She didn't make it

[clubleaf206]

"And then they said, "Speak to us of loss....."

And he said,

"Your heart breaks in your sorrow of losing that which was dear.

The loss of the heart's desire.

But this is as night onto day.

There is no great joy without the risk of deep sorrow.

And the depth of your sorrow reveals the height that your joy once reached.

Can you not see that those who never know the sorrow of loss, have never
known the joy of love?

Grieve for your loss, but rejoice in that you once knew love, and were thus blessed for a time."

 

[gunlovingirl]

You all are so kind. I can't begin to thank you enough for all the thoughts and condolences. It really does help. I would like to reply to every one of you individually, but it would take up so much space. and I don't think I could get through it. Someone mentioned when they were young and had their dog die on the way to the vet. That thought has crossed my mind. Maybe, somehow, Angel knew it was the end, and saved me from having to make a decision that I don't know if I could have made. Some of you have also been owed by a Doxie. You know how special they are. As John said, they worm their way into your heart. As do everyone's little family members. Last night, and especially this morning, has been very hard. I can't get over how eerily quiet and lonely the house is now. The silence is deafening. I'll get out today and do some errands. I have to. I haven't been able to eat or sleep. I haven't been doing my usual daily things that I always enjoyed doing. I guess I just need time. And I have to stop blaming everyone. I blame the vet for not doing more when I took Angel in Wednesday. I blame God for not making her well again. I blame myself for letting her down. I only wish we could have spent more than two years together. But I can also say, I'd be willing to bet that Angel's last two years were the best years of her life. And I can find peace in knowing I was able to give her that. No amount of tears, prayers, or wishes will bring her back. But I know we'll be together again when it's my time to leave. Yes, Angel is still waiting patiently for me. I miss you big girl.
As a side note, I had her cremated, as I will do with Molly, if she goes before I do. I will also be cremated. My son will scatter all our ashes in a special place.

 

[M29since14]

...I'd be willing to bet that Angel's last two years were the best years of her life. And I can find peace in knowing I was able to give her that.

That is what is really important. It is sad that both of you could not enjoy each other's company longer, but you should always take pride in the fact that you made her last years special. That is a wonderful thing.

 

[Pop's2]

Sorry for your loss Misty my condolences.

 

[Cyrano]

It's terribly hard to lose a dog. I've lost three, and a piece of me went with each of them.

 

[goldenlight]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I know how hard it is to lose a beloved pet: I lost my cat 10 days ago,

Our pets add so much to our lives, and ask for so little in return.

It is a very sad fact that we are destined to outlive our furry companions, often several time over.

I am glad that you still have a dog to help you through this difficult time. I would be worse if you didn't.

I know this, because for the first time in over 27 years, I find myself without a cat.

I hope that before too long, the pain will fade, and you will think of all the good times you had together.