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Roxie’s Last Ride

September 9, 2018

Roxie’s Last Ride
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I remember Roxie’s last ride like it was yesterday.

Her little terrier nose stuck outside the car window, searching for an identifiable odor or possibly relishing the early morning air.

We rode for miles in a familiar silence….me, dreading the destination, and Roxie, just being Roxie.

She didn’t know we were headed to the veterinarian’s office. She didn’t know he’d said there was nothing more that could be done. She didn’t see the tears, couldn’t understand the words.

She just knew that it was morning and she was alive.

I just knew that I would never be quite the same.

— Susan Gale Wickes

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  1. Brian says

    September 9, 2018 at 12:51 am

    Heartbreaking, but very well written.

    • Susan says

      September 9, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Thanks, Brian. It was years ago, but the memory of that day still remains.

  2. cascondaville says

    September 9, 2018 at 8:41 am

    When real-time moments break your heart, they turn out to make the best stories. Reminds me of my Molly, Aggie, Toby, Patchy, Sage, Lovey, Dutchy…You never do forget.

    • Susan says

      September 11, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Never! Thanks for taking the time to read and share my feelings.

  3. Paula Edwards says

    September 9, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Sadly familiar. We’ll done.

    • Susan says

      September 11, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Thank you, Paula.

  4. Linda Poindexter says

    September 10, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    I love this! I know it is good when it makes me cry. Great writing and the story is so emotional. Congratulations on a good story!

    • Susan says

      September 11, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Thanks, Linda. This one transported me back in time.

  5. Anna says

    September 11, 2018 at 8:49 am

    This is well written and extremely touching. I’m sure it will strike a chord with many, just as it has with me.

    • Susan says

      September 11, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Thank you, Anna.

  6. Mary E Falkner says

    September 12, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    Touching, and spurs memories of taking beloved pets to the vet… a welcome realistic little tale.

    • Susan says

      September 13, 2018 at 8:16 am

      Thanks, Mary. Unfortunately, it’s a trip most of us have made….

  7. twassom says

    September 16, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Well done, Susan.

    • Susan says

      September 17, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

  8. Bobby Warner says

    September 17, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Wonderful! I had a cat named Rude that lived to be over 17 years old. When he died it broke my heart. When he died, I could not bear to take him to the vet to be euthanized, so asked my grandson to do so. I still hiss him to this day. Thanks for a really heat-warming story!

    • Susan says

      September 18, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      You’re welcome, Bobby…and I know exactly what you mean. In a way, I wish I hadn’t gone along that day. Some memories just stay with you forever….

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