Thank you all guys..

I was just playing with "Molly" a few minutes ago. As I was reading the messages in this thread, I started to get all teary eyed. Especially when I read the poem "The Rainbow Bridge."

I really am going to treasure the few more months with her. Every night I can hear her coming up the stairs looking for us. I can hear her knocking on the doors with her paws until someone opens the bedroom door. All she wants to do is sleep next to us. I think that's one of the things I'm going to miss the most.

As much as I love my S2000, I would give it up in a heartbeat just so she could spend the rest of her little years with us! Goodnight everyone.

Evan

 

Dear Evan--so very sorry. I have lost 5 cats over the years and truly understand your sadness. I now have my first dog, Roscoe D. Dog, and he is 6 years old. He is 100 pounds of pure Dobe delight. I can't imagine losing this big guy when the time comes. But, like with the cats, he'll tell me when it's time. They always do. You can count on that. Then stop all the meds, all the treatments, and just love them to pieces and hold on tight. Say goodbye and be there with them THROUGH TO THE END. You will be a better person for having the love and courage to support this loving and dignified way to die. They just go to sleep in your arms. I wish we could be so loving to our humans. All my love..hugs to your friend, Ina Rodman

 

how sad.... having a pet that long is just like family...

 

Give your pooch a steak!

 

I got my dog put down almost a year ago exactly - he was pushing 16, couldn't control his bowel, and was having a hard time walking. Hardest thing I ever did in my life - couldn't stop crying (this from a person that usually won't cry at a funeral), especially as he was nervous and shaking and everything when I brought him in. I feel for you, but I will tell you that it tends to pass quickly once it's done. You always remember the good times and you'll get another canine friend, I'm sure.

 

With two of our dogs very near having to be put to sleep reading this thread was killing me. I was 18 when I lost a dog and said I'd never have another one. Now I'm 46 and have buried 2 in the last few years and it always hurts. Our oldest dog is my favorite, she sleeps with me and even brings me my breakfast. (Seriously) My heart will be broken when she goes.

Evan, it doesn't make it any easier but there are many of us here who understand what you're going through.

 

My heart goes out to you. I get choked up whenever I think about losing my dog. I have had him for 13 years. Words can not describe how I will feel when he is gone. Make the last days count!

 

Its tough to have a dog put down. We had an awesome German Shepherd... she was only about 8 years old... had to have her put down last summer (the worst part is that my mom had to have her put down when I wasn't there to say goodbye to her)...

I feel for you!

 

You

 

That is so sad. I understand that little dogs live longer than large dogs but illness isn't factored in. So sorry for you. It's like any other loss. Makes you want to just break down. I have a little dog and I can't imagine not having her. Thanks for the reminder of just how special she is. Sending a pic to lift your spirits.
Rainbow Bridge really busted me up!