old dogs
Code: [quote][u][/u][/quote]  my does not have long to go and i dont want to put her down it will break my dauhter heart  |
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| It is a very hard decision and we all feel your pain. |
| If only they could stay with us forever. |
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| There are many of us here who understand what you are going through. It is very heartbreaking. We lost our Pooh Bear last June and I still cry at the drop of a hat. My granddaughter gave me a remembrance stone a couple of weeks ago and I lost it. There is a part of our heart that goes with them. We adopted an owner surrender OES a couple of months later and Angus filled a big hole in our hearts. He will never be Pooh Bear because they are all different, but he is a keeper. Our pets never really leave us, they are always on our minds and in our hearts forever. We are always here for you if you need us. When we lost Pooh Bear, this site was a big part in the healing process. |
| Hi, They say there is nothing like the love of an old dog and that is so true. It will be especially hard for your daughter as her dog has been with her for almost her entire life. I feel your apprehension of what is yet to come but can't be avoided. Sadly we outlive our pets and no matter how hard we wish they live longer their end comes sooner than we want them to. Just recently I brought my old guy in to say my goodbyes at the vets and I shed tears as I also did with my previous two old dogs. Each is special and never forgotten. Although no dog in the world is replaceable what I found that my comfort and solace was taking in another that desparately needed a home. Never to replace but to honor the one passed. Some say the pain was too great and they can't bear to go through that again. It's different for everyone but I found the heart does open up again if one allows it. I know your upcoming decision is especially hard for one so special and for your daughter too. I found this poem which I use everytime when the time is near....I read it and reread it until I know it's the right thing. Only you and your daughter will know when it's time to say goodbye. Hugs to you both. Marianne 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 |
| Trying hard not to cry at work over this poem! |
| Omg that poem made me cry. |
| I sob each time I read it but I found it gives me strength too to "do what I must do" when the time comes which is never easy. |
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