I have to try and go to work today, knowing that tonight when I get home I will have an hour with her and the vet is coming over to put her to sleep. She is a l5 year old little pom and has been our joy. We got her from an abused home at the age of 2 and that gave her a little attitude, but was always ready to visit with you if she felt comfortable. I don't know how I will get on with her, she sleeps beside me every night. We have her constant companion Buck who won't even go out to pee until she's with him, we are going to be so lost. The pain is brutal.

Boy do I know the feeling of that day. I had to put my little man Max to sleep Saturday just past, and I went to work Friday thinking I could get through the day. Wrong!!! I only made it 10 minutes and couldn't help but burst into tears. They sent me home and I spent the whole day with him. Maybe you should consider doing the same. Every extra minute with our friends helps.

I am so sorry for you. The pain is unbearable. I'm only 3 days into this and I feel like the sun won't shine again, but I have to believe it will again.

Many hugs to you.

I am so very sorry about today. One thing I think about that helps me through the decision day...is to remember WHY the decision has been made. We never want to make it but there comes a time when we realize if we don't make it, we are holding on for ourselves and not for our sweethearts peace. I wish too you could take today off and spend it with Roxy. Maybe you could go home early?

I'm glad you have Buck so you will not be completely alone but I do see there will have to be some adjustments on Buck's part. One here who can answers questions about the closeness of 2 babies is Goliath. She had Goliath and Gidget at the same time..very close to each other and she talks about in her topic how lose Gidget was and I am sure she can help with suggestions about Buck.

I am glad you had Roxy for 15 years...it is truly wonderful to have had them for a long period of time...even though it is never long enough.

There are no words to really help on this day. Maybe knowing you are not alone...that many here made that decision when it was time and went through what you are going through right now.

You asked in another topic about letting Buck see Roxy...I don't see where that would hurt anything. The only time I had a vet come here to my home was in 2002 with my Little Guy's twin brother...and one thing she did that we appreciated was first she gave him a tranquilizer to put him into a gentle sleep and we could cry and pet him without him knowing how upset we were. Then after so many minutes she said he would be coming awake and if it was still our decision to do so...the time had come. It helped to be able to be with him crying and knowing we were not giving him any anxiety at a time we wanted all to be peaceful.

When you spend your time with him today...think about and talk to him about the good times you had together cause he was so special in your life, and give him lots of hugs and kisses.

While at work today....it might help give you strength to get through the day by remembering the WHY of this decision and also
at home later.....keep it in back of your mind and never forget it.....it seems to help sometimes only in a small way while grieving
because it is truly WHY you are letting your sweetheart go...

Take Care...come back and post your throughts and feelings when it feels right to you to do so. There are many here always
listening and ready to help as best we can.

We can only give you cyber-HUGS and today is a day we wish we could just hold you real tight for a real hug. But the thought is
there.

HUGS from many here..to you...to Roxy..to Buck one for each of you!

I am so sorry about Roxy. It's after 2a.m and she is at peace now. She had a wonderful life. I hope Buck will do o.k.. Maybe lots of extra attention will help the both of you. I like the idea of being at home. When I put my Arthur down, he was in cage in the caotic lab, hooked up to a blood presure montior. They were about to set up a private room, but I said no. I never would have let him go if I did. I didn't want him touched or moved cuz he was in a lot of pain. I couldn't ever touch him cuz of the monitor restricting the cage from opening. But I made sure we were the last people he saw. When the time came, for me at least, I didn't think about it much, I just did it and quickly. It was after, when it all sank in. It's been a rough road for me. 47 days, why am I counting, I don't know. Heal quickly, Ann

I'm so sorry to hear about Roxy. I know only too well what you are going through for I had to make the same decision last month and understand the level of pain you must be going through. When my Candy was Diagnosed with Cancer in April, it was a very difficult few months and afterwards it was hard as well, but we get through it.

Please hang in there and know we'll be thinking of you today as you help Roxy cross the Rainbow Bridge.

All my best

Candy's Dad
Hal

Valgib,

I am so sorry to hear about Roxy. I have been thinking of you today, and hope that you and Buck are alright.

I can only tell you that you have to go through the pain to feel better. Losing Roxy after 15 yrs. is going to be an adjustment. But I hope that we can offer you some comfort and hope with our stories.

I lost my 9 1/2 yr. old white. lab Lizzy this past Oct. after a short illness with cancer. She and my other lab Elly were best friends. Liz was very playful during her illness. So, I don't think Elly understood what was happening. When the cancer spread (literally over night) Liz was in distress. She was extremely weak and we went through a difficult night. The following morning I consoled her and knew I had to take her into the vet. I explained to her that I was going to have the vet take away her pain. Liz was always a very understanding and smart girl. When I asked her if she was ready to go to Heaven...she stood up and walked to the door. Mind you she was very weak, but showed tremendous strength at this time. She walked to the car and I assisted her in. Elly was looking at the window as they always went in the car together. But, I thought it best that Elly remain at home. I cried my eyes out saying goodbye to Liz in the car. Liz walked into the vet on her own and was truly ready to go. I was right by her side and she went very peacefully. Elly and I were so lonely and lost without our pal Liz. We mourned and used the happy memories to get through the hard times. In Jan. I adopted a white lab pup. She has been such a joy since she came into our lives. She thinks Elly is her Mom. The two are inseperaable.

I hope that you will be comforted, knowing that you gave Roxy a wonderful life. You were very fortunate to have her for 15 yrs. Please know that in time your tears will turn to smiles. You will recall the wonderful memories the two of you shared. And know that Roxy is close to you now....for she holds a special place in your heart.

Valgib,

I am thinking about you today. This will be a hard day for you and I know how you feel. I just want you to know you are not alone in this. It has been a week and a half since my Skipper died and I am finally getting to where I don't want to cry all the time. The first week was tough and I know how you feel. Like you I had my baby Skipper for a long time and it is so strange not to have her here.

I hope Buck is OK. My