I just wanted to call out an owner and a business that I think went well above and beyond anything that they needed to do. Back in January my dog hurt his leg and my vet wasn't too hopeful about his chances of recovery. We had reached a point where I needed to wheel my dog around in a little red wagon for anything more than a short walk. Wanting to spoil my dog on his last few days, I brought him into Amish's store where he proceeded to spoil my dog, shower him in treats and gifts, and refused my money.
Takeshi ended up having a second wind and pulled through for another nine weeks before other complications arose. This time around though, I knew there wasn't going to be a second wind, and it was his time. It was scheduled for the day after the total eclipse. As some sure many of you remember, those days ended up being very cloudy and rainy. I can't tell you how heartbroken that my dog's last day wasn't going to be one that was special. No big walk in the park, not grand gesture, just a cloudy day. The only item I could do from my list was bringing Takeshi to Amish's store once more.
I had a lot of mixed emotions this time around, as I was returning with a dog that had previously received free product because he should have passed. I tried to explain to Amish that I had come in the past with a very sick dog and asked if I could leave a payment or tip. He refused, and I could tell he didn't remember me. I've now realized means that his generosity is a common enough occurrence that it didn't stick out in his mind.
But when I wheeled Takeshi on his red wagon, Amish immediately recognized him. I cannot stress to you how much of a dog person Amish clearly is. The amount of love and affection he immediately had for my dog seemed boundless. He and his entire staff then proceeded to give my dog treats, spoil him, pet him, and turn his last few hours into the special day that I'd hoped it would be. And once again, Amish refused to take any of my money.
Since Amish continues to not accept my money, I am making a donation in his name to My Chi and me, the organization that brought him and his dog together. I will also be donating to Shiba Inu Rescue of Texas on behalf of my dog, Takeshi. Both orgs are amazing and I encourage you to check them both out.
To close out, thank you Amish, and thank you to your staff, for making one of the most difficult times in my life a whole lot easier.