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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy Lady Puppeh Girl crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.
The vet said it was time. She was 12 years old, fat and arthritic, and breathing and walking were getting difficult for her. There was nothing left to do but let her go.
She took me on a last Walkie this morning. When we got back she wanted to lay in the sunshine for over an hour before taking me back into the house. While outside I gave her a good brushing. She really enjoyed it.
I'll miss her. I helped select her, and I helped raise her. I played with her and took her for walks all her life. We went to the park together. We swam together in the back yard pool. (Of course, her idea of swimming was to float into my arms and let me hold her in the water.)
Perhaps I'll find a rescue friend. There are so many of them out there.
I'll miss you, my sweet puppy- until we meet again.
One year old and full of trouble
Perhaps 4 years ago
Last year
Last winter. She loved to sit in the snow.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)She was a beautiful girl and had a wonderful life with you.
Blue Owl
(50,498 posts)LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)Phentex
(16,334 posts)Even though it was a cool day and she kept her pajamas on, I think she just wanted to feel the sun on her one last time.
My heart goes out to you as I know how much this hurts. We are just lucky to have them and enjoy them as much as we can when we do.
Kali
(55,019 posts)missing mine terribly. haven't seen them in two weeks.
LiberalEsto
(22,845 posts)dembotoz
(16,832 posts)Prisoner_Number_Six
(15,676 posts)I took her for walkies three times a day. Everywhere we went she could expect petting from the adults and hugs from the kids- they'd all surround her and just start in. She would sit down and accept it all. After all, it was her absolute right!
The entire neighborhood will be in mourning in a couple days. Bless their hearts.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)You'll see her agin in Doggie Heaven!
magical thyme
(14,881 posts)RIP Puppeh Girl.
Worried senior
(1,328 posts)make so sad.
My deepest sympathy.
shenmue
(38,506 posts)redwitch
(14,947 posts)I am sorry for your loss, it hurts so to lose our fur family members.
bluesbassman
(19,379 posts)Keep all of those great memories close at hand.
intaglio
(8,170 posts)Kipling
THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.
Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.
When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find - it's your own affair, -
But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear.
When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!),
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone - wherever it goes - for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart to a dog to tear!
We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent,
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve;
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long -
So why in - Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?[/center]
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i am so sorry for the loss of your friend
GoCubsGo
(32,093 posts)She even looked sweet. I'm sure she'll send a rescue friend for you when you are ready.
Texasgal
(17,047 posts)I am so sorry for your loss.
livetohike
(22,163 posts)Skittles
(153,193 posts)Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you...
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you.
by Isla Paschal Richardson
rurallib
(62,448 posts)my sympathies.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,702 posts)Till you meet again...
And you will.
She'll be playing just past the Rainbow Bridge, waiting for you...
What a beautiful girl she is!
I'm so sorry, sweetie...
Prisoner_Number_Six
(15,676 posts)and all who responded.
niyad
(113,556 posts)one of them, even when we know it is for the best. my heart aches for you, and I hope you can find comfort in the memories. when it is time, she will send the right one to you.
BarbaRosa
(2,685 posts)She looks like a real sweety
irisblue
(33,023 posts)I have had to help some furbabies over to the bridge. It is always is sad and hard.
orleans
(34,073 posts)parting is filled with sorrow
she is beautiful. looking at that photo from last year i can tell she has very soulful eyes.
sounds like you had a nice morning together.
i'm sure you'll be with her again.
here's to Lady Puppeh Girl
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)form, don't think they aren't sitting by your side right now. They are God spelled backwards. They will never ever leave you. Take care.
alsame
(7,784 posts)Rainbow Bridge, Lady Puppeh Girl. You were a very good girl
Condolences to all who loved her
Fla Dem
(23,745 posts)Raffi Ella
(4,465 posts)What a beauty she was. (((HUG)))
geardaddy
(24,931 posts)Peace.
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)Prisoner_Number_Six
(15,676 posts)Would it diminish me if I said I was okay with her passing?
I've done this a few times in the past- I've felt the sadness a few times, due to the varying circumstances. One puppy's passing was especially hard- my Blondie Girl died at my feet, suddenly and unexpectedly. I watched the life leave her eyes. It actually gave me a nervous breakdown that I didn't come back from for six months.
But for Lady, it was simply time. I didn't want to do it but I knew it had to be done, and the sadness is tempered with that knowledge. Either I'm getting old or I'm gaining a bit of wisdom from experience. Or both.
Again, my thanks- for myself, and for all those here who have gone through it. There's a special pain that goes along with the experience, and a special knowledge too. That knowledge comes from having been loved without hesitation, without restriction, and without ever diminishing. And hopefully we returned that love, and knew they felt it and appreciated it.
The way I appreciate all of you.
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)He had diabetes, and cardio myopathy.. His lungs were filled with fluid, and even with meds, his life would have been misery.. He purred for me one last time as I petted him, and his passing was peaceful.. We buried him a few feet away from "MommieCat".. She always loved washing him when he was a kitten.. Watvhing him struggle to breathe was way more painful than letting the vet take away his pain..
Your girl was a beauty and you were both lucky to have each other
raptor_rider
(1,014 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss Prisioner. Just know she was loved and peacefully crossed that bridge, after living a great life with you.