Princess our precious chow chow we are going to miss you very very much. To wonderful dog. We will miss the sounds you made, the sound of your bark, your gentle nudge, watched you, as you chased your tail. You protected us from the wind and made us laugh, may your suffering be over. I'll see you again some day dear friend. You will always be in our hearts. Thank you Lord, for the gift of her companionship and the time we’ve had together. It was last Saturday we took her to the vet, I hope she understands that what we had to do, was because we loved her so much we didn’t want her to suffer any more. This has been rough week not seeing her when I come home and missing my evening walks with her.

I read your post and my eyes just flooded with tears...what you said about doing something so your baby wouldn't suffer anymore hit home! Yes, we do it out of love and because that is a responsibility we are given for having these precious ones.

It is especially hard when it has been so soon. It might help to tell us about Princess...things like how long you had her, how she came into your life, special stories about her that make you smile when you think about them.

It always seems helpful to let out our feelings and we can only cry so much and crying alone doesn't seem to let enough out but I have found that talking to my special one, talking about him, sharing pictures, and stories....well, in-between tears that helps give a little more relief inside from the pain of losing them. Missing them....that is such a big part of our grieving. I find the hole that is left can be best filled with the wonderful memories of being with them...that's why I put up pictures all around the home and why I have posted pictures here in the forum. It's simply as close to being with them again that I can think of.

Just know the pain and grief you feel is shared by many here. We are there or have been there and it is not something one forgets. By knowing others share our pain through their own pain seems to really help bear it. Maybe that's why we like to also share the good memories that made us smile...many of them will make another reader here smile and that's a good way to start on the road to healing the sadness as best we can.

Take Care and know you are not alone in what you are feeling and going through.

Amen Love..............Nobody can ever take away the memories that our precious loved furry kids bring us, that is for sure. Those memories are cherished forever and ever and stay in our hearts and minds where our great and wondrous Lord has put them.

Precious completely understood what you had to do and you were not alone. Sometimes we have to do what is the very hardest for us to do out of love for someone. You showed the deepest kind of love for Precious.

The memories are the blessings we receive that many people never get a chance to experience, as some have never known that kind of love. I am one of the luckiest people in the whole world to have known my Goliath and I wouldn't trade the memories of him for anything in the whole wide world.

I would love to see pics of Precious when you are ready to share them. Love Them is so right when she said that sharing pics and stories help us continue to heal. Know that you are definately not alone and that by sharing we can all help each other to heal.

Peace and comfort to you my friend.

I am so sorry for your loss of Princess. It has always been my belief that animals understand more than sometimes we even do. You took on the pain so she wouldn't have to. I am of the belief that she knows this and loves you for it tremendously. Please know that we understand what you are going through. Please accept my sympathy and know that you have come to the right place.

Thank you, for you kind words and support, it does help reading all these tributes about our wonderful family members. She was with us for 6 wonderful years, I still have these feelings of guilt, and woulda, shouda, coulda’s and hope Princess forgives me.

This is one of my favorite pictures of princess, I'll always remember this way. This is how she looked when I came home or before I we would take our evening walk.
Such a big head but an even bigger heart. Rest in Peace Princess.

I'm so sorry to hear about Princess. She is beautiful! I also felt the guilt. We somehow think that we have the power of death or life...but that is not our responsibility. All we can do is love them enough to spare them the pain. What you did was a great act of unselfish love. I think you know that in your heart. I had to do the same for Sadie and I felt some of that guilt too. I believe that they love and trust us without hesitation..even at the end.

As long as you loved Princess with all of your heart her whole life there is no reason she wouldn't have understood that what you were doing was also out of love.

Keep sharing. We are here for you.

John B.

David,

What a sweet face... there's something about that black tongue that is so appealing. I'm sorry you lost that lovely girl.

I know how hard it is to make that terrible decision. but, you didn't decide for her to be ill beyond the power of love and science to heal her. You cared for her and gave her love all her life; you were there for her at the end. And in ending her suffering you took it upon yourself. Be comforted...there is no greater act of love than this.


you are in my prayers
Dayna

I appreciate everyone’s support and kindness, I was not prepared for how much her passing would affect me. When we made this decision my only thoughts were about how she wouldn’t be suffering any more, not with how I would feel.

I could engrave your words in stone. Every time I made that decision...what you just said applies to me also. My last one, Little Guy, who I lost in September...I had rushed to the vet emergency cause he had trouble breathing..when I was shown his x-rays which showed his chest was full of fluid which was stopping him from expanding his lungs to breathe....all I kept saying to the vet was "I don't want him to suffer!". There was no cure at that time..the fluid would only keep coming back and he would suffer and I would not allow that. How I would feel was pushed to the back of my mind. Only his comfort was important to think about.

It is truly the best way we can give back to them when they spend their lifetime giving us their unconditional love. We know it is the right decision but that does not make it any easier. Each time one of these babies entered my life..there came the time I had to do this over and over again. But the joy of knowing and having them in my life is more than worth the pain. The pain cannot erase the years of no pain.

So I have been where you are and really are still there cause my last was only in September......you are not alone with the thoughts and feelings you are expressing.
Your words could be said by so many here...that's why you will find understanding here. Take Care and know your words say volumes to others also.

What a beautiful little girl! I love the black tongue. My nephew dog has that sweet black tongue that he gives his doggy kisses with.

At that moment, you put her needs first and made a decision. You did not even take your needs into account. That is the most selfless act and it shows how much your little girl's comfort was to you. I can understand what you mean about not being ready for how this would affect you. You did not even consider yourself. Now, as you grieve, try to take care of your needs. It can be so hard but please try to remember that you are not alone and you can come to these forums and be understood.

Peace and hugs to you.

Last Saturday, marked the two-week anniversary of Princess’s passing, its Hard to believe it's been two weeks since putting my best friend to sleep. The waves of emotions are not as strong. I’m starting to have interest in my other activities and reading some of the other posts has helped. I’m still grieving, but I’m thankful that I have a helpful resource to comfort me. Thank you for your comforting words.