Dog Day Afternoon

[howeird]

Out IT guy's dog has been under his desk at work for the past couple of weeks. "Shel" is an elderly black lab mix we are told is dying of cancer. Over the past two years Shel has made an appearance from time to time, and like most fat old labs has always been lethargic, but it's very marked now, she has trouble breathing and eating, and is not long for this world. Which is why IT guy is bringing her in every day - not for the care but to be near her.

Almost everyone in the place comes by to pet Shel, but our finance minion has become very attached, visiting several times a day, volunteering to take Shel for walks, etc. Finance minion is in her mid-20's chronologically, but at heart is a teenage Santa Cruz surfer chick. Today she broke down in tears, it has finally sunk in that the sweet old dog is dying. And  it's not fair, or right or any of those things the world should be, but isn't.

Comments

[iamradar.livejournal.com]

I'm grateful to see that the managers are allowing the presence of Shel and that when she passes, she will be remembered with fondness and love.

[farmount.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry.

It's the way of the world, and at least Shel and the IT guy can maximize their time together. I hope the finance minion can survive the situation without too many scars.

[scendan.livejournal.com]

Poor Shel, and poor finance minion. At least Shel is having a lot of love and attention during her last days. That's important.