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General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: Scallywag on December 03, 2014, 08:41:03 PM
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This is my faithful friend and dog Sadie. We rescued her at 6 months from a shelter and she has been an absolute joy for us. She recently started going into heart failure and we have had her medicated to keep her comfortable, after today's visit to the vet they told us it was time... She in pain. So tomorrow at 5:30 we have to say goodbye. My heart is broken but at least I know she won't be suffering. Every time I had a steak for supper she would always be right beside me, knowing she would always get some when I was done, it was almost a ritual. So tonight she got her own.
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Goodbye's are hard... Don't how I will find the strength to do this tomorrow
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Good bye's are very hard. Your doing what's best and feeding her a great dinner to boot
Can't type no more, thinking of when I put Charger down (best dog I ever had) :( :( :(
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So sorry for you Scally! You did Sadie proud. You gave her a great life that she would not have had without you. Think of all the good times and the loyalty you shared. We will say a prayer for you, your family and Sadie.
What you have to do is not easy....but be there for her and don't say goodbye, say, see you later! Hang in there buddy! :-[
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Oh man....I really feel for you Aren. It just doesn't seem right that our dogs can't last as long as us......I hope you guys get thru this o.k.
T
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We had to put down Betty's dog Buddy on August 30, while she was in the hospital. We went and got Buddy for her after her husband Al died in Jan of 1999. It was an extremely hard decision to make. Buddy had cancer in his lungs and in his mouth. We were assured by the vet he was not in pain (cancer cells do not have pain receptors) but when he couldn't empty his bowels on his own and could barely breath, we had to do it. It was even harder to tell Betty that Buddy had passed. She passed away one week later.
Rest assured it is a very calm and peaceful and humane process. We had a home service done. Wendy had her hand on Buddys heart when the 3rd and final injection was administered. His little heart stopped beating before the syringe was empty.
My nieces dog was also named Sadie. He had a heart attack at 6 years old and died in her arms a couple of weeks after Buddy passed.
Take it from someone who has had more losses this year than one man should go through ( 2 dogs, 1 bird, Betty, Mama and Pops ) God Bless Sadie and her wonderful parents that are doing the most loving unselfish act.
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Wow, that's rough. My heart goes out to you.
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Sorry to hear this :'(
Dogs truly are man's best friend.
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Aren, I am so sorry. It was very cool to cook your friend a great meal.
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So sorry Scallywag. I've done it twice and I know how it hurts.
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Thank you Captain. We all needed that.
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So sorry to hear about your friend Sadie, you gave her a good life and I'm sure she appreciates it, may she RIP. :'(
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Sorry to hear this Scally. I have went through it and know how you feel, it's tuff. She is a pretty dog. Don
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heck of a good by meal. sorry to hear about your loss.
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Aren,
My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Losing a pet is like losing a family member. We have been through this, also. It doesn't make it any easier. I still miss our pets. Remember the good times.
Art and Maureen
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This is the time in pet ownership when true love for God's lesser creatures must be honest and brave. Those who truly love their pets do not desert them.
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this — the last battle — can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close — we two — these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
— Unknown
Hub
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Sorry to hear, but you did a great thing by rescuing her and giving her a great life. The steak dinner was a great thing, may she rest in peace pain free, and give you the strength to continue enjoying the get memories you shared.
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So sorry to hear this. A pet can hold a place in your heart as much as one of your children. As time goes on just try and focus on the good times and the joy she gave.
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What a beautiful girl. Rest in Peace, sweet pup.
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What a great post. Very sorry.
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Brother,
All I can say is my heart really goes out to you and your family. Our pets sure have a way of worming their way into our hearts and lives, don't they?
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cliff
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You did great by Sadie Scally!!
This is just effed up!! Excused my french.
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Scally my Brother, my Friend, I have been there....... more than once and it is never easy. She is a beautiful dog and I am sure a wonderful friend. The post from Hub ... by an anonymous author has said it better than I can do. I know your pain and I will pray for strength and peace for you.
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Your post pulled me hard. So sorry to hear this but what a great thing to do.
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I cried like a baby.. But it was a very peaceful process. Thank you all for your kind words.
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Doing the right thing - is almost never the "easy way". But -it's rewards worth it. You have done well Scally.
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So sorry for your loss......god bless you
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Really sorry to read of your loss, scally. We lost our baby girl, a toy poodle that was completely blind to a heart attack on 11/21 - she was only 13. My wife carries around a little stuffed poodle toy and places her in the same spots as her baby.
Losing a loved one is never easy
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Scally, I'm so sorry. Your thoughtfulness for the farewell dinner moved me. Well done.
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Sorry for your families loss and best friend. Tears shared.
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Sorry Scally, that breaks my heart. That is one of the toughest things to go through in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong brother.
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Sorry Scally it breaks my heart.
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Oh man....I really feel for you Aren. It just doesn't seem right that our dogs can't last as long as us......I hope you guys get thru this o.k.
T
What T said X2 ! !
BD