Some good thoughts and hugs for a fellow DISer please.

[olena]

sha_lyn could use some hugs. She had to put down her dog of 16.5 years today. She came to my place for a meeting, but she wasn't in a hurry to return home. She was OK at my place, but I anticipate that this will really sink in soon.

to you, Sharon.

 

[Pooh67_68]

 

[TiggerPiglet]

to you Sharon. I know how hard it is to lose a dog. They really become part of the family.

 

[mommytotwo]

sha_lyn, we're here for you if you want to talk about what happened. May you remember the good memories that you had with your dog.

 

[chell]

 

[airhead]

Its the only bad part about having dogs,they're not with us very long.

 

[nativetxn]

Such a sad and difficult thing to have to do {{{HUGS}}} for Sha_lyn

 

[onecoolmama]

 

[helenabear]

 

[Dan Murphy]

So very sorry, Sharon, to hear that. Sad to lose them. As airhead said, they are here so short a time.

How nice to be with Heather at a sad time like this. My best for Brianna and Russell, and also Tony. Remember, he will be waiting..................

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[Saffron]

Awww, it's really, really hard to lose one of your best friends. I'm sorry.

 

[Jungle Skipper]

 

[sha_lyn]

Originally posted by airhead
Its the only bad part about having dogs,they're not with us very long.

The vet metioned that today while we were talking about what to do. He knew that she had no quality of life left, anything we would have done would have only been for us.

I really need to talk about the "good times" so please bare with me

Sandy came into my life at a very crazy time, and in fact was part of what got DH and I together. She was abandoned in the middle of a tropical storm at a friends country store outside of augusta GA. These are the same freinds who introduced DH and I. Anyway they were about to call the pound because they couldn't keep her. I had only known DH a few days at the time, and I couldn't have her where I lived. I asked him to take her. I started visiting her at his home and that is how we got together.

We were told when DS was born that we needed to give her away because she had been our baby for a 1 1/2 yrs. Everyone was afraid she would be jealous and turn on him. Just the oppisite was true. She was very protective of him and we use to have ot put her in another room to spank him.

She loved cheese and crackers. That was her favorite treat. I knew her time was ending when she would even eat them.
She loved cat but hated other dogs. She was very patient with children. Oh the things DS did to her when he was little. She just lapped it up, not matter what he did to her.

Just talked to my mom. She was upset that she didn't take the time to pet Sandy when she was here a couple of days ago. They had a special bond for some reason. Mom has never liked pets but she really has a special bond with Sandy.

thanks Heather for posting this. It was great spending time with you and your mom after the meeting. It really helped keep my mind off of this for a little while.

 

[C.Ann]

It sounds like Sandy was a wonderful, loving, family member to all of you..

I'm so sorry for your loss..

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[Dan Murphy]

Sandy does indeed sound like such a nice dog, Sharon, her memories will remain forever.

 

[olena]

I'm glad I could help, Sharon....

Just last month I went through my own canine troubles. I took a little trip and made peace with it. I want to try again in the future. Maybe we can try it together.

Focusing on the great times is what's important. Sandy gave you so many days and joys and that will never leave you.

And if you need to escape for a bit, call me. I'm always up for an adventure!

 

[tiggersmom2]

It is so hard losing a cherished pet. I remember when I lost Blue (my shaded blue persian), it tore my heart out On a happier note I was adopted by three new persian babies!

 

[Microcell]

So sorry you lost a faithful friend. It looks like she served her purpose in life by bringing you and your DH together! The next 16 years was icing on the cake. She had a good long life and was loved very much I can tell.

 

[Serena]

I'm sorry.