My Dog

[A Desert Rose]

I took Henry to the vet yesterday, before I went to work and the poster on the wall said he was 115 yrs old in people years. That's a good long life. I went kinda hoping she'd be able to give me a pill to make him better again. Okay... yanno, it's hard to give it up.

The vet said it was time to let him go. And she was right. So, he's in heaven now with my black lab, frolicking and waiting for us.

It was really strange to come home this morning and not step over him in the hallway... We're going to miss him lots.

 

[JMohegan]

I took Henry to the vet yesterday, before I went to work and the poster on the wall said he was 115 yrs old in people years. That's a good long life. I went kinda hoping she'd be able to give me a pill to make him better again. Okay... yanno, it's hard to give it up.

The vet said it was time to let him go. And she was right. So, he's in heaven now with my black lab, frolicking and waiting for us.

It was really strange to come home this morning and not step over him in the hallway... We're going to miss him lots.

There's a great bumper sticker that says: Lord, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am. That's aiming pretty high, if you think about it.

Just like a loving partner, one of the many wonderful things about a dog is that he/she is so damn glad to see you when you come home.

The way I see it, whatevercomesnext is just a different kind of home. Yes, it's "hard to give it up" in the current abode. But it's nice to know who'll be waiting for you when you reach the next one.

 

[A Desert Rose]

There's a great bumper sticker that says: Lord, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am. That's aiming pretty high, if you think about it.

Just like a loving partner, one of the many wonderful things about a dog is that he/she is so damn glad to see you when you come home.

The way I see it, whatevercomesnext is just a different kind of home. Yes, it's "hard to give it up" in the current abode. But it's nice to know who'll be waiting for you when you reach the next one.

;-) thanks, a lot.

 

[SweetCherry]

ADR, hugs and condolences for your loss. May your furry pal find plenty of cats to chase in his new home, and loads of chew toys.

 

[A Desert Rose]

ADR, hugs and condolences for your loss. May your furry pal find plenty of cats to chase in his new home, and loads of chew toys.

Chew toys... boy did he love those!!!

;-)

 

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Woke up , checked , saw the 'news' , so sorry , we'll catch up in my daylight hours , hugs and thinking of you all

 

[FurryFury]

*HUGS*

Fury

 

[BiBunny]

ADR, I know this has to be a very rough time for you. I can't say much other than I'm so sorry. I'm leaving you this poem that many of my horsey friends use when one of us has lost an animal very dear to us.

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."
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I have no idea who wrote it, so I can't give credit. It always helps me to feel better, though.

 

[catalina_francisco]

Hugs and Reeses for you ADR...I am sure he knew how fortunate he was to have spent his life in your loving care.

Catalina

 

[Musing]

My condolences ADR, I hope that his last journey was OK and that you will find peace knowing that he's at rest now and will never feel sick or unhappy again

 

[A Desert Rose]

Rebecca- I love that post. I emailed it to my daughter. It's lovely.

Catalina- just have to smile at the Reese's. ;-D

Furry and Musings- thank you for the kind thoughts. It means a lot... at this time.

BiBunny- I emailed that post to both my kids. I know how much it will mean to them and it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

 

[Yang4yin]

I know from experience how hard it is to let go of a pet, but you did it out of love. It's for the best.

 

[Kajira Callista]

I took Henry to the vet yesterday, before I went to work and the poster on the wall said he was 115 yrs old in people years. That's a good long life. I went kinda hoping she'd be able to give me a pill to make him better again. Okay... yanno, it's hard to give it up.

The vet said it was time to let him go. And she was right. So, he's in heaven now with my black lab, frolicking and waiting for us.

It was really strange to come home this morning and not step over him in the hallway... We're going to miss him lots.

Knowing (or believing) you get to see them again all happy and healthy one day kinda helps make a heartbreaking situation bearable.

 

[SierraMoon]

*Hugs* Sweet One

I can only imagine how hard this is on you. As I've stated before, I had to put my cat of 11 years down a few years ago. It was the hardest thing I've ever done.

