***I received permission from Lewis' grandma to move this post... It was at the
end of a different topic, and I didn't want it to go unnoticed. I wanted her to
receive the support, comfort & love from everyone here at LS***


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Group: Pet Lovers
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Joined: 8-June 06



I lost my baby, Lewis, who was a 15 1/2 year old German-Shepherd mix who loved people.

He loved EVERYBODY who came to the house. His arthritis became dibilitating, and tumors were growing. I now feel guilty because I let him go too long. I had him on pain medication. This heart-wrenching hurt is making me sick. The vet said we could spend as long as we wanted with him, but it was hot in there, and I knew he liked it cool, so I had her come in after I told him I was sorry for all my mistakes, and how much I loved him. I kept telling him how much I loved him, and no sooner than the needle was inserted than she looked up, and said, "He's Gone" and I said NO! and ran from the room to my car sobbing. I had to watch them bring him out in his favorite little blanket. I will never forget him, and feel as if my life will never be the same, or that my grief will end. My vet cried too. Thank God she is a compassionate vet, or I would never have made it.
My deepest sympathy and love to all of you who are grieving here, because I do truly understand.

Lost My Baby, Lewis, June 5,2006

Lewis would have lived and died whether or not you had known him, but because of you he had a life filled with love and happiness. That you are suffering now is the price we all pay for loving such pure and wonderful souls. My Daisy, like your Lewis, was worth every tear that we shed since they left this world.


I don't know if it gets easier with time. But, no matter what I would not have missed a minute with Daisy, and I'm sure you feel the same about Lewis.


Daisy's Mommy,


Anne

15 1/2 -- WOW! And a life filled with love from you.

Lewis knew, and knows, how much you love him. And now he's in another good place---in a realm where there's no distress of any kind. When it's your time you'll be joining him. Right now he wants you to be able to take care of yourself---do whatever you can to find comfort, whether that's watching movies.. talking with trusted loved ones about Lewis.. etc. etc.

Please let us know how you're doing!

Love and prayers,
Kathy

I am sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to work through the guilt that I think we all feel. I felt as thought my Little Kitty suffered too long too. But eventually I was able to work through that guilt by knowing now that she's in a better place and as my daughter tells me "is sitting on God's lap getting petted and loved". I know the hurt you feel so I wanted to tell you I am sorry for your loss and understand your pain.

Lewis was very fortunate to have had a life with a loving person such as you. It's always difficult knowing when the right time is to say goodbye but it sounds as if you chose well in trying to extend his life as long as possible and then letting go when you had to. Lewis had a good life and enriched yours as well. Treasure that as you remember his legacy.

Take care and heal.
Ken Albin