was laid to rest yesterday after making a turn for the worse over the weekend. As I sit here, what feels like the millionth tear is falling on the keyboard. I got a few good pictures of him last Wednesday while he was still happy and feeling good.
It was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. But he was suffering and I couldn't let him suffer anymore. Over the weekend his legs and stomach started swelling and I knew the end was near, though others tried to remain optimistic. When I took him to the vets yesterday they said it was definitely a tumor and there was nothing that could be done at this point. He was such a loving and sweet dog and was very much loved by everyone. My Mom and husband were there with me, so he was surrounded by his favorite people and I held him and kissed him until he gave his last breath.
It was quick and peaceful and he did not fight it...he was ready to go. Goodbye my friend, I will miss you terribly.
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I'm so sorry Kelly. It's awfully hard to let them go. Sounds like you did the right thing. Treat yourself well this week.
I'm SO sorry Kelly. That is one of the hardest things to do. Be kind to yourself. You did the right thing. R.I.P. Tanner!
Poor thing. I am so, so sorry. I know first-hand what this is like and the feelings are overwhelming. Let me know if you want to talk. I know lots of good resources to help you get through it...and they are all on the web. Try petloss.com. There are many supportive people there and lots of good literature to read. Hang in there.
Oh.....I am so sorry. We had to do this last year as well and my heart broke.
I read this not long after:
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see. So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart. If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
thanks all :)
Thanks for the poem Flatman...even though it made me cry LOL
So sorry Kel. It's so hard to let them go, but you did the most humane thing for him.
That's got to be so tough, Kelly. I'm really sorry for your loss.
Oh Kelly, I am so sorry. I do know how you feel having put down Maxie a month ago.
I will tell you that it does get easier as each day passes but I still think about Maxie everyday and I know you will about Tanner. It helps to look at her picture on my computer and to talk to her and tell her I miss her.
Know that Tanner is out running and playing like a puppy again with the Angels and that he watches over you.
Kelly I am so sorry! I am in tears just reading about your Tanner. Hang in there!!!
I swear I posted here already...BUT, you know my heart is right there with you. I am so sorry that you are hurting. You did the right thing for your sweet pup.
Be easy on yourself and know we are thinking of you during this hard time.
Kell, I am so sorry. Tanner was part of your family and I know it is difficult time. I will be thinking of you. I know you gave him the best life a pup could hope for while he was with you.
Oh Kelly, I'm crying just reading about it. I'm so sorry!
Thanks all, I do appreciate the kind words.
I am coming to terms with it, but I miss him terribly :( And so does my poor Buster who is wondering where his best friend is.
The Rainbow Bridge poem always makes me cry.
Kelly, I have no words. I'm sure you gave him a good life and I know he helped you through a very hard time.
He thanks you, you know.
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