I'm here if you need me

 

[neonflux]

Condolences and comforting thoughts. From Emily:

The bustle in a house,
The mourning after death
Is solumnest of industrieis
Enacted upon earth, --

The sweeping up the heart
And putting love away
We shall not want to use again
Until eternity.

Chew toys...

Would love to hear stories, see photos, if you should ever fell like sharing.


Neon

I took Henry to the vet yesterday, before I went to work and the poster on the wall said he was 115 yrs old in people years. That's a good long life. I went kinda hoping she'd be able to give me a pill to make him better again. Okay... yanno, it's hard to give it up.

The vet said it was time to let him go. And she was right. So, he's in heaven now with my black lab, frolicking and waiting for us.

It was really strange to come home this morning and not step over him in the hallway... We're going to miss him lots.

 

[bronntanas]

(((adr)))

 

[feeeriek]

 

[A Desert Rose]

Damnit! That sucks! *hugs*

Thank you Betticus and everyone else who posted.



I got a new dog today. He's a 2 yr old schnauzer. (He won't shed and so far he's not a yapper.)

I'll post a pic of him soon. Jane and I went to an animal adoption thing at Petco today and bought him. We had planned on going to the movies but opted for this instead and it turned out to be a good thing.

The cats aren't real happy having him here but they will adjust. ;-)

His name is scruffy. Not sure I'm too wild about that name. But he's a real lover. And I've had a schnauzer before this.

 

[IsabellaSnow]

I took Henry to the vet yesterday, before I went to work and the poster on the wall said he was 115 yrs old in people years. That's a good long life. I went kinda hoping she'd be able to give me a pill to make him better again. Okay... yanno, it's hard to give it up.

The vet said it was time to let him go. And she was right. So, he's in heaven now with my black lab, frolicking and waiting for us.

It was really strange to come home this morning and not step over him in the hallway... We're going to miss him lots.

Im really sorry for that....

The rainbow bridge is a lovely place though.

 

[Xelebes]

People start threads about all kinds of stuff.

I can start one about this: my dog is actively dying and it's a sad time here.

My dog died a month ago. Mine had a cancer in the bladder and it just wouldn't go away.

 

[FurryFury]

My dog died a month ago. Mine had a cancer in the bladder and it just wouldn't go away.

I'm sorry to hear that.

*hug*

Fury

 

[neonflux]

My dog died a month ago. Mine had a cancer in the bladder and it just wouldn't go away.

I am really sorry. Neon

 

[greenmands]

ADR and Xelebes, I know how you feel. Last summer we had to let go of a stray (chow/shepard mix) that we took in in. We had him for 17 months. We found out that the reson he had been abandoned was a brain tumor. He apparently had to live on his own for several months. It took six months before he stopped cringing when something was thrown at him. He finally realized that when we threw something at him, it was ALWAYS food. He was a very protective dog. He got along well with children. But, we had to put him out of his constant pain. We buried him out in the forest near here. We still miss him.

 

[kayte]

{{{{{{{{ADR}}}}}}}}}

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dog. I do know how hard that is.

Hoping your new one is a fit for you and the cats.

 

[AvaAdore]

When my family moved to New Zealand from the US, we had to leave our dog behind. We were going to take him with us, but New Zealand quarantine laws meant that he would be in quarantine for 6 months, and they reserve the right to put down any animal if they are not satisfied with its health. Our dog had chronic ear infections (common in cocker spaniels), and he needed drops put in his ears every day. We were worried he would get put down if we brought him. We wound up giving him away to a person my mom new from work who was willing to have him.

I still really miss him. I wish I could see him again. If he is still alive, he is an old dog now. Sometimes I think it's worse not knowing what is happening with him. I guess in a few years I'll know he's gone for sure, and perhaps it will bring some closure. I just have to remember that we left him behind for his own good.

I heard this from a friend, perhaps it will make people smile:

Point of view of a dog: The humans feed me, let me sleep by the fire, play with me - they must be gods!

Point of view of a cat: The humans bring me food, provide a fire for me to sleep next to, attempt to amuse me - I must be a god!