Rewind 13 years and picture a 5 month old, gangly tan and brown lurcher jumping between sofas whilst peeing like a crazy kangaroo - that's the day Lazer came home and my life was changed for the better..... The best.
They say that a dog is a man's best friend and it could not be more true. Lazer was my partner in crime, my companion, confidant and my boy. He was my centre of gravity and my focus from that crazy day was to give him the best, comfiest and most loving life possible.
It's hard to describe the connection we had, but our souls were intertwined, his character was unmissable, a huge personality and the biggest heart. We went through all sorts and he was always by my side, ready to cuddle and just show unconditional love. I think it's fair to say I might not be here today if it wasn't for him, I'm grateful for everyday I got to spend with him, every goofy thing he did that will forever be in my memory and all the joy he brought to my life. I will miss the zoomies, the roaching, the bed hogging and even the begging. He taught me patience, love and kindness and although it breaks my heart that I'll never get another greeting from him or get to give him a cuddle, or smooch his snoot whilst he sleeps, I know he's at peace and comfortable.
Lazers illness came on unexpected and swift, he sadly struggled to walk and was in tremendous pain. Making the decision to let him go over the rainbow bridge is probably the hardest one I've had to make but he deserved to not have to suffer and to go whilst he could still enjoy some of the finer things in life, comfortable at home with his dad.
Mark and the team were excellent from the very offset from the initial call for help to every step along the way. When mark arrived I could instantly sense his compassion and empathy. Mark provided me and Lazer with a safe space to embrace the loss we were both suffering, he was kind and calm, he helped me understand what to expect and helped me make sure that my boys last moments were at home where we have so many memories, where he could be comfortable on his dad's bed, wrapped in my arms on my lap. He passed hearing my voice and feeling my strokes and I can't thank mark and the team enough for taking away his pain and helping him cross the rainbow bridge to peace and happiness.
I feel eternally blessed and lucky to have shared so much of my life with my boy and grateful for all of the joyous memories he's given me. He will always be loved and never forgotten .
Thank you.
Liam and Laze
