My Dear Siddy
I had been trying to prepare myself for this day for a while, but it is still so difficult and emotional.
Last Thursday I had to say goodbye to my sweet baby boy, Sid. He had been doing well on his chemotherapy treatment after an emergency surgery back in February, but last Wednesday he took a turn for the worse and spent the day at the hospital. He was not improving and there were signs that the cancer had returned and had irreparably affected his intestines. He crossed the rainbow bridge peacefully at home in his cozy bed with Robin and I holding him, giving him abundant belly rubs and kisses.
He was such a dear companion and was with me through every up and down. He was a pug of the world having traveled by car, plane, boat, bus, and train, and having lived in Los Angeles, New York, and finally Chicago. He loved treats (blueberries and baby carrots were his favorites), going for walks around the neighborhood, playing catch with his stuffed potato toys, visiting with friends, and getting belly and chest rubs (especially while laying flopped on his back). He loved belly rubs so much that he would purr with contentment while receiving them.
I miss him so deeply and will never forget my little pal.
I wish to express my deep gratitude to all the wonderful and compassionate caregivers at MedVet Chicago and Lap of Love for allowing my little guy to move on peacefully without any pain or discomfort. Thank you to Robin for being by my side physically and emotionally through all this. Thank you to all my wonderful family and friends for your support and love.
I love you so much and truly hope to see you again one day, my dear Siddy. ❤️❤️❤️
❤️ Siddhartha Lamont Demski, Oct 4, 2005 – May 2, 2019 ❤️
May 8th, 2019 at 7:14 pm
Dear Brian, we are so very sad to hear that Sid has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Sid was one of our favorite pug furiends and we enjoyed when the two of you went camping so much. We bet the Hazel was right there to welcome him. We understand to well your heartache and I hope you are comforted by the fact that Sid had a wonderful life with you
love and pug hugs
Mabel & Mom
May 9th, 2019 at 8:38 pm
We loved Sid so much. We loved that you loved him so much!
And he loved you! You gave him the best home and life ever..
Sid will always be remembered.. He was a legacy and part of our story as well
love
tweedles
May 9th, 2019 at 8:38 pm
We are so sorry
love
tweedles
May 30th, 2019 at 2:10 pm
Brian,
I just saw this post (vacation kept me away from Blogville). I am crushed to hear that my FURiend, Sid, is gone. I loved SID although I did not know him. Maybe we were/are soulmates – if pugs have such a thing. I will never forget him. Thanks for sharing him with us.
Love Noodles and her humom Katherine