Lost a great friend today

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Greetings Everyone..

I lost a great friend today, 9-10-13. My dog Ginger had to be put to sleep.

She was 16.5 years old. She came into my life on July 12, 1997 at age of 4 months. She was a Siberian Husky mix.

Had many good times together...loved to run, go camping go for long walks.

I never thought the day would come. Gradually as she aged, her back legs started giving her trouble when she was 15. Meds helped keep her going.

She got to the point where she could not get up without assistance and was losing control of bodily functions.

So it was today, I finally decided to have her put to sleep in fairness to her.

I am 55 years old, if there was a way to keep her going rest of my life, believe me I would have done it!

I would post her picture here, but not sure how to do it.

Thanks

Bob
 
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I am sorry to hear that...losing an animal is hard, especially one that has been in your life for that long...my condolences.
 
Good Morning:
As painful as it is, its the right thing to do. I had to do it for my "Ginger" in 2009. The most difficult thing in my entire life.
Still get teary eyed and choked up just thinking of her.
Perhaps someone will post "The Rainbow Bridge" poem for us.
Its too soon to consider, but there is another dog waiting to love you and you her. Consider Rescue dog.
Jimmy
 
So, so sorry to hear of Ginger's passing, Bob. I, and many here, know first hand the sadness and sorrow of losing a beloved four legged friend. The little girl in my avitar passed in July. I think of the good times often. Time does ease the pain but the memories, especially the fonds ones, last forever. God bless.

*********************

The Rainbow Bridge


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Bob. You can find peace in knowing you gave Ginger a great life. She'll be waiting for you at The Bridge. God bless.
 
Sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing you gave her the best life possible.
 
Sorry for your loss. My little Buddy is 11 yrs old now and
has a collapsing trachea so he won't live to many more years.
I'm 64 and retired and he's my constant companion 24/7.
It's going to kill me when he goes so I can imagine how you
feel and how hard a decision it was to make.
Dano
 
The hardest part of losing a friend is having to put them to sleep. I've had to do it with most of my best friends through my life time. It is so mush easier if they went on their own. The thought that maybe you could still have helped them stays with me and I always think that did I do the right thing. I know deep down inside that I did, but it still hurts. When this life ends for me I hope my family and all my friends will be there with me forever.

R.I.P. Ginger and prayers to you Bob to ease your pain.
 
Sorry to hear of your loss.

But it is our duty to make sure they suffer no more, as hard as it is.

Many of us truly understand how you feel as we all have been there.

I still miss my Lady and she left in 1980.

"Man's Best Friend"

 
Bob, I hurt for you. This is part of the contract we make with our beloved pets when they adopt us (and they do, regardless of what the paperwork may say), but it's terribly painful.

Prayers for healing for you and your family, and prayers of gratitude for the wonderful life you and Ginger shared.

RIP, little girl. You served your humans well.
 
Here's a picture of Ginger that I am posting for Bob.

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The hardest, but most responsible and loving thing we can do for a pet is keep them from suffering.. For me it was harder than losing my parents.

My parents knew and understood what was happening, not so with my pets and that is the hard part. You can't really tell a pet goodbye.
When the time comes, there is another pooch out there that desperately needs a job taking care of and loving a family.

Find one and give him a job. You'll both reap the rewards.
 
We have had to put our last six dogs down in the past 20 years. It doesn't get any easier. Each took a part of my heart when they left us.

I'm glad the last earthly vision they had was of the family that loved them. I would have felt worse if any of them had to die all alone.

It's a part of the deal my friend. Our pets give us unconditional love and all of their affection. In turn we must insure their health and safety. And when the time comes, put an end to their suffering and allow them to pass with dignity.

I'm saddened by your loss of Ginger Bob. The void left behind is immeasurable. I hope you find comfort in the years of fond memories you were able to share together.
 
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