katie4253

Firefly9 · April 2012

I noticed the change in your siggy. I'm sorry to hear about your dog

katie4253 · April 2012

Thank you. We are so sad. She had leukemia, which we knew. We've been struggling to get her to eat enough for about 2 weeks. Friday night we made her home cooked dog food and she gobbled it up. We were so hopeful that we'd be able to keep her around a bit longer with this solution. But, Saturday she woke up and was having a very hard time breathing.

It was such a hard decision. But, any other decision would have just been about us and what we wanted. She was the best girl. We all miss her terribly. Including her sister, they were litter mates and it's left a big hole in her heart too.

We are having her cremated and will keep her ashes until Cindy passes away so they can be together forever.

Thank you for your kind words.

swimiz500 · April 2012

Oh no! I am so, so sorry!

aichandaich · April 2012

tears for you. so sorry for your loss.

Firefly9 · April 2012

katie4253:
Thank you. We are so sad. She had leukemia, which we knew. We've been struggling to get her to eat enough for about 2 weeks. Friday night we made her home cooked dog food and she gobbled it up. We were so hopeful that we'd be able to keep her around a bit longer with this solution. But, Saturday she woke up and was having a very hard time breathing.
It was such a hard decision. But, any other decision would have just been about us and what we wanted. She was the best girl. We all miss her terribly. Including her sister, they were litter mates and it's left a big hole in her heart too.
We are having her cremated and will keep her ashes until Cindy passes away so they can be together forever.
Thank you for your kind words.

That's so tough It's hard losing pets, they really can be just like family members. And such a tough decision--you hate to make it, but you hate for her to keep suffering. I'm sorry.

Marsee · April 2012

I'm so sorry, Katie. It's so hard to make that decision. We had to put my mom's dog (our family dog growing up) down about a month ago. It.was.terrible. Aren't we fortunate though, that we can help them end their suffering in a humane way? ::Hugs to you::

IlliniQT · April 2012

Katie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it wasn't unexpected, but that doesn't make it any easier. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. The loss of a beloved fur baby is like no other. It is truly heartbreaking.

How is Cindy dealing with it? I can't even imagine how hard that must be.

Mason&Mama · April 2012

I'm very sorry. Losing a pet is so hard. That is sweet about having the two dogs together forever.

katie4253 · April 2012

Thanks gals. I appreciate it. I keep randomly breaking down and crying. But, I know it will pass with time. There will always be a Debbie shaped hole in my heart, though.

Cindy is doing okay. They were actually sisters (litter mates) and have been together for 12 years. So, it is hard. We are trying to give her extra love and attention. But it's going to take her time too...the house feels so empty.

The vet was amazing yesterday. My ILs came and stayed with Gabe. We took a comforter with us to the vet and some bread for her. We had a few minutes before they came in. Then they gave her a sedative and let us just talk to her and pet her and love her. When it was time she felt us petting her and heard us talking to her as she crossed over. When we left, she looked so peaceful. She was covered in her favorite blanket and just looked like she was sleeping.

IlliniQT · April 2012

katie4253:

Thanks gals. I appreciate it. I keep randomly breaking down and crying. But, I know it will pass with time. There will always be a Debbie shaped hole in my heart, though.

Cindy is doing okay. They were actually sisters (litter mates) and have been together for 12 years. So, it is hard. We are trying to give her extra love and attention. But it's going to take her time too...the house feels so empty.

The vet was amazing yesterday. My ILs came and stayed with Gabe. We took a comforter with us to the vet and some bread for her. We had a few minutes before they came in. Then they gave her a sedative and let us just talk to her and pet her and love her. When it was time she felt us petting her and heard us talking to her as she crossed over. When we left, she looked so peaceful. She was covered in her favorite blanket and just looked like she was sleeping.

That brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad you were able to give her peace.

awisern · April 2012

katie4253:

Thanks gals. I appreciate it. I keep randomly breaking down and crying. But, I know it will pass with time. There will always be a Debbie shaped hole in my heart, though.

Cindy is doing okay. They were actually sisters (litter mates) and have been together for 12 years. So, it is hard. We are trying to give her extra love and attention. But it's going to take her time too...the house feels so empty.

The vet was amazing yesterday. My ILs came and stayed with Gabe. We took a comforter with us to the vet and some bread for her. We had a few minutes before they came in. Then they gave her a sedative and let us just talk to her and pet her and love her. When it was time she felt us petting her and heard us talking to her as she crossed over. When we left, she looked so peaceful. She was covered in her favorite blanket and just looked like she was sleeping.

This brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine what you guys are going through - my thoughts are with you guys and with Cindy. I can't imagine how I will feel when one of my dogs pass.

FunNSunAZ · April 2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Cindy's passing. I'm sure you've read this poem before, but I hope you don't mind me sharing it now with some hugs.

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....

Author unknown...

JessandIgli · April 2012

I'm so sorry Katie, it's so hard to have to make that decision. She is at peace now and not suffering anymore. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family.