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George Michael: Thanksgiving Day, 1995 – August 22, 2009

Early this morning we had to make the toughest decision to euthanize our most beloved furry family member, George, due to severe complications from diabetes which resulted in a continuous state of seizure. There was nothing else we could do. His heart and soul weren’t ready to go, but his body was. He will forever be in our hearts. He is already missed. He is so loved.

10 Things about George I will cherish and dearly miss (in no order):

1. The appreciation on his face. George was so thankful and grateful for us, and he showed it.
2. His soft fur. I could pet George for hours, he was so soft.
3. George always wanted to be around us. He would insist one of us sat with him, or that he be smashed between us on the couch.
4. His spirit. George was a fighter long after most would’ve thrown in his towel, and he bounced back quicker than anyone thought.
5. His ears. When George perked his ears and gave me that “huh?” look, I was totally wrapped around his little paw. He was so cute.
6. His love of adventure. George loved going to the beach, going on vacation, going on car rides, going on walks…he was a doer.
7. Playing with George. He would lay on his side and strike at you with his front paws, then grab your arm by wrapping his front paws around in “doggie-jitsu.” And the noises he’d make, you’d think we owned a wookie.
8. How when we’d return home we’d find him sleeping in our closet next to our clothes or next to the front door, waiting for us to get home.
9. Snuggling with George. He would rest his little head in your lap, or lean up against your leg, or throw a paw out over your foot. He always looked so comfortable.
10. His grin…we could tell he was a happy dog much of his time with us.

It is heart-wrenching at least in part knowing that WE were his better place, and where he’d want to be is with us. It was terribly difficult to choose for him a new home.