[rayter]

I'm so sorry for what happened. Losing someone you really love is really sad. But don't be so devastated, everything happens for a reason. Your dog is in heaven now for sure.

I so understand your feelings; I will have to put Lady down soon and I have told myself that I have given her a good life, rescued her, loved her and took good care of her, but this doesn't work. I am lost. I read the poem, "The Rainbow Bridge" and I can't understand how this can help anyone; it is so very sad, so don't read it, at least right now.
I am new here too and hope to find some help facing this.
nancy

[chevy & karen]

Originally Posted by Nancycnval

I so understand your feelings; I will have to put Lady down soon and I have told myself that I have given her a good life, rescued her, loved her and took good care of her, but this doesn't work. I am lost. I read the poem, "The Rainbow Bridge" and I can't understand how this can help anyone; it is so very sad, so don't read it, at least right now.
I am new here too and hope to find some help facing this.
nancy

Dear Nancy, You and Lady are not alone. We are here with you both and will help you as best as we can. During this stage of Lady's life I know there is nothing I can say that will make it any easier for you because we love them so much and just don't want to lose them.

I don't know Lady's condition Nancy, but she will let you know when it is time to release her from her earthly body. It will be hell on earth for you Nancy but it is the final act of love that we give them...

You have given her a good life, loved her, rescued her and took good care of her. Lady is one of the very lucky one's Nancy and her spirit will remain with you until your time on earth is done and you meet again... Love does'nt die......
Cry, scream or yell or whatever you have to do, anyone who has lost a loved one be it animal or human know what you are feeling now and we are here for you..

Thank you so very much; it is good to know there are wonderful people out there who you can be honest with. I just don't know how I can take her in and have her put to sleep; maybe by then I will have adjusted to this more.

[stellasmama]

Originally Posted by colinbonser

today i had to have my very loved and best freind put to sleep he had
total liver and kidneys not working i am going to miss him and dont no what to do with myself but cry.

i have never gone through anything like this before so i am writing this to try to find someone to share this with i am a new member to this site and i know you all love your dogs any advice to help me will give me great comfort.

thank you colin in manchester united kingdom

So sorry for you!! I just lost my first dog.....Sadie...at 13.5 years...back in April. Words can't even describe the loss or the heartbreak.

Our thoughts are with you!!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know how hard it can be to lose a pet and a friend :-(

[K9 Mom]

My candolances. My shep is 9 now and starting to show her age. I am not looking forward to that day. It is very hard to deal with the passing of a great friend, but to help you through it remember all the happy times. Chin up!

[LindaLinda]

Sorry for your loss.
I know how it feels, I have lost 4, and it is never easy. You literally feel like your heart was run over by a mack truck. I take comfort in knowing I have not seen the last of my babies. They are up on Rainbow Bridge running and playing with the rest of the pets up there just waiting for the day when I will be there to meet them...what a wonderful reunion that will be!!
Every day get a tiny bit easier...just take one day at a time and know everyone grieves differently and at their own pace.

[cherylmartin]

I also had to put down my best friend Fri 9-4-09. Jasmine had been with us for 14 years and the grief has been overwhelming for me. I can't eat nor sleep nor do any of the things we did together. I even dream about her and have not be known to remember dreams. I've never experienced anything like this before in my life.