Annie passed away. I have some questions, pg 6

[alliecats]

I am so haunted by this entire episode that I feel like someone is digging my heart out with a spoon. We took her Wednesday for her shoulder surgery. I told her that I would see her the next day. I didn't go because she was too sick and the vet thought that she wouldn't understand why I would come and see her and not take her home. Do you think that she thought I abandoned her? She got so sick so quickly in the last 48 hours with no answers, do you think she thought I took her someplace that made her sick? At the end, when she took her last breaths I had the option of putting her on a respirator. I thought that it would scare her to be intubated and it wouldn't buy her any life, just more time on this earth. I feel guilty that I didn't do enough. I know that sounds irrational but that's how I feel. The middle DSs and their friends dug her grave today. DH is on his way home and we will bury her with a little service. Lots of DSs' friends are coming. She really was not just my best friend but everyone's.

This post made me cry. NO I don't think she thought you abandoned her or let her be made sick. I think she had complete and utter trust in you and your love for her, a trust that was based on your actions and treatment of her for all 9 years of her life, every day. She knew her mama loved her, and I am sure she knows you did all you could and all that was good for her.
I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I am trying to think of a phrase that captures how we feel. "Friend" seem woefully inadequate. Any suggestions?

What about:

Best Friend

Our Girl

Our Special Girl

Always In Our Hearts

My DH made a memorial garden in our yard last year where we buried 3 sets of ashes of our beloved dogs who have passed. We got a small resin statue of a child/angel with wings holding an animal, for each spot. We then placed a plaque with a picture of a German Shepherd in the garden leaning against the tree, and planted bulbs and flowering bushes all around. I can see it from my kitchen and it looks beautiful.

It's so hard to let them go. I hope you get some peace and closure as you move forward with your plans. Annie was one lucky dog to be so loved.

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about Annie. I am glad you were with her.

 

[minnie56]

I am in tears

Many hugs to you, how blessed she was to be so loved

 

[slo]

Reading this brought tears to my eyes because it reminded me of when my dog passed away.

I am so sorry for your loss, and make sure you take as much time as you need to grieve. I was so devostated when my dog died that I cried for many, many days. On July 12 it will be the 4th anniversary of his death and I still miss him everyday. We keep his memory alive all the time with his pictures around the house, and we love to talk about him.

I am sending you many, many hugs
Take care of yourself and God Bless!!!