Hello to all my new-found pet-loving friends,

I'm writing this to let you know that Bonny passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon at about 4:50 pm. She was scared and shaky, but it was over quickly. I was alone because my husband's flight was delayed and he didn't make it home in time. I stayed with her the whole time and I held her, cuddled her and told her that I would see her again someday.

I took all the advice that I received. I made a stepping stone and put her pawprint on it (I bought the kit months ago and stuck it in a closet), I trimmed off a bit of her fur to keep, I took lots of photos and treasured the remaining time that I had with her.

Despite everything, I feel just awful and can't stop crying. I know that I did the right thing but I miss her so much, my chest aches. I hate coming home knowing that she won't be there to greet me at the door.

Thanks to each of you who responded to my post, emailed me and offered your kind thoughts and prayers. Each and every one of you were a ray of light on a dark, dark day. Finding this board on such a sad day was a true blessing, and I'm thankful for all of you.

I know that I'll be around for awhile as I work through my grief. I also know that if I can help someone else navigate through this painful experience, it would make me feel a little better.

Thanks again for everything,
Georgette
Bonny's Mom

First off let me say how sorry I am and I know exactly what you are going thru. I had to put my baby Emily down on May 6th of this year because of kidney failure and although it tore me apart to have to make that decision I did stay with her until the very end.

I swear that she knew what was going on that day. When we were in the car on the way to the vet she sat in my lap and kept kissing me. But, it was the look in her eyes that I can't forget there was just something different about her eyes that day

When we got to the vet and she was on the table I held her in my arms, kissed her, caressed her and promised her that we would be together again someday at the bridge .Because Emily had been so sick her veins had collapsed so the vet had to give her a sedative shot in her neck and then when she was relaxed he gave her the shot and she was gone.

I do regret I didn't keep any fur , nor did I know about the paw print kits.
I did get to spend a few minutes alone with my baby after she was gone but it hurt like hell because I had to carry her lifeless body wrapped up in a blanket and in a black plastic bag thru the crowded waiting room.Then we took her to be cremated.
As much as I hated having to put her down I am glad I was with her until the end and I can assure you that you will be glad that you stayed with Bonny.

There are days when it hurts so much and the tears are endless but just remember Bonny is not in any pain or suffering anymore.
Please know that you are among friends here and although there is nothing we can say to take the hurt and pain away we are here for you.

I have said this before and I will say it again this site was a God send for me as I don't know of any pet loss support groups here where I live. You might see if there are any in your area.
Another thing, even though I cry like a baby I like to read The Rainbow Bridge Poem and imagine that Emily is the one who stops playing because she spots me . I know it's silly but what can I say.

Also I ordered a book titled"Coping with Sorrow on the loss of your pet" by Moira Anderson, M.Ed. which I just started reading, so I can't really say if it's helping me just yet, but you might want to check into it.
Anyway I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry. You have completed the tough part of the promise that you made to Bonny - a good life and a good death. I do believe that you will see each other again. When it comes down to it, all that matters is the love that the two of you shared. That will outlive both of you.

Please accept my condolences for this toughest part of loving a pet.

Dear Bonny's mum,


My thoughts are with you! Indeed, you did an act of compassion and that is a courages and good thing to do. I'm glad to hear you were so well prepared that you could get the most out of the time you had left with her. Those are things you will cherise in times to come when the grief has lessened and the sweet memories remain.

I wish you a lot of strength in this difficult time.

Guinny's essy