Jimi's sundown: our dachshund's last day

Warning: if you've ever loved or lost a pet, this may be a hard video to watch.

Jimi Hendrix Adams was the best dog in the entire world. Once dubbed the hummingbird of dogs, we had a very full and very loving but very short five years with him. Jimi became suddenly afflicted with a GI disorder and IVDD that turned out to be inoperable. He loss the use of his legs, was in a lot of pain and was suffering complete incontinence. After much prayer and veterinary consult, we made the heart wrenching decision to let him go. Before we had him put to sleep we took him all around Austin, Texas to say goodbye to all his favorite spots. We chose to hire a mobile vet who specializes in at-home pet euthanasia. We laid him on our bed that he shared with us as the Texas sunshine streamed through the windows. The five of us huddled close (us, our child, and our other dog June). We fed him a donut and two Reeces Peanut Butter Cups, kissed him goodbye, and told him we loved him. We wrapped his much loved tennis ball and his frail little body in his favorite towel, and buried him in his favorite spot in our backyard with a scoop of peanut butter as tears rolled off our faces.

http://www.adoredaustin.com/2011/02/jimis-sundown.html

music: "Hear You Me" by Jimmy Eat World
(Jimi was named after our love for Jimi Hendrix's performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, Jimmy Page- one of the greatest musicians of all time, and Jimmy Eat World- whose mutual love for their Clarity album largely instigated our relationship)

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dachshund
• dog
• pet
• euthanasia

[doxydogs]

God bless you & keep you in the joy of memories & in the knowledge that you will see Jimi again. I work in rescue & I've walked that last walk too many times to count. The unconditional love of these critters knows no bounds. Please know that your family is held up in prayer by all of us who know your pain. ((hugs)) Please contact me if you need to talk to another doxologist. :)

[AdoredAustin]

@doxydogs What a big heart you have to work in rescue. Thank you.

[bananarchysplit]

My heart is so heavy for you right now. I am in tears. I hope the best for you and that Jimi can live on in your memories. Thank you for giving one of the wonderful dogs a great home and a fitting farewell.

[AdoredAustin]

@bananarchysplit He was a great dog; it was the least we could do.

[mindy573]

I'm so sorry for your loss! Jimi was very lucky to have such a wonderful family. Your love for him is obvious! My family lost our 16-year-old dachshund, Cassie, on 2/4/10. We were lucky to have her in our lives for so long, but it's still so hard...we miss her every day! I know Jimi was not with you for nearly long enough, but at least you know that you made every day of his life special. Please know you are in my thoughts...

[AdoredAustin]

@mindy573 I'm sorry for your loss, too. Thank you for your kind words.

[MellysLife]

I absolutly know how you feel :'(

[MrMachineangel]

This is so sad but at least you have the memories of your best friend

[228marla]

Definitely one of the hardest videos to watch! A little over a year ago I also had to put my 3 year-old Dachshund Charlie to sleep due to the same complication. He was in really bad shape but managed to wait till I got home from college to say goodbye. I miss him so much! They're such great dogs, so loving and loyal! Great Video!

[TobiasMulder71]

We have a Dachshund called Rocko, and watching your video was heartbreaking but very wonderful as you gave your pup a wonderful loving 5 years. x a very moving video x

[SanDiegoInnOut]

My mom's planning on putting our dog down due to health reasons. I only made it through 0:25 of the video before I broke down.

[Reneesaskia]

I cried and cried. We have our third Dachshund now, who nearly died last year of a back disorder. He is fine now. Our first two dogs became old, 14,7 and 15 years respectively.

I hope you take a new dog, because it's always worth while.

From Holland, Europe: take care! Best wishes!

[yoyoluc]

I just broke down watching this video. Life is so much better with a dog because they don't judge and have unconditional love for their owners. A friend once told me that when we die, our dogs are the first to run and greet us at Heaven's gates. I know you will see Jimi again one day. RIP Jimi, you looked like a real fun dog with great owners.

[robertcx]

Your video helped me say goodbye to my girl, Annabelle. I cried when i saw this, not only because of the power of the love you had for jimmy, but also how brave you both were. This helped me plan for my little ones last day, she got a car ride, a mcnugget, and passed with her favorite toy and blanket with her. I hurt so much sometimes, others i smile at my memories. I am very sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in knowing Jimmy is now at peace, with a new friend to play with.

[Viperclan2]

3:30 I hust broke down in tears. I know he will be missed. x'(

[alatz500]

So hard, so sad. Beautiful dog