Today My Dog Came Home

Three days ago, my dog had a medical emergency and we thought we were going to lose him.

Friday night, as we rushed to the vet hospital and I held him in the back of an Uber, I was prepared for that to be the last time I ever saw him alive. Many tears were shed and it was one of the longest nights of my life.

Today, we got him home (minus his spleen).

It is an immense joy to have him back. There is a new found appreciation in every moment. The normal tasks of dog ownership like walking him and feeding him feel like special events now. I’m sure this novelty will wear off as we settle back into a routine but for now I’m savoring every second.