Please update us when you can... (((Staro, Becky and Ollie)))
I'm so sorry, (((Susan.))) Here if you want to talk... xox
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Please update us when you can... (((Staro, Becky and Ollie)))
I'm so sorry, (((Susan.))) Here if you want to talk... xox
Hold you and yours in prayers and may you find inner peace.
My thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
(((SusanNorton))) So sorry for your loss.
Oh, Susan - I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for your peace and your friend's.
Asking for some thoughts today. Or maybe just an ear for a few minutes.
We had to say goodbye to our fifteen year old Bichon/Shih Tzu 'HAWKEYE' yesterday after a few hard months of declining health. He was starting to lose muscle ability in his back legs and was struggling with multiple ailments in his later years, specifically Cushing's disease and liver issues.
My wife, who works in a vet clinic, kept him going comfortably via medication and related therapy until it was evident that he was suffering beyond available intervention. She had researched his conditions endlessly, for years, and I can say she gave it her all (and more) for him, though today she feels like she could have done more at the beginning and thinks that she gave up on him. She says she knows she did the right thing for him in putting him down, but like all pet-parents out there, the guilt is ever so present.
The kids are devastated, our other small dogs miss their buddy. We buried Hawkeye with his favorite stuffed toy in the yard between two cedars, where we can see from the kitchen window.
I'm in the supportive role, trying to keep everyone together, but I am strangely reliving the loss of my dad, who died of cancer ten months ago. Not a good day today, but not a bad day. Just a reflective one, I guess.
I'm rambling on... so I'll end here.
We had to say goodbye to our fifteen year old Bichon/Shih Tzu 'HAWKEYE' yesterday after a few hard months of declining health. He was starting to lose muscle ability in his back legs and was struggling with multiple ailments in his later years, specifically Cushing's disease and liver issues.
My wife, who works in a vet clinic, kept him going comfortably via medication and related therapy until it was evident that he was suffering beyond available intervention. She had researched his conditions endlessly, for years, and I can say she gave it her all (and more) for him, though today she feels like she could have done more at the beginning and thinks that she gave up on him. She says she knows she did the right thing for him in putting him down, but like all pet-parents out there, the guilt is ever so present.
The kids are devastated, our other small dogs miss their buddy. We buried Hawkeye with his favorite stuffed toy in the yard between two cedars, where we can see from the kitchen window.
I'm in the supportive role, trying to keep everyone together, but I am strangely reliving the loss of my dad, who died of cancer ten months ago. Not a good day today, but not a bad day. Just a reflective one, I guess.
I'm rambling on... so I'll end here.
(((((Shoesalesman and family))))) It takes time for the pain to recede. I comfort myself with my belief that I'll see my pets again on the other side.
((((Staro, Becky and Ollie))))
((((Susan Norton))))
((((Shoesalesman and family))))
Prayers and good vibes for all of you.
((((Susan Norton))))
((((Shoesalesman and family))))
Prayers and good vibes for all of you.
Ramble, reflect, vent- do what ever you feel you must do. The pain is strong right now. Know in all your hearts you gave Hawkeye the best care and love possible. He suffers no more. Now, hold only the good memories. I send inner peace for all.
((((Staro, Becky and Ollie))))
((((Susan Norton))))
((((Shoesalesman and family))))
((((Susan Norton))))
((((Shoesalesman and family))))
Hope Ollie is doing better staropeace .
Shoesalesman, I'm sorry you're all going through this tough time. (((You and your family)))
Shoesalesman..no need to apologize.Your wife,God bless her,tell her she has the blessings from the SKMB,everyone here I am sure knows how hard it is to lose a pet,really,a family member..and no matter what,dying is something we all must do,and our family members,so..hang in there,a song for you guys..
Praying for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your losses.
(((Shoesalesman and family))) So sorry for your loss. 
I have just been messaging with Staro and she and Becky are very upset as Ollie has taken a turn for the worst. He is hooked up to an IV in emergency care right now, so please if you have a moment, say a prayer and send some love and best wishes their way. Ollie is such a treasured member of their family. Becky is travelling home from work to be with them, so safe trip vibes for her also.
(((Staro, Becky and Ollie))) xox
(((Staro, Becky and Ollie))) xox
Safe travel for Becky, inner peace for both Staro and Becky and healing prayers/ vibes for Ollie.
Saint Francis of Assisi, for Sick Animals
Heavenly Father, you created all things for your glory and made us stewards of this creature If it is your will, restore Ollie to health and strength. Blessed are you, Lord God, and holy is your name for ever and ever. Amen