Our sweetheart AKC Labrador Retriever, Bobo's Black Velvet Licorice Twist, is dying from an inoperable heart mass at the age of eleven.
Born September 21, 1997, Licorice literally bounded into our lives on the Sessom Farm outside Fayetteville, North Carolina in December of that same year. Of the two litter picks still available, we chose the lovable dolt with the frayed tail who ignored us completely. Instead, she dove right into eating a box of tulip bulbs.
She's moved homes more than any pet should have to do; she's braved arid Arizona yards, suffered brambles in her paws, greeted everyone at the front door with an illicit ball-crushing leap, and in general made a pest of herself at every moment.
We wish those moments could last a lifetime, but she knows it is her time to go.
If you've 'encountered' Licorice, you know why our hearts are nigh to broken. She's been our sweetheart, our beloved, our finest most loyal (and forgiving) friend for almost twelve years.
We have options for her care, but she is deteriorating rapidly. She was born on the Fall Solstice; should we choose to consider euthanization, it will be on March 21st 2009, the Spring Solstice.
Please send prayers to our beloved, and ask that additional Guardian Angels be assigned to her for the rest of her life. If you'd like to post a thought, or memory, please feel free to do so.
Love,
Shira Roy and Christopher
Consider making a donation in Licorice's name at my favorite charity: ASPCA
Times are tight for some, but even five dollars worth of lattes or chewing gum money will help!
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