I wanted to write to you all to let you know that Guinness was put down today. I took him into the vet this morning for another biopsy, but he was too sick. He was whining from pain, and very lethargic. I dropped him off, but the vet called me with the news. He was ready to go, even though selfishly I wasn't ready to let him. But are we ever ready for them to go? I am pretty broken up as you can imagine. I cry on and off. As you all know, I love my dogs. I am an advocate for rescuing dogs. I work with several organizations that help me fulfill this need. I have always felt compelled to fight for these animals because they can't fight for themselves. Guinness helped me to do this...

I wanted to say a few words to remember him. I met Guinness on petfinder.org in February 2004. I fell in love immediately through his picture. He was the sweetest Valentine's present I have ever gave myself. :) Guinness was such a sweet dog from the very beginning and had never met a stranger. He loved all creatures big and small. This dog was such a fine specimen of what a Golden Retriever is and a true testament to what the rescued dog can be.

I remember when Crissie Boley met him for the first time. LOL She is very afraid of big dogs, and Guinness would always breathe heavily. She thought he was going to bite her, until she spent a few hours with him. She fell in love with his adorable face, and his sweet demeanor. There hasn't been a person who met Guinness yet that didn't fall in love with him… how appropriate that he was born on Valentine ’s Day! He really was the sweetest dog I have ever owned. He did so much for the breed and for act of rescuing an animal when he would work the booths at different events for the Golden Retriever Rescue Club of Charlotte. He was a dog with a true purpose. He helped people open their hearts and adopt one of the millions of dogs who need homes each year. For that, I know that God will treat him well now that he is in heaven...

I loved him, and I know many of you did as well. I appreciate all of the love that Guinness felt from all of you. You all had a part in making Guinness's life so full because the first part of his life was so grim. Before I adopted Guinness he suffered a cracked spine from someone beating him. Can you imagine someone doing this to this sweet, sweet dog? So, I would like to thank all for helping him see the joy that life could offer.

I can't wait until the day that I see Guinness and Elvis at the pearly gates wagging their tails in excitement to see me again! I know that they are well taken care of until I can get there...

Rest in peace my sweet boy...You will never be forgotten. 

Cindy

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