A Tribute to Bentley/ by Robyn Wolfe, Marketing
This is a good-bye note to my fabulous old English sheepdog, Bentley
I just had the unpleasant task of putting my favorite thing in the whole world down for an eternal sleep. Bentley was one of 11little puppies, and I acquired him over 10 years ago. I chose him out of all 11 due to his gorgeous blue eye, the other was brown. He had an awesome life, but had gradually slowed down in the past year, and after an unusually tough weekend, I had one last consultation with the vet on Monday and knew the following day would be his last. I stayed up with that little boy until 3 am, petting him, comforting him, singing to him, feeding him treats, and making sure he knew he was the most important being in the universe.
The following morning, I helped him get up. He ate a big breakfast with an egg on top, and I helped hoist him into the back seat of my husband’s car. This was Bentley’s favorite place to be; he loved to spend his days in the back seat of the car. I often had to tempt him out of the seat with peanut butter smeared all over his tasty homemade bones just to get him in the house for the night. (Here’s Bentley’s favorite dog bone recipe, but I always added crumbled bacon to them!) Anyway, after driving all around Discovery Park- so close to the trails where he loved to run ahead of me- and down Magnolia Boulevard, another favorite walking place of ours, I pulled up next to the vet’s office and let them know we had arrived. I fed sweet Bentley his last meal of poached chicken (I’m so thankful he never lost that voracious appetite of his!), and the vet and her assistant climbed into the back seat with us, and we assisted him at slowly going to sleep.
I want to thank all my friends and co-workers for their undying support and sympathy- they have been over the top at staying in touch with me and offering all kinds of help and comforting words, and it means the world to me…. good night, sweet Bentley, and thank you for years of fabulous memories. You were the best.
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November 19th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
What a wonderful tribute to a great dog. You obviously made Bentley’s last days some of his best. Good night, Bentley, and take good care, Robyn!
November 20th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hi, Robyn,
My heart goes out to you on your loss of dear Bentley. We’re on our fourth schnauzer so have been down the same road several times. When you’re ready, there is a heart mender out there for you somewhere. Take care.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Dear Robyn:
Your Bentley story was so well written, heart warming and sad. We send our hugs
and sympathy to you. Your way of making everyone feel welcome and special is unique
and we appreciate you. aloha, Sally and Larry
November 21st, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Robyn — You expressed so beautifully the bond we have with our animals and the
difficult responsibility we have when it’s time to let them go. Take care. Sara Peacock.
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:34 am
I just want to say thanks to everyone for all the kind words and understanding comments, your letters and emails, cards and texts have all helped me accept this loss a little more each day.
Thank you all and I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. Robyn