In fact, the day I received the picture of the little pup I knew he was the right one for them. Harvey knew, too. A new addition to their lives that they would love endlessly and adore.
Harvey passed puppy pre-school with flying colours and I was
told many times how happy K and C were with Harvey. He would follow them around,
chew like puppies do and even skyped me with K on one occasion.
The day they picked him up
Two weeks ago, Harvey was in a tragic accident where he
fell off a ute (collar snapped) and his lung collapsed. The day I received the
text message from K, my heart and stomach sank. How does that happen to such a
small puppy who had so much life ahead of him. K told me the vet had said that
Harvey was looking up. His health was getting better and he would be home on
Friday. Unfortunately, the next day Harvey’s health deteriorated. He got worse
and K and C were asked to come in to say goodbye. K messaged me again and again
my heart and stomach sank. How does this happen to such a beautiful puppy?
It was no-one’s fault that Harvey was hurt. No-one could
foresee such a tragic accident happening to such loving, caring people. K and
C, I love you both dearly and hope you aren’t blaming yourselves. Harvey knew
he was and is still very loved and you both did the absolute best for that
little boy.
Rest in peace, little Harvey. You can play with Sheba now.
