I was told at the time that he was between two and four years old and that he was a stray who had been picked up off the side of a road about 4 weeks previously. Though I did not know it at the time, because of a shortage of space in the shelter and the fact that he had been there for four weeks, "Shakes" was scheduled to be euthanized in less than 48 hours! Sitting at the 'adoption table,' I also learned that he had been eating poisonous foliage(evidenced by the blisters on his tongue), was named "Shakes" because he was constantly shaking his head back and forth (the ear infections causing this took 6 months to clear up) and had possibly been hit by a car.
Sky, short for Midnight Sky, was my light for the next 12 years. He was the sweetest, most loving dog a person could ever hope to share their life with. I trained him to do a lot of tricks such as 'shake' hands & paws with people, and he was a big hit with the elderly when we went to the retirement homes for pet therapy. Sky gave back so much love and devotion to everyone he met, especially his adopted family (myself, as well as a few rescued kitties from the same shelter). He was highly intelligent, and just loved to be around people. He was especially gentle and patient with small children.
The day came in August of 2006 when his arthritis pain was no longer manageable with medication. I held him in my arms as he was gently and painlessly euthanized by the veterinarian. His passing was a peaceful one.
I will never forget Sky or the impact he had on my life and the lives of all others he came into contact with. He could melt the hardest heart, and never failed to bring a smile to everyone's face.
Rest in peace, Buddy.
Sky, short for Midnight Sky, was my light for the next 12 years. He was the sweetest, most loving dog a person could ever hope to share their life with. I trained him to do a lot of tricks such as 'shake' hands & paws with people, and he was a big hit with the elderly when we went to the retirement homes for pet therapy. Sky gave back so much love and devotion to everyone he met, especially his adopted family (myself, as well as a few rescued kitties from the same shelter). He was highly intelligent, and just loved to be around people. He was especially gentle and patient with small children.
The day came in August of 2006 when his arthritis pain was no longer manageable with medication. I held him in my arms as he was gently and painlessly euthanized by the veterinarian. His passing was a peaceful one.
I will never forget Sky or the impact he had on my life and the lives of all others he came into contact with. He could melt the hardest heart, and never failed to bring a smile to everyone's face.
Rest in peace, Buddy.
Sky, a Labrador Retriever mix, was rescued from the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, Michigan on December 16, 1994. I was told at the time that he was between two and four years old and that he was a stray who had been picked up off the side of a road about 4 weeks previously. Though I did not know it at the time, because of a shortage of space in the shelter and the fact that he had been there for four weeks, "Shakes" was scheduled to be euthanized in less than 48 hours! Sitting at the 'adoption table,' I also learned that he had been eating poisonous foliage(evidenced by the blisters on his tongue), was named "Shakes" because he was constantly shaking his head back and forth (the ear infections causing this took 6 months to clear up) and had possibly been hit by a car.
Sky, short for Midnight Sky, was my light for the next 12 years. He was the sweetest, most loving dog a person could ever hope to share their life with. I trained him to do a lot of tricks such as 'shake' hands & paws with people, and he was a big hit with the elderly when we went to the retirement homes for pet therapy. Sky gave back so much love and devotion to everyone he met, especially his adopted family (myself, as well as a few rescued kitties from the same shelter). He was highly intelligent, and just loved to be around people. He was especially gentle and patient with small children.
The day came in August of 2006 when his arthritis pain was no longer manageable with medication. I held him in my arms as he was gently and painlessly euthanized by the veterinarian. His passing was a peaceful one.
I will never forget Sky or the impact he had on my life and the lives of all others he came into contact with. He could melt the hardest heart, and never failed to bring a smile to everyone's face.
Rest in peace, Buddy.
Sky, short for Midnight Sky, was my light for the next 12 years. He was the sweetest, most loving dog a person could ever hope to share their life with. I trained him to do a lot of tricks such as 'shake' hands & paws with people, and he was a big hit with the elderly when we went to the retirement homes for pet therapy. Sky gave back so much love and devotion to everyone he met, especially his adopted family (myself, as well as a few rescued kitties from the same shelter). He was highly intelligent, and just loved to be around people. He was especially gentle and patient with small children.
The day came in August of 2006 when his arthritis pain was no longer manageable with medication. I held him in my arms as he was gently and painlessly euthanized by the veterinarian. His passing was a peaceful one.
I will never forget Sky or the impact he had on my life and the lives of all others he came into contact with. He could melt the hardest heart, and never failed to bring a smile to everyone's face.
Rest in peace, Buddy.
