We're putting our dog down tomorrow. Update: pg 4

[Maridw]

I am so sorry. He is a beautiful dog.

We had to put our white german shepherd, Bambi down before Christmas is 2007. She was 13 years old and it was really hard on my DH. I stayed with her since I knew she needed her mom with her.

He will go to the Rainbow Bridge and make some new friends while waiting for you to join him.

 

[autumnpalm]

Thank you so much to everyone again.

Tonight we've spent the evening with him, giving him cheese and crackers, coffee and peanut butter... all his favourite foods.

Unfortunately we are not allowed to touch him because of his infection (it may be transferrable to humans) so we're just been sitting as close to him as possible and talking to him and reassuring him. Oh how I wish I could hold him in my arms... kiss his black little nose... scratch his ears and rub his belly for him.

I am keeping an eye on the clock and the closer it gets to tomorrow, the more sick to my stomach I feel. I can't believe this will be our last night with our sweet boy.

 

[Liz]

I'm so sorry. And how very, very sad you can't touch and hold him.

We are in the same boat unfortunately. Our dear sweet girl, Ginger, has to leave us very soon. In fact it was supposed to happen yesterday, we said our goodbyes then found out the vet wasn't in the office that day. Later that day our water heater broke so we've been dealing with that today again putting the inevitable on the back burner. Our Ginger has cancer. She's only 9 years old. We're losing a member of the family and are so heartbroken.

Here is our Ginger.

 

[Patricia721]

autumnpalm -
Thinking of you this morning and sending prayers for strength on this hardest of days.

Liz - Ginger's a beautiful girl - I'm sorry you're facing this also. It's terrible when they're sick and we can't fix it for them.

 

[Darsa]

My heart goes out to you, autumnpalm, and your family.

 

[dogodisney]

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. It would kill me to have to go through it with one of my cats. Our pets become part of the family and they are like having a child.

He knows he is loved and he loves you too. You can see it in his face in the pic that you posted.

Prayers that God Blesses all of you and give you comfort, strength and peace.

 

[tennisfan]

I am so sorry you are going through this He is a gorgeous dog

 

[Pea-n-Me]

 

[Jockaroo]

Autumnpalm, you and your family are in my thoughts today. It is hard. I was blessed that I could bring my sweet dog home for his last night. I really understand the clock watching and the "countdown" feeling. I am so sorry.

 

[Jockaroo]

Liz, I am sorry you are facing cancer with Ginger. She is a beautiful girl. Remember she will live forever in your heart. Helping her cross the Bridge in a painless way is the final gift of love you can give her. Strength to you and your family as well.

 

[starrzone]

Thinking of you today. I've never had a pet, but I've watched friends and neighbors whose dogs I saw a lot have to put them down. Just know that there will be one more up there for people to love and hug

 

[npmommie]

 

[TnTsParty]

I am thinking of you today. I saw your post last night and meant to add my reply. I am so sorry about your dog. Thanks for attaching a picture. I had Chows and 3 years ago had to put the last one down (she was "my" dog, the other's were my sister's who I ended up taking care of for years) When I saw your doggies picture I could see my Shiloh girl (although she was black) They have the same eyes. I had tears running down my face realizing what you are going through. Its tough and I hope everyones comments here will help you get through this. He will always be your thoughts. I am glad you will be able to be with him until the end.

 

[autumnpalm]

My darling boy is gone now. My heart is aching for him. I only hope he understood how precious, loved and treasured he was, right down to his very last breath.

Rest peacefully, my Eddie. Your paw prints will forever be in my heart and your sweet spirit will never be far from my mind.

 

[lisah0711]

Bless his little doggie heart and bless your heart for having to go through this. I am so sorry.

 

[mrsmom]

 

[Patricia721]

I only hope he understood how precious, loved and treasured he was, right down to his very last breath.

He knew your love for him. I'm so sorry - I know the tears, the broken heart & the terrible lump in your throat. Please take good care of yourself. Eddie will be waiting for you...

 

[mamamary]

I know how hard this is for you.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

You have my sympathy.

 

[lucas]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

We went thru the same thing 6 months ago with our 16 1/2 year old doggie. I know exactly how you feel. It is the hardest thing I have ever done. I will never get over losing her.