my dog passed away yesterday...

[wendy darling]

My dog Chili died yesterday at the age of 10.5 due to complications of surgery. Chili was my best friend and loyal companion to my entire family- my dad is disabled and she was his companion 24/7, when my mom had breast cancer 4 years ago Chili never left her side and slept right next to her every night. And for my sister and myself she saw us through many heartaches and joys. She was a black lab/weimeriner mix and was beautiful.

I feel like I have lost part of my heart the moment I found out she passed away. It was a roller coaster ride of emotion yesterday. My mom and I drove her to vet's office so he vet could remove what we thought was a fatty tumor. However, once the vet started the surgery he realized there were more tumors and that it was much more complicated. He told my mom that after surgery she had maybe 2 weeks to live. My mom got a phone call from the vet after surgery and told her that the surgery did not go as well as hoped and that she had lost alot of blood and had to get a transfusion. The vet told her to call back a little later to see how things were going. My mom called back about 2 hours later, and was given good news- Chili was up and moving wagging her tail, and things were looking better. So my mom and I went out to dinner and were in the process of driving back home when my dad called and said that he called the vet again to check on her and the vet said everything was still looking good, and that we could take her home on friday. In the 20 minutes after my mom hung up with my dad and we arrived home, the vet called my dad at home and said that right after he hung up with my dad, Chili collasped and went into cardiac arrest. They were able to revive her twice but not the third time. The vet told my dad that 5 people were working to help her, he thinks she threw a blood clot. The vet told my dad that he and everyone at the clinic loved Chili and that his heart goes out to us. My heart just sank when I heard the news. I have been through good times and bad times with Chili. I still can't believe she's gone. I am just thankful that she didn't die in pain and the last thing she did was walk around and wag her tail (she was always a very happy dog- and proud to say we spoiled her). She will be greatly missed and will always be in my heart.

Thanks to anyone who reads this...I'm sure anyone that has ever lost a pet will understand...

 

[safetymom]

I am sorry for your loss. Our pets really are a part of the family.

 

[Rustysmom]

I'm so sorry about Chili. She sounded like a wonderful friend.

 

[dee47]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how horrible it is to lose a furbaby. My dogs and my cat are beloved kids just as much as my DS is. The next weeks and months are going to be tough for all of you. I hope you and your family eventually find peace in your memories of her. She sounds like an incredible dog, and you were lucky to have had her.

 

[wendy darling]

Thank you for all the kind words and support. She will be greatly missed and I am greatful that she is no longer in any pain. If I can figure out how to post a pix I will try to post a pix of Chili on here. I never knew that I could love a dog this much- she was my baby!! my heart is broken.

 

[bcnorth]

I am sorry for your loss, it is devastating. I lost my cat over 10 years ago at the vet (she was 18) and still well up a bit. My father just lost his best friend last month (12 year old german shepard) he is still trying to cope. It will eventually get better, you will always be able to cherish your memories with your family and friends. I made a photo book for my father through Futreshop (bestbuy in the US) and had it delivered to him last week. He says it helps being able to see her as a puppy again.

My heart goes out to you and anyone who loses a famil member like this.

 

[Rustysmom]

My cat Rusty (thus my user name) died over 3 years ago and I still have his picture and ashes on a little table near my couch. He was the best cat I ever had.

 

[Disneylover 2]

I couldn't imagine losing my dog! Prayers for you!

 

[frdeb1999]

So very sorry for your loss. We lost our beloved "Peaches" who was 17 yrs old at the time and it's been almost 2 yrs and I still miss her. Pets are such a huge part of our lives. She sounds like she was a wonderful friend for the entire family.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I'm so sorry. Sounds like she had a wonderful life.

 

[Suzimom]

I'm so very sorry. I got teary reading your story...pets are so unconditional with us...it's very hard right now, I know. I've been there. It will be hard for awhile and it WILL ease. I imagine you will always have a hollow sadness when you think of her, but it will soon be overtaken by the more positive memories...

 

[Maryr1]

The pain is deep, but the love is deeper. May you find the peace needed to grieve and may your memories fill your heart with the love you shared.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

My heart breaks for you...it is so difficult. I will say a prayer for you.

 

[poconoboatniks]

Wendy, It's been a sad week for you and my younger sister. She had to have her Dalmatain put to sleep.

Maybe this poem will help

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...

 

[wendy darling]

Thank You for the poem.

 

[dizzi]

I too got teary eyed with your post.

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[Disney Anna]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my beloved cat, Winston, this past August. He went to the vet for what I thought was a minor situation. Based upon what we learned, we decided to have him euthanized. I have such guilt because I was not there, my husband accompanied him. In any event, it is hard. He was almost 11 years old and my baby boy.

I also have two other kitties and a dog who is now 17.5 years old and thankfully in excellent health. The thought of losing any more of my babies is frightening, but what's the alternative? Not having them, not sharing your life, not sharing all the love. They are truly my soul mates.

May you find comfort.

 

[lgjjp]

I just put my dog Sam down on thur.1-8-09. He was 16 on dec 12. He had a mouth tumor(fatty tumor) almost deaf, almost blind, fatty tumors all over his body and a heart condition(making it impossible to have surgery for the mouth tumor. The mouth tumor would shrink and grow (he had had it for over a year) but the last 6 weeks it had grown so much that he could no longer close his mouth. I cut up all his food and treats into tiny little pieces so he could eat them. when he couldnt eat them any longer i made him boiled ground meat mixed with rice-how he loved that. When he stopped eating that i knew it was time. the night before he passed he woke me with his trembling from pain-it was shaking my bed as he slept with me. I cried the rest of the night knowing it was the last time i would have his little body next to me. I had an appt with a new vet to see if they could help him at all, but he didnt last long enough. His regular vet had been trying to talk me into having him put down for a while so I thought maybe someone else could help. I am very depressed and feel so guilty for having him put to sleep. In my head i know it was the best for him, but in my heart i feel like I let him down. I didnt think I would find a thread about pets on here, i dont usually go to this section of the dis. I just feel lost and dont know what to do about it. Im sorry this is so long.