Patton’s mom here (the typist who was always slacking). Unfortunately, I have some sad news…. Patton gained his wings this past Wednesday. He had been doing pretty well, all things considered, up until this past month. I could see that he was slowing down and things that he had been doing were becoming harder. Tuesday night he suffered a series of seizures that greatly diminished his quality of life. The hard decision was made to let him go and not have him suffer. He was just 9 days short of his 17th birthday.

Below is a post I made on social media, I feel it sums up my time with him, but in reality our time together was more than words could describe.

“I knew this day would eventually come and as every year went by, I dreaded it more. Sixteen years,  three hundred and fifty-six days you have graced the world with your presence. From the time you came into my life as a fuzzy brown pup, you’ve been as close to perfect as a dog could get (even during your young and teenage years). A gentle soul who just went with the flow. Through ups and down, you’ve been by my side. Until today… Today I had to say good-bye to my bestest boy in the world. 

Patton

November 22, 2007 – November 13, 2024″