God Took My Beloved Winston Today

My Winston passed away today. He went outside in the back yard, did his business and wouldn't come in. Then I couldn't find him. I found him laying under a pine tree, in the leaves. He couldn't walk, so Skip and I got him on a blanket and carried him in. His gums were totally white, and he was breathing hardly at all. he laid very still and when I checked him at about 9:30, his heart had stopped. He was 12 and 1/2 years old and he has been with me thru thick and thin. I love him dearly and my heart is breaking and I am crying as I type this. I feel blessed that he passed at home peacefully and I did not have to make that aweful trip to have him up to sleep. I will treasure my memory's of him alway. He will alway be in my heart.

Jo Anne
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We are so very sorry for you loss :cry: .
Sending you lots of hugs at this sad time.
Jo Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. Of course he will always be in your heart and as time passes you will think of him and smile.
I am so sorry for your loss. At one time or another most of us had to go through this. Keep him in your heart with the memories. I will say prayers for you and family. Hugs to you :ghug:

You gave hime a good home and lots of love.
Im so sorry for you. Winston sounds like a beautiful boy. you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincerest condolances on the loss of your beloved Winston. :cry:
I am truly sorry for your loss.

Jodie
I'm so sorry Joanne. :ghug: They leave such a big hole when they go, but the love and happy memories will be with you forever.
I'm so sorry, JoAnne :( Lots of hugs and kisses from us.
Jo Anne, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jil
Oh Jo Anne, I am so sorry. :( You are fortunate that you had him for twelve and a half years and that you did not have to make that decision. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.

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JoAnne, I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Winston. Sounds like he went peacefully, though, and to me that would mean a lot.

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve.
Jo Anne,

I'm so sorry for your loss and the shock it must have been to you and your whole family.

Please give Bella an extra hug for me, and one for the forum, too.
It is so sad that he is gone but sweet that he passed peacefully at home.

Much sympathy,

Val
I am so sorry at Winston's passing but know that he had such a great life.
I am very sorry for your sudden loss of Winston. :(
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sheepie boy Winston. I wish you strength as you struggle in your grief. Be at peace sweet boy.

Aussie and Sheepie hugs to you.
I'm very sorry to hear of Winston's passing. :( He was no dout a very special boy!!
My heart goes out to you and your family, I am so sorry :cry:
Jo Anne,

As I read your message about your sweet Winston, I was taken back 4 years ago to when my Millie died at 14.

I am so sorry that he is gone, and I know how sad you are feeling, but, in my mind, he is at Rainbow Bridge and like Millie, is now able to run and jump--- chase squirrels and lay in the sun by the lake and be a puppy again.

You and Winston are in our thoughts and prayers.

Val, Dino, Pearl, Cosmo and Heart
Accept my sympathy. Thankfully he passed peacefully. Cherish the memories.
My smpathy to you and your family for your loss of Winston
I am sorry to hear of Winstons's passing.

He is now at peace, and healthy again, so he can play and continue those sheepie antics while he waits at the bridge for his loved ones.

Hugs.....
Bless Darling Winston, my first sheepie went in his sleep, always hard but at least you did not have to make a choice for your sweet boy. Shock it is but when you look back he gave you a gift there and let go peacefully at home.

Please know we are sending prayers and hugs to you and your family at this sad time. When the sadness subsides a little, wonderful Memories bloom as time goes by and they are forever in our hearts, they never really leave us.

Sorry for your loss of your special boy. HUGS....
We are so very sorry about your dear boy. Our thought are with you.
Jo Anne, I am so very sorry for the passing of your sweet Winston :cry: , You both are in my heart and prayers. :ghug: :hearts:
My sympathies for your loss! This is truly a terrible day.
Thank you all for your thoughts an prayers. It is very comforting and I am grateful. My Bella misses her buddy, but in May she was joined by her new little sister Rosa. I knew she would be devistated with out Winston, she is so co-dependent, so I bought a new puppy. Rosa is absolutely beautiful and a joy. I have a bunch of pictures on my camera, I have to figure out how to get them on this site.

Thank you all again.

Jo Anne
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss... I can't even imagine.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry, too.
Oh Jo-Anne, I'm so so sorry you had to go through this. It's obvious Winston was dearly loved and while his passing brought you grief in his eyes he was able to pass in such a dignified way. To be with his people whom he clearly loved by his side.

In time you'll be able to share funny stories and photos of him when you're ready. I always felt my Shaggy's passing was was aboriginals refer to as a "good death". She too was under her favorite tree and surrounded by those who loved her and had a chance to say goodbye.

While we wished they could be with us forever, sadly we usually outlive them but know they will live forever in our hearts and minds.

Rest in peace Winston and perhaps you and Shaggy are touching noses at the bridge.

Marianne
So sorry for your loss :(
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved friend and companion.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Oh JoAnn, I am so very sorry for your sadness. What a huge hole you must have in your heart right now. Try to remember all the wonderful moments with your wonderful guy.
I'm so sorry to read of Winston's passing. How fortunate his angels came at home where you could be with him.

susan
Im Sorry Too... Sending you :ghug:
I'm very very sorry of your loss of Winston but it sounds he died where he wanted to die: at home, in your garden and you even carried him back in your house. You couldnt give him anything better than this! :cry:

I know you will miss him but at least you know you gave him a lovely home and he could die at home without pain. You never had to make a decision to put him down! :hearts:

All our love and hugs go to you and your family!! :ghug:
Jo Anne - I am so sorry you lost your Winston. It sounds like he led a nice long life with a loving family. He was a lucky dog.
Losing a sheepie is a terrible loss...one we feel forever.

My heart is with you. Winston had a good life, and I know he will love you forever for that...and will be waiting at the bridge for your arrival.

So very sorry...
Deborah
I am so sorry for your loss...My heart goes out to you
So sorry about your beloved dog, but he must have decided it was time to go....like my Katy it was out of your hands. Hugs for all your family...
So sorry to hear about your loss. I cannot imagine life without my sheepie. It must be terrible for you.
My sympathies. It is so hard to lose a dear friend!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
mouthpf
so so sorry for you loss i am sure winston was happy till the end glad you were with him
Sorry to hear about Winston, at least he wasn't in pain and passed peacefully at his home - happy memories :hearts:
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