So sad for you all especially your Dad. Losing a pet is never easy but Christmas time makes it all the harder. I too had to put my faithful friend, Fred, to sleep last June. I got a lovely card and poem from my Vet a few days later. Hopefully your Dad will get some comfort from these words:
If it should be
If it should be, I grow frail and weak,
and pain should wake me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done,
for this last battle can’t be won.
You will be sad, I understand,
Don’t let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years,
What is to come will hold no fears.
You’ll not want me to suffer so,
When the time comes, please let me go.
I know in time you too will see,
It is kindness you do for me.
Although my tail, it’s last has waved,
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Do not grieve that it should be you,
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We’ve been so close, we two these years,
Don’t let your heart hold any tears.
In memory of all good and faithful friends
