Yesterday afternoon was one of the most heartwrenching times of my life......I had to say goodbye to my dear freind Prissy. You see, Prissy came into my life at the age of 8. I had been her groomer for the previous six years. Once a month the elderly couple that owned her, would bring her in for me to shave her. I had always wanted a pug, and one day , a call came into the shop.........The receptionist came into the groom room, asking " Hey, anybody want an eight year old pug?"......I jumped at the chance, asking who it was, I realized it was my favorite pug......Prissy........not sure why they would give her up, and quite frankly still not sure why they did....but, she became my Prissy......the first two days I had her, she was unsure of her new environment, she sat in the corner of my bedroom, sad and scared.......with coaxing, love and praise, she came out of her shell, and we both discovered each other.......she became my best freind...seeing me through heartbreak, moving from Tennessee to California and back......she was my confidante, my shoulder to lean on, my smile when I needed one, just the best freind one could ever ask for.......She was sixteen years old, suffering from several ailments including congestive heart failure, blindness, deafness and kidney failure.......she became depressed and although I knew she needed to go to heaven.....it was the hardest decision of my life.....to take her life......It felt all wrong, but, I know it was the right thing to do......so, Prissy I love you, I will always keep you close to my heart.....it is with a devastated heart that I say good bye for now........play well in heaven, Mom :-(
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Hi! My name is Kim West. I'm a Graduate of the New York School Of Dog Grooming (Nov. 1984) and National Certified Master Groomer through NDGAA. I have been in dogs since the age of 12 with my first Am. Cocker Spaniel. At 17, I attended Pensacola Fl. Junior College and graduated from their Veterinary Assistant program in June of 1984. Passion for pets is a lifelong and rewarding journey. I have competed in grooming competitions nationally since 1994 accumulating over 50 placements, some of which include, Gold Medal Poodles 1999 Intergroom, Handstrip Terrier Silver Medal 2001 Intergroom, Wahl Artistic Innovations Grand Champion, Best in Show Div. B 1998 Gateway to the West, Best in Show Div. A Gateway To The West 1999. I was also nominated for the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Award for Grooming Contest Judge of the Year 2008. Currently I show my Standard Poodle and share my home with three wild and crazy Miniature Schnauzers. I have three children and one grandchild all of whom I love with all my heart. I love to teach others the art of pet styling, and share the information that others have graciously shared with me over the years. I believe in paying it forward.
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As a fellow Pug-a-holic, Pug-addict and Pug-Mainiac, I send you my deepest sympathy. I am so glad you and Prissy had each other... and so sorry for the empty space she leaves in your heart and home. Daryl
Posted by: Daryl Conner | 03/19/2009 at 06:03 PM
I'm so sorry. You must miss her so much. My heart aches for your loss.
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Posted by: Deb | 03/21/2009 at 01:12 PM
When your feeling sad, just remember prissy is still with you..and the love you have for her will always be! :)
Posted by: kevin | 03/21/2009 at 05:26 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. It truly is the most difficult decision as a mom to our fur-babies to say good-bye. I hope you find comfort in the memories of all your wonderful years together. {{hugs}}
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You could definitely see your expertise within the paintings you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren't afraid to mention how they believe. Always follow your heart.
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