Three years ago, when my husband and I knew that we were losing our Jersey, we decided that at the end of the week we would put an end to her pain. Through the week we sat with her, flipped through pictures, shared our favorite memories. Sunday night came and It was so painful to let her go that we laid with her all night, grasping desperately to each minute and at midnight we said our final goodbyes. I realize that Bob Seger’s song, “We’ve Got Tonight” was probably not written about a dog, but every time I hear it I cry as it reminds me of our last night together and how badly I wanted her to stay even though I knew she couldn’t.

“We’ve Got Tonight”

I know it’s late, I know you’re weary

I know your plans don’t include me

Still, here we are, both of us lonely

Longing for shelter from all that we see