Fenway crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday very peacefully in our arms at home. Our wonderful vet came to the house to assist in his transition. Fen valiantly battled kidney failure for the past year, having almost died last June. However, acupuncture and Eastern medicine administered by our vet brought him through and we were blessed having him in our lives for many more months. He suffered a seizure Tuesday, became very weak and could not stand or walk without our help; and after consultation with our vet and some soul searching, we chose to give him one final gift - a gentle release from the confines of his failing body.
Fenway was my heart dog. I fell in love with him the moment I saw him baiting his mom with a bone, while his siblings nursed. That says it all about it personality. He filled a large space for such a little guy. He was my agility companion for years and the bond we developed was strong. He was the best "big brother" to all his siblings, Border and Norfolk alike. He had a mellow, easy-going personality (except when cats and squirrels were near) and never demanded attention but freely gave his love.
For the first time in 15 years, 16 if you count my sister's Border Millie (Fen's half sister), we are a house without a Border. I am not sure what the future will bring, since we have two young Norfolk terriers who have shared our home with the Borders these last few years, but the absence of a Border is difficult.
Run free, happy and with vitality my little man, once again chasing those squirrels, barking all you want. Play with those who went before you, Camden, Hanny, Millie, Sable and Sandy and all the beloved Borders on the other side of the bridge. There is a huge hole in our lives and hearts and you will be greatly missed.
Tenpenny Fenway Brett - 10-28-96 to 3-8-12
Aka Fenny, Fen, the Fenny Penny, Fen Pen, the Fenster, Mr. Fen, Devil Dog, the Fenmeister, Effe-dog, the Fenner, Mr F
