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Old 09-06-2009, 06:38 PM
 
Location: Vermont, grew up in Colorado and California
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Janet will always be in your heart and memories.
Sending lots of {{HUGS}}
It's never an easy time.
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Old 09-07-2009, 02:22 PM
 
Location: Mostly in my head
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So sorry for your loss. In my belief system, she is now running the great fields of the sky, happy and healthy, with lots of new friends - some of them my late fur-babies.
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Old 09-07-2009, 11:54 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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It's very hard to put a dog asleep when she is looking around and her ears was pointing up. She seemed to know something was wrong, I will never forget this and don't know if I could do this again. Doctor said she had heart failure which caused fluid to builded up and also the doctor said she had cancer in the heart and kidney failure.

John
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Old 09-07-2009, 11:59 PM
 
Location: southern california
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i regret your loss.

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Old 09-08-2009, 12:22 AM
 
Location: Florida
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It's very hard to put a dog asleep when she is looking around and her ears was pointing up. She seemed to know something was wrong, I will never forget this and don't know if I could do this again. Doctor said she had heart failure which caused fluid to builded up and also the doctor said she had cancer in the heart and kidney failure.

John
Try to not dwell on her last minutes. Instead recall only the good times. OK? I've been there-done that a couple of times.
I still miss the ones I've lost. Still cry for them often...........still feel them close by though
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Old 09-08-2009, 12:35 AM
 
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It's very hard to put a dog asleep when she is looking around and her ears was pointing up. She seemed to know something was wrong, I will never forget this and don't know if I could do this again. Doctor said she had heart failure which caused fluid to builded up and also the doctor said she had cancer in the heart and kidney failure.

John
John, I am so very sorry. I know the pain you must be dealing with, as I had to put my beloved Teddy Bear to sleep last year. He had free floating liquid built up in his abdomen - probably cancer. I was so distraught I cannot even remember.

Anyway, here are a couple of poems I found in other threads at CD. I hope you find some healing in them:

******************************************
The Loss Of A Dear Friend

I stood by your bed last night,
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying,
you found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you so softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour your tea.
You were thinking of the many times,
your hands reached out to me.

I was with you at the shops today,
your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels,
I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today,
you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you,
that I am not lying there.

I walked with you towards the house,
as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you,
I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired,
and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know,
that I was standing there.

It's possible for me to be so near you everyday.
To say with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quiet, then smiled, I think you knew..
In the stillness of that evening,
I was very close to you.

The day is over now... I smile and watch you yawning,
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you,
and we'll stand side by side.

I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
Then come home and be with me.

*********************************
You're giving me a special gift,

So sorrowfully endowed,

And through these last few cherished days,

Your courage makes me proud.

But really, love is knowing

When your best friend is in pain,

And understanding earthly acts

Will only be in vain.

So looking deep into your eyes,

Beyond, into your soul,

I see in you the magic, that will

Once more make me whole.

The strength that you possess,

Is why I look to you today,

To do this thing that must be done,

For it's the only way.

That strength is why I've followed you,

And chose you as my friend,

And why I've loved you all these years...

My partner till the end.

Please, understand just what this gift

You're giving, means to me,

It gives me back the strength I've lost,

And all my dignity.

You take a stand on my behalf,

For that is what friends do.

And know that what you do is right,

For I believe it too.

So one last time, I breathe your scent,

And through your hand I feel,

The courage that's within you,

To now grant me this appeal.

Cut the leash that holds me here,

Dear friend, and let me run,

Once more a strong and steady dog,

My pain and struggle done.

And don't despair my passing,

For I won't be far away,

Forever here, within your heart,

And memory I'll stay.

I'll be there watching over you,

Your ever faithful friend,

And in your memories I'll run,

... a young dog once again.
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Old 09-08-2009, 01:35 AM
 
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I am so sorry for the passing of Janet. Please try to not only focus on her last day.

"In my belief system, she is now running the great fields of the sky, happy and healthy, with lots of new friends - some of them my late fur-babies." This is true John.
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Old 09-08-2009, 12:50 PM
 
Location: El Paso, TX
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I'm so sorry for your loss and for having to make that choice...it's always a difficult one to make, but from what you've said I do believe you made the right one. You spared her the pain, suffering, and decline she would have faced with all the compounded issues she had going on, it was very kind and giving for you to do this...she crossed over with her dignity in-tact, which is beautiful. Try to remember that your choice was made out of love, and I'm certain her spirit is grateful for that. RIP Janet, and cyberhugs to you, John.
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Old 09-10-2009, 03:44 PM
 
Location: Norwood, MN
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My friend Janet had to be put to sleep today. She was only nine years old. She had fluid builted up and her stomach looked like a ballon in sze. She got where she couldn't walk very well and her back legs seem to not hold up her weight. She had to lay down alot. She got so she couldn't go to barhroom for days. She was very well loved by me for 9 years. She will be missed greatly.


John
God bless you in your time of sorrow. My beloved Nellie died of a condition like that a year and a half ago. We will see our friends again in Heaven, please let that console you at this time!
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