Sad update on Portage

I know this is the wrong thread for this, but I wanted to let everyone here know (and cannot bring myself to open the Rainbow Bridge thread), that we said our final goodbyes to Portage on Tuesday night.

It has been a gut wrenching time for us, and although it was "his time" we're all still reeling from it. It's so hard to believe he's gone. Of course, being at the vet that final time perked him up, which made it even harder to do. Our regular vet was on holidays so we had to go with another. (She is wonderful too, but it was hard without our usual vet.)

Today flowers were delivered from our regular vet to us. What an amazing man. It helps me a lot. We've leaned on him so much over the years.

Portage's ashes aren't back yet, and that's really hard, but we're slowly working through things. I just can't get used to walking into the bedroom and not finding him on the bed. The good news is that my recent memories of him have started to move to the back of my mind and I'm now starting to picture him younger, stronger, and healthy. I'm glad. He was so sick at the end, and I didn't want to remember him like that.

Thanks to all for your good wishes and support the last little while. It has meant so much.
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Traci, I am very very sorry for your loss. I know how hard a decision like that can be.

I hope you will feel some relief when you have his ashes back. I know for me, when I brought Dudley's home and put then in his place in the hutch, it was like the circle was complete for me again, he was home, I knew where he was and I feel his presence everyday. I hope you experience the same feelings.

Big hugs to you, your husband and to Hudson.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry :(
Tracie - I'm so sorry. Even though it was the only real choice, it still is hard. I'm glad you are starting to have better, happier memories of him, before he was old and sick.

Having 2 go last Decmber, I promise it gets easier. And, thankfully you have LOTS more of the fun memories popping back as well.

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:( Love to you all I am so sorry to hear may memories flow of all the good times you had together start blossoming after the tears, sadness subsides at bit.

Always such a hard decision, Kelsey did exactly the same thing, sparked up as we went into the vets, I could not believe it and if hubby was not with me would of turned around and taken her home.

Rest peacefully Portage, traci portage will always be watching over you and your family.

Hugs at this sad time. :ghug:
Traci...I have been in your shoes so I can tell you that now Portage will be with you all the time and he is running across the bridge seeing old friends and meeting new ones..(my Millie)..he is jumping and hopping and running after the squirrels...and he is waiting....I am so sorry for you and your family.... :cry: :ghug:
I'm sorry for you loss. You and he fought a good fight, but the outcome you wanted was not to be. It's hard forgetting the end, l'm glad to hear the earlier memories are coming in strong.
So very very sorry for your loss. :ghug: :ghug:
Special thoughts for you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss and aching heart.

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Oh, Traci..
I am so sorry..
Please find comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
He can run free again...
Portage is not in pain and you gave him that gift.
As hard as it was, you gave him the gift to be free of pain...
I am thining of you and hope your heart heals soon!
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Sorry. :(
Oh no, I'm so sorry. It's nice that the good memories are coming to the fore... lots of hugs to you :ghug:
Tracie, I'm so sorry. :cry:

You did what was best for him.

:ghug:

Kristine
so sorry for your loss i went and looked at all your pics he seem to be a good boy remeber only the good times. we all hate to seem them so sick ..hugs to you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Wishing you peace and happy memories. :ghug:
I'm so sorry for your loss :(
so sorry for your loss. it is difficult. prayers to you and your family
I am so sorry. :cry:
Take comfort in knowing this is the final act of
compassion we can give our beloved companions.

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I am so sorry. I can understand you not wishing to open the Rainbow Bridge threads. It doesnt matter.... we all know the pain you are feeling. It will get easier I promise. Hugs to you. Run over the Bridge Portage...xxx
I am so sorry.

It's been 2 months since we had to let Ben go. I am just now able to mention him without crying.
I'm so sorry. It's so hard.
I'm so very sorry for your loss :cry:
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I'm so sorry :cry: for your loss. Portage can now run with all his sheepie friends at the Bridge.
Tracie, I am so sorry for your loss of Portage. I know how much it hurts, but take comfort in the fact that you gave him the best life possible and he knew how much you loved him. :ghug:
What an agonizing decision. Our thoughts are with you. You made the loving choice. :ghug:
Im s sorry!!! sending ((((hugs))))) :(
I am so sorry for your loss. I've been wrapped up dealing with Buddy's pain and crossing over the bridge that I wasn't paying attention to your pain too.

I know what you mean about missing your loved one. I have been catching myself looking for Buddy off an on through the day wondering where he was... then remembering what happened.

I'll say a prayer for your pup and your family too. We'll all meet again in time.

Alan
I am so sorry for your loss. I've been wrapped up dealing with Buddy's pain and crossing over the bridge that I wasn't paying attention to your pain too.

I know what you mean about missing your loved one. I have been catching myself looking for Buddy off an on through the day wondering where he was... then remembering what happened.

I'll say a prayer for your pup and your family too. We'll all meet again in time.

Alan
I am so sorry for your loss. :ghug:
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope it gives you some small comfort to picture Portage and ThePas back together again.

Give Hudson a big hug tonight.

Laurie and Oscar
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