Current mood:

melancholy

Sad tidings...
Today our beloved dachshund, Fritz, died of what appears to have been a massive stroke. He was feeling fine and enjoying life right up until the stroke hit, and he died shortly afterwards. He was in no pain and did not suffer.

Fritz originally belonged to my grandmother, but came into our care four years ago after he experienced a spinal cord injury. He recovered from the injury, although he always had a gimpy walk from that point onward. He was a stubborn, pushy, whiney brat with a great sense of humor, an endless desire to snuggle, and a lot of nerve.

He will be missed.

Favorite memories:

Fritz singing (well, howling) and doing the Dachsund Dinner Dance in an attempt to get us to feed him more promptly.

Fritz burrowing into a blanket to take a nice, warm nap.

Fritz running up and down the hallway with a treasured squeaky toy, making all the noise he possibly could.