hole in my heart :(
My dog had a bad heart for quite some time. But she still enjoyed going to mcdonalds, getting in my lap to give kisses to the workers there, or at the bank drive thru where she always got doggy treats, Giving us lots and lots of unconditional love and helping us through the stresses in out lives.
But her heart got worse over the years and her little body filled up with fluid. She was on meds but they were hard on her making her extremely thirsty all the time. But we put up with it because we loved her. Soon, she was turning down food and it didn't matter what we offered her, she just could not eat so we couldn't get the pills in her. This happened yesterday. I couldn't get a hold of my vet until after 9 pm last night. He said, you Have to get those pills into her so we pried her mouth open and got them into her that way but it was too little too late I think. She still went downhill. I don't think she was able to sleep in two nights because she would lay down, then immediately get up on her front legs again. She was soooo tired! I think when she layed down she was having trouble breathing.
My wife couldn't stand to see her suffering so we found an all night animal clinic about an hours drive from us and had her put to sleep. They put the catheter in her leg then we asked to say goodbye so the girl brought her out to us and she's looking at us with those big eyes as if to say, "what's going on, where they taking me? Why are you crying mama and dad"? We hugged her and cried before they took her away. My wife cried all night long and part of the day. Neither one of us slept much. Her less then me. I aqm crying as I write this. God I miss her so much! I said the serenity prayer over and over and it helped me some but God this is so tough.
We don't have much money ahead but really need another dog so we are shopping around. They are so expensive.
Thanks to everyone who sent hugs and condolances, much appreciated.
But her heart got worse over the years and her little body filled up with fluid. She was on meds but they were hard on her making her extremely thirsty all the time. But we put up with it because we loved her. Soon, she was turning down food and it didn't matter what we offered her, she just could not eat so we couldn't get the pills in her. This happened yesterday. I couldn't get a hold of my vet until after 9 pm last night. He said, you Have to get those pills into her so we pried her mouth open and got them into her that way but it was too little too late I think. She still went downhill. I don't think she was able to sleep in two nights because she would lay down, then immediately get up on her front legs again. She was soooo tired! I think when she layed down she was having trouble breathing.
My wife couldn't stand to see her suffering so we found an all night animal clinic about an hours drive from us and had her put to sleep. They put the catheter in her leg then we asked to say goodbye so the girl brought her out to us and she's looking at us with those big eyes as if to say, "what's going on, where they taking me? Why are you crying mama and dad"? We hugged her and cried before they took her away. My wife cried all night long and part of the day. Neither one of us slept much. Her less then me. I aqm crying as I write this. God I miss her so much! I said the serenity prayer over and over and it helped me some but God this is so tough.
We don't have much money ahead but really need another dog so we are shopping around. They are so expensive.
Thanks to everyone who sent hugs and condolances, much appreciated.
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I am so sorry, Bob. Please do not get another dog until you have had time to grieve the loss of this one. She deserves that and so do you guys. I know she was a really important part of your life. Please take gentle care of yourself during this time.
http://www.ashestoashes.com/rainbow_bridge_poem.htm
Bob this website helped me when we lost our feline furbaby 12 weeks ago yesterday. I particularly like the rainbow bridge story/poem - I like to think of him out of pain, running free, waiting for it to be our time to come and join him.
Take care my friend
big hugs. i am so sorry.
I am so sorry to hear about your dog. When and if you are ready to get another dog, adopting would be a merciful thing to do, to pass your love and compassion to another creature that desperately needs a good home. But I agree with Anthem give your self time to grieve for this little one.
Peace to you and your family.
I am crying as I read this.I truly am sorry for your loss.I had to do this a few years ago.They are more than our pets they are our companions and our friends.They are our family at least a big part of it.I hope you think about checking a shelter.
Oh Bob!! I am so sorry for your loss.
I, myself had to put my LuckyDog to sleep earlier this year. That was truly one of the hardest things I\'ve ever had to do. I understand your pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.
Bob, I am very sorry for your loss. We lost our dog Shiba last year, and it was very difficult for us, especially my dad, and the vet was mostly to blame for that happening. But we have made our peace with it in our own time and I hope that you too will make peace. My prayers are with you in this dark time
So sad for your loss! Tears are running down my face as I read and type! Your pain must be unbearable right now but you and your wife made the right decision. HUGE HUGS!
im so sorry to hear this, i lost my baby last year he dies of old age and i tried for days he was a amazing best friend im so sorry for your loss