Remembering Edgar
Dr. Chris Scudder of Lap of Love was kind enough to read this remembrance during our home euthanasia earlier today. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Sherman at VSS and Lap of Love as we navigated tough decisions in the short three-week window from diagnosis to death. While the process was incredibly difficult, it was made much easier through the kindness of their care.
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Edgar was a unique and quirky dog. He loved food, from raw broccoli to salmon skin. He’d try anything once, and always with great urgency and enthusiasm.
His adoption story isn’t the stuff of storybooks. He wasn’t Stephanie’s first choice dog, but after being rejected on numerous applications for others, she agreed to take him home. From there, they became best friends. He was her running partner, her snuggler, and a source of great pride. Everyone — including strangers and especially Stephanie — loved his beard, which grew longer and grayer over the years. We wish we could have seen how that beard would look if this illness hadn’t cut his time short.
Edgar had a voice, and he used it often. He had an impressively deep bark, which he made whenever he heard outside sounds. He growled at the most mundane threats, including his moms. He was a grumpy boy, but it was all an act. He loved to cuddle under blankets and swim among the pillows.
Edgar with Stephanie outside our home
Edgar was also the reluctant but loving brother to Spencer, who we hope he’ll join in doggie heaven. He seemed to forgive (but maybe not forget) the numerous transgressions Spencer made against him. He became the proud Alpha of our pack after Spencer left us and was a great role model to Nelson and Minnie.
Stephanie was Edgar’s person until then end, and she remained his number one even when he got a second mom seven years ago. His love had no judgment, and he waited for her return whenever she left. Now he leaves us, and we are so sad. We feel so lucky to have had this special boy in our lives. We love you, Edgar.
