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My boy is approaching the end of his journey, and I've had to make an appointment to walk him over the rainbow bridge. He's been my most consistent compatriot over 13 years of change, and I simply want to acknowledge that he is, and will always be, the goodest of boys. Writing this is helping with the acceptance, and knowing that I'm making the best decision I can for him.

Here is one of my favorite pictures among the thousands I have

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[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 7 points 6 days ago

Its the hardest thing and I hate it but I do wish someone could do it for me when the time comes. I watched my mom and dad live horribly before death.

[–] quickbasset@mander.xyz 7 points 6 days ago

Good boy, Keiko.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io -4 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Not the best time to say this, but... uh... Keiko is a girl's name.

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Uhhh keiko is a DOGS name. It says so right up there ☝️

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 2 points 6 days ago

Good point.

[–] vladmech@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

Hey you’re right! That wasn’t the best time to say anything.

[–] wagesj45@fedia.io 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 2 points 6 days ago

That's Keikō (long vowel), which is different from Keiko. This guy also almost definitely didn't exist, but that's beside the point.

[–] Menschlicher_Fehler@feddit.org 11 points 1 week ago

Give him a big hug from us.

[–] plateee@piefed.social 8 points 1 week ago

Rest well Keiko. You were the bestest of dogs.