“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”
Dr. Dominique was such a kind and supportive presence during the hardest moments of my life. She took the time to hear all about Annabelle's life, the unconditional love we share, and the joy she brought to every person she met. She patiently listened to all the information I provided about Annabelle's health and carefully observed her in my apartment, and shared an honest assessment that allowed me to make the brutally hard decision to spare her from the pain and suffering that would only get worse. She was so kind and caring throughout the procedure and helped me say goodbye to my sweet angel in the most loving and compassionate way possible. And in the days after as my heart has been breaking, she has been a wonderful resource for processing my grief, dealing with feelings of guilt, and reminding me why this brutally hard decision was an act of love.
Danielle was amazing during her visit to our house on Buster's last day on December 17th before crossing over. Her presence was gentle, comforting and reassuring in so many ways. When she arrived, Buster smelled her and decided she was ok :) Danielle very gently explained the process and then waited patiently until we were ready for her to start. One of my sons arrived and Buster tried to get up and go greet him when he had not moved all morning. Danielle sensed my anxiety over him trying to get up and she told me that Buster wanted to greet him and was happy he was there. Danielle gave Buster the first shot and he immediately relaxed and it was such a blessing to feel him let go of pain - Danielle very patiently let us have our time with him and waited until we were ready to move forward. It was gentle and when Buster had crossed over she very gently cut part of the fringe of his sweet ear, took a paw print and moved him still wrapped in a favorite comfort item and put him in a beautiful lined box. We carried him out to her van and watched her drive away. I am crying as I type this as it was just in December that Buster left us. Danielle was an angel - sensitive to us and so patient allowing us to love on him until he was gone.
Thank you again, Dr Jasmine. As I said yesterday, you have a tough job- but you are a special person to handle it with such grace and compassion. I appreciate your offers of memorials, counsel, and services. My husband and I truly believe we were blessed by more years than most get with their Golden- and Dude has such a special place in our hearts. However, we were both convinced it was time to let his body & soul rest. So, we will take solace in that, and we cry for our loss- but we're going to be okay. Thank you again for your tenderness and professionalism- know that it made a huge impression on us. Take care.💕🐾 We truly felt your services were the best way we could honor his long, very loved life! We miss him so so much. Thank you for checking in on us and for walking us through a very rough road. These pictures were from the day before you came. He was an amazing beast ❤️ Thank you, again 💕
I wanted to thank you so much for taking such good care of Drew for us and being a kind and loving presence. We appreciate you. 💜🐾 This is one of our favorite pics of him. Mike would call him "Drew with the two thumbs" 🥰 Thank you again