rainbow bridge

[lovejoy]

I had to follow through on a decision yesterday. Hardest thing I have ever done. Had to take Miss Ellie to vet, she hurt her back. But I really think it was God telling me it's time. Because you see, our Bud, whom we've had over 2 years, had already lost one eye in March, and we noticed about 3 months ago that he wasn't seeing well. His personality changed, he became very needy and frightened, started attacking people (all 12 lbs. of him) and he wouldn't play with Miss Ellie or the other 2. Hubby and I had talked about it and had made the decision that if he was going blind, we wouldn't make him suffer anymore. When we got him, he was near death, had been starved and horribly abused, we put him thru 4 surgeries. I guess because we are selfish, we just didn't want to let him go. He touched us in a way that I couldn't begin to explain. Wish I could convey to all of you what a special creature he was. I truly believe God sent him to us because he knew I needed him. Was going thru a really tough time in my life. We filled a need in each other. But I feel so guilty, I couldn't make myself be with him in that final moment, instead I was selfish, I sat in my car and cried. as I'm still doing this morning. I have NEVER seen my husband with een a tear, and he broke down last night , we just lost it.
Thanks everyone for listening.
I think he'll be Gods right hand dog. He could sure make us smile.

 

[Karlynn]

You have my sympathy. It is so very hard make that final decision for our 4-legged family members. I'm sure you did the right thing. His time with you was to give him a glimpse of what heaven is like.

 

[geebee]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

 

[momshell7]

You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I think there is a special place in heaven for all of our special pets who are there.

Take care,

Michelle

 

[Yaps]

 

[lance]

You made the right decision

You made the right decision

What can anyone say to make your loss easier, sorry seems so inadequate.

In time you will feel better and know you made the right decision for your pet.

How happy he must have been during the time you had him and now that he's crossed the rainbow bridge, try and remember the happy times you spent with him.

 

[Christina L]

You have my

You have my

deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved pet. He will be waiting for you on the other side, you can be sure of that.

Christina L.

 

[gadgetman]

Lovejoy,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I feel sad to think of all the pets we?ve had to make that difficult decision with but happy in the knowledge that one day I will again run with them through the fields of clover, chasing as many balls as I can throw, with no fear or worry about death ever again.

Just remember the joy he brought you for this short time. God gave him to you because He understood your needs and knew you would love and take care of him while he was here. Bud knew you cared and loved him with all your heart. I wept like a baby when we had to let go of our dog of 17 plus years. We were destined to be together. My wife went to the pound one day thinking about looking for a dog to help with her asthma. Hope (as we called her) was sitting sadly in a pen that happened to have a note that she should have been put to sleep the day before. She had been left in a stairwell by some people that ran out owing rent. God?s hand made them wait until my wife got there. She too was a joy and a blessing in our life.

May God Bless and give you peace,

Danny

 

[hensylee]

Nobody can blame you for not being in that room. It is very, very difficult. I did it once with my beautiful little chihuahua and have been through it with other cats and dogs but couldn't stay. I went in with my disabled brother when his lovely cat had to go - because they could no longer care for each other. I went with brother to support him. It is so hard. You have my deepest sympathy. I am positive your other one miss their Miss Ellie. Blessins.....

 

[catwoman]

Lovejoy:

My deepest condolences on the loss of Bud.
I've lost a number of animals over the years, but it never ever gets easy. Each animal is unique, and it certainly sounds like Bud was a very unique dog. He found the right family to take him in and care for what time he had left.
Someday you will be reunited.

 

[Glenda]

My heart goes out to you. Hugs and prayers are coming your way. It's so hard to loose a "animal" friend. They are so faithful and true to us. I've lost so many pets and I'm such a basket case for weeks afterwards. I have two dogs and one cat now and I hate to think about loosing them. It's too bad that we out live our animal family.