I Am Radley

RIP Radley
200? to 2011

Radley survived Hurricane Katrina and cancer, but in the end the one-two punch of Cushing's Disease and Diabetes was too much for him.

Radley died Sunday morning from an adverse reaction to his Cushing's medication and a severe diabetic episode.


He rallied briefly around 5 am, allowing Jamie and me to spend an hour with him.
He was his old self. Talking to us and giving us kisses.
But by the end of the hour he was beginning to get wobbly again.
He laid down beside us, resting his head on Jamie's leg and in my hands.

Within minutes, he was gone.


I first saw Radley on the web. He'd survived Hurricane Katrina and needed someone to adopt him.
Something about him spoke to me.


After six years, something about him still speaks to me.


RADLEY'S FAVORITE PASTIMES

Being Pet


Sleeping


Eating


He loved the park. And hated rain.



He was a sweet, good-natured dog who just loved being part of the pack.


He'd stay up all night with Jamie while she worked on her doctorate. Three tough years made easier by greeting the dawn together.


He traveled with us from Texas to Virginia to California.
He was always up for the journey. Always happy to be along for the ride.



Even after cancer surgery, he was a happy dog.


A loving dog.


Mostly he loved Jamie and me.



Thank you, Radley. You were our best friend.

If you knew Radley and would like to share you memories please leave your comment in the section below.