hardest thing I have ever done

[petrymom]

I want to thank you for your posts. I have come on this morning for support before we leave and you have certainly given me this.

We will be leaving in about 1/2 hour and I have seen and shed many tears this morning again. Watching DH leave for work this morning was very hard. Princess has been with us since we got married. She is a part of us.

Again, thank you all for your support. It is so needed right now. I thank god that I have a place to express my grief.

 

[JunieJay]

Oh I am so very sorry. Sending you strength tomorrow.

 

[grlpwrd]

Princess has been with us since we got married. She is a part of us.

I'm so sorry....

 

[arminnie]

I had to put my 13 1/2 year old cocker down in July. I know right where you are right now. I am so sorry. It does get better though. You will never forget, but the searing pain will finally abate as time goes by.

 

[ZuZugal]

We have always had poodles in my family, and when DH and I had to put "Cinnamon" to sleep (the dog we had since we were married) I thought I would never get over it. I have a picture of her on my dresser that I see every day.

Pamper yourself a little bit today and have a good cry or two. I know some people don't believe this but I do.....all dogs go to heaven!!

 

[mousey]

Your right, it is the most difficult decision. Try to think of the good times in the coming days and weeks and I hope it will bring you some comfort. So sorry!

 

[Snowysmom]

I am so sorry. It is such a hard decision but you know in your heart what is right for your furbaby. Prayers and Pixie dust for you and your family.

 

[Freyja]

I am so sorry you have to go through this.

 

[PrincessTiff]

I am SO, SO sorry.

 

[MissMinnie]

My thoughts are with you. I had to make the same difficult decision this past July.

 

[PrincessJasmine08]

You are not abandoning your baby, you are showing her how much you love her. This is the hardest thing a momma of a furbaby could have to do and by doing it you have shown Princess that you would do anything for her. Prayers and pixie dust are being sent your way.

 

[flortlebap]

Just wanted to send some big hugs.

We went through exactly the same thing and it's heartbreaking. You're doing the best you can in a bad situation - it's a kindness, you just have to keep telling yourself that

Best of luck.

 

[petrymom]

Thank you all for posting. Princess is gone. Last night was very hard. I kept thinking that she should be coming to curl up with me and she wasn't there.

The house is very somber right now. We buried her next to my flower and lilac garden in the yard so if we needed to, we could talk to her.

Thank you again. It has helped my healing to be able to speak of my feelings.

 

[Virgo10]

Farewell Master yet not farewell,
Where I go, Ye too, shall dwell.
I am gone, before your face,
A Moment's time, a little space.
When Ye come where I have stepped,
Ye will wonder why Ye wept".

Edwin Arnold

I am so sorry.

 

[pixie dust 112]

Thank you all for posting. Princess is gone. Last night was very hard. I kept thinking that she should be coming to curl up with me and she wasn't there.

The house is very somber right now. We buried her next to my flower and lilac garden in the yard so if we needed to, we could talk to her.

Thank you again. It has helped my healing to be able to speak of my feelings.

 

[hiwaygal]

I'm so sorry!!!




Rainbow Bridge

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....

Author unknown...

 

[Luvchefmic]

my mother had a chiuawawa for 18 years, one day i went to her house and she was stuffing soft food into poor Jesse's mouth with her little finger. i asked what are you doing? she said Jesse cant chew any more and she wont eat by herself and this is the only way i can keep her alive. i asked my mom if she was keeping Jesse alive for Jesse or for herself? after she realized the answer to that question she took poor Jesse to the vet for the final time. im a 53 year old man with a 3 year old friend of my own and there are tears in my eyes as i tell this story. god bless your little bedmate.

Dalton what a sweet & sensitive man you are...it's a pleasure to "meet" you I am sorry for your Mom..you handled it with great compassion.

and for the poster of this thread please know that you have my condolences and my prayers that you accept this with peace. As a former rescuer for 2 groups (pointers & dachshunds) I have always had a houseful of furbabies for as long as I can remember. I was put into your difficult situation twice so far. Your baby will always be with you and please realize you gave her the best & most painful gift you could ever give her...a small price to pay really for all the love and memories you had with her. That is what keeps me dealing with this wonderful circle of life of ours, that and the knowledge that when it is MY time my kids will greet me once again. I send you

Ruthie

 

[Dani&Pao'sMom]

Oh my god, and more we had to do that... it's so difficult. There's not much that I can say because it's so hard but please know that I feel for you and your family.