Diamond
Words can never truly express the emotions involved with the death of
such a loving pet as our Diamond. The choice to lay her to rest was
difficult. Diamond needed to be relieved of the agony and pain of cancer
that was spreading through her body. Diamond's courage and gratitude for
life, even after her front leg was removed, made me realize how much I have
learned from her enthusiasm. To hold her head in my hands and look straight
into Diamonds beautiful brown eyes while her Doctor injected her was one of
the most emotionally overwhelming moments in my life. I was so gratified to
have the courage to be with her as she fell to 'sleep'. Our family has been
very privileged to have the staff at Desert Veterinary Clinic, here
in Richland Washington, attend to all of Diamonds needs. Then to have the
WSU staff and students recognize the Robbert family's loss was so touching
that I was even more excited to be a life long 'Coug'. Thank you from
the depths of my soul for caring enough to address our family at a time when
we did feel such a vacancy in our daily lives. I originally did not want
this 'pet' but I was blessed with the opportunity to grow very close to
Diamond as a pup and then as a beautiful adult. She was able to brighten
each day for me and our family. She will always be remembered for her love
of life even during illness. If only we humans could be as gratified for our
lives and as valiant during times of health as well as times of
illness........! Thank you again for your support.
The Robbert Family
