An Unexpected Sadness.

Last night was a typical night at the The Lyon Residence. After dinner, Mr. Sweet Greens played on the floor with our dogs, Lilly {Old English Bulldog}, Sadie {Miniature Schnauzer} and Noodles {Pug}. After they played, all three dogs retired to their favorite spots to chew on a doggy snack.

This morning, when Eben and I went downstairs for breakfast, we let the dogs outside. Lilly and Noodles about knocked me over to get out the door, however there was no sign of Sadie. This isn’t unusual however, because Sadie is a 12.5 year old dog who lost her hearing a couple of years ago. I spotted her sleeping underneath the dining room table, snug as a bug. When I reached down to nudge her, I was overcome with grief and sadness as I realized that she had passed away.

Needless to say, today has been a very sad and exhausting day for The Lyon Family. It has been nothing but tears and sadness.

Sadie was a lovely little dog with a heart of gold. Mr. Sweet Greens gave her to me the first year that we were dating. She was the perfect, 1st Hanukkah present. Up until today, she was always full of love and ready to go on a walk at a moment’s notice. She was definitely the alpha female in our household and Lilly especially loved her. They went everywhere together and loved to sleep snuggled together in their doggy bed. Lilly would spend countless hours grooming Sadie, and Sadie would quietly and contently allow her to do so. When Lilly realized that Sadie had passed away, she sniffed her several times and then moaned a few times. She has been wandering around the house all afternoon looking for Sadie. It is heartbreaking.

I have nothing but love, gratitude and lovely fond memories of my sweet little dog. Memories such as the time she spent the day in my step-father in law’s mail truck {he is a postal worker}. Or the night that she pushed Mr. Sweet Greens’ father out of bed. {She always was a bed hog}. I will also remember that she loved to wander, sniff and roll in anything that was rotten or deceased. Sadie was a lover and a snuggler, who wanted nothing more than to snuggle up on your lap for the afternoon, which was fine with us.

I want to thank you, Sadie, for making our family complete. You taught me what it was to love an animal unconditionally. You taught the importance of friendship and love. You made me laugh and smile and reminded me that life is full of fun, whether you are laying the sunshine, running in the park or sniffing every flower in your wake. I love you.

In memory of Sadie Lou Lyon.
July 14, 1998 – February 23, 2010.

XO.

**Update:: I would like to thank everyone who sent their warm wishes, kind words and thoughts to us. We really appreciate your love and supporting during this difficult time.

Thank you so much.

XO,
Sweet Greens.