Levis goes to the Bridge

Our friends, Bernard and Bernadette, who run the local news stand had to put their little poodle, Levis, to sleep yesterday.

You may remember that I wrote about them before.

On New Year's Eve, Levis was attacked by a GSD. Levis was on his leash, the other dog was not. It just surged out of the darkness and grabbed him. Levis was a miniature poodle, a senior dog, and clearly no match for his attacker.

The owner of the GSD was there, called his dog, beat it (nice) and took off without ever asking Bernadette if she, or Levis, was injured.

After a couple of very difficult days, it seemed as if Levis was going to be all right. Then, this week it became clear that his kidneys had been damaged in the attack but no one had realized it. Rather than let him suffer, Bernard and Bernadette did the kind thing and let him go to the Bridge.

JM and I are heartsick over this. It should never have happened. I know sometimes people think I'm odd, always keeping mine on their leashes. But if they injured another dog, or were injured themselves, I don't think I could live with myself.

Ciao for now.

Randy