Australian Karen: my sweet dog has died and I am heartbroken beyond belief

[Toy Story]

I really feel for your loss.

We lost our lovely 'third child' in May, my DD is still wearing the dog tag we bought back as a gift for our dog from Disney around her wrist.

 

[aussiemickeys]

Sorry to hear about your loss. It is really hard to lose a beloved pet.

 

[jacs1234]

I'm so sorry I can't imagine how you feel. We had a sick pet mouse and I knew I had to get her put to sleep, I cried and cried once I decided on a date................and it was just a mouse. It died the day before I was going to take her in and we were so so sad, lots of tears involved. I can't imagine how it would feel with your sweet pup.

 

[Jade+3]

Karen, I am so sorry to hear you have lost your pet.

 

[Lulu83]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss

I put my beautiful boy to sleep about 5 years ago and the pain is still very vivid, even though I am lucky enough to have another beautiful dog in my life now.

Just wanted to share the Rainbow Bridge poem with you in case you haven't heard it before (someone sent it to me when I lost my boy). Thinking of you x

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[aussietravellers]

Knowing even more today how you are feeling.

Today is the anniversary of my DH's death and this morning we awoke to find that our bird had passed away. So it was a double whammy today. My poor DS has been so upset today. We buried the bird this morning, then I found DS in the cupboard under the stairs, pretending he was trying to find shoes so I wouldn't see him crying

So I kept him home from school today and we have had a day of trying to keep busy to keep our minds off our now double anniversary on the 7/11.

I thought when I popped online this morning, we are suffering with you Karen

 

[australiankaren]

Knowing even more today how you are feeling.

Today is the anniversary of my DH's death and this morning we awoke to find that our bird had passed away. So it was a double whammy today. My poor DS has been so upset today. We buried the bird this morning, then I found DS in the cupboard under the stairs, pretending he was trying to find shoes so I wouldn't see him crying

So I kept him home from school today and we have had a day of trying to keep busy to keep our minds off our now double anniversary on the 7/11.

I thought when I popped online this morning, we are suffering with you Karen

Really sorry for your loss.....I dont know how I'd cope if anything happened to my DH....you are so brave, and I hope i can say from all of us you & your son are in our thoughts

 

[Marlea98]

I can understand your grief. When we had our old dog put down a couple of years ago the kids and I went outside that night and blew bubbles up to heaven after saying something we loved about her. We believed that with every 'memory' spoken the bubbles would carry it up to her. We still do that now on her birthday and anniversary of her death. It made it easier at the time for the kids to understand and deal with.

 

[areweindisneyyet]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss

I put my beautiful boy to sleep about 5 years ago and the pain is still very vivid, even though I am lucky enough to have another beautiful dog in my life now.

Just wanted to share the Rainbow Bridge poem with you in case you haven't heard it before (someone sent it to me when I lost my boy). Thinking of you x

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

I am sitting her bawling... I have never read this thank you for sharing.

 

[areweindisneyyet]

Knowing even more today how you are feeling.

Today is the anniversary of my DH's death and this morning we awoke to find that our bird had passed away. So it was a double whammy today. My poor DS has been so upset today. We buried the bird this morning, then I found DS in the cupboard under the stairs, pretending he was trying to find shoes so I wouldn't see him crying

So I kept him home from school today and we have had a day of trying to keep busy to keep our minds off our now double anniversary on the 7/11.

I thought when I popped online this morning, we are suffering with you Karen

 

[areweindisneyyet]

Aust Karen

Still thinking of you, I hope each day is getting a little easier.

 

[craftymama71]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was obviously a beautiful boy who had a great life....Sending you big cyber hugs xx

 

[australiankaren]

hey

its been a week now and the world is still turning, whether I want it to or not...

I think the shock has worn off, and the cold hard realisation that he's gone has been seeping into every pore....

I'm just so angry at him for leaving me, for hurting me like this.

We have organised a new puppy "sister" for him to get in a few weeks......she was to be his companion, his "mini-moo".
She was born the weekend we flew back from disney [Oct], the DH contacted the breeder last year after Hiedi passed away....she was to soften the blow for all of us losing Hide. Now who's going to soften the blow of losing him????

As you can see I'm still working thru my stages of grief...anger is where i am at now....then hopefully acceptance.

 

[PrincessBelle39]

I'm so sorry. Its the hardest decision any pet mum has to make.

 

[Franrose]

Karen - have just read this today, so sorry for your loss. Pets bring so much to our lives but MAN it is hard when they go. He obviously bought so much to your life, and just as importantly, you his (and his sister's).

At least you can know you have given your darling boy (and girl) the best life ever here on earth.

 

[Aussie Wendy]

Sorry have only just got on after a couple of weeks-so sorry to hear of your loss-I know how hard it is-I am still sad at times over losing far too young our gorgeous baby Jake (he was a cat) several years ago. We have a mini schnauser too-he's old but doing OK but I know our time together is limited. Be strong and he will always live in your memories. Wishing you healing thoughts so you can look back with happiness at the great times you spent together rather than unbearable sadness. Hugs.

 

[shushh]

Karen. This is very late I know...I am very sorry to hear of your loss. They were both lucky little things to have had owners who obviously loved and cherished dearly. Hugs and cuddles to you.

 

[australiankaren]

hey

so update:

we pick up the minnie-moo this saturday...[ 10 week old, black mini-schanauzer]...we are caught between excitement for her and grief for the schultz.......
but every day is better, still miss him and his sister every day.

will post photos when we get her......and the DH said we could get a boy next year, and i will name him Moose

roll on saturday.

 

[hjd0411]

That is lovely! I look forward to seeing the photos of your newest addition! I'm sure the little new one will soften your loss - they have a sixth sense about knowing what you need, even when young!
I'm sure there are days when if my Charlotte could hug me, she would!!
Enjoy your new baby.

 

[australiankaren]

hey

so tomorrow is the day we get our minnie-mooo
its like christmas..or having a baby..
have had to set up the "nursery"..aka back yard/ fences/ laundry etc
the DH even went out and bought new bowls/ brush/ shampoo/ puppy milk.

so tonights our last night of freedom for the next 10-15 years...

we feel torn re being excited and sad, hate for our 2 puppies to feel they are being forgotten.....

we love you Heidi & schultz ...minnie-mooo has big paws to fill...

will post photos tomorrow