Shamrock Duhancik

SHAMROCK

This was certainly not how I wanted to end my time off and return to work. However, I believe everything happens for a reason and things fell into place as “perfectly” as they can in these instances. Although absolutely heartbreaking, she had a beautiful and peaceful passing in our home last night. We spent the morning relaxing on the couch with our coffee watching the sunrise over Disney parks, took a little walk, had all the treats, puzzle toys, and lick mats, and even had a piece of a snickers bar before she went. (The snickers bar is a story for another time.)

We are so lucky  to have gotten almost 18 additional months with her after her nasal cancer diagnosis and treatment in Feb of 2022. Most dogs have a 50% chance to make it 6 months after diagnosis. If that’s not a testament to the power of love I don’t know what is. She gave her all even to the very end.

We will miss your little trot and wiggle on walks. The way you’d bound and roll in snow. Your big hound dog eyes and deep bark. Your appetite and the way you devoured anything put in front of you. The bed is far too spacious without you in it. We miss our little shadow staying close by and protecting us even when off leash. We miss your tolerance for dressing up and changing out your bandanas every month. We even miss your hair and the mess of water you’d slop all over the floor after you drank. You were the best first “baby” for Jer and I. You were there for our marriage, moving states and buying our first house, career changes, 2 deployments, a pandemic, and our first human baby, and were the ultimate driving force in me following my dreams, starting my own business, and going back to school for vet tech. The lessons and love you gave will be with us forever. Thank you thank you thank you. We love you, “Shammy girl.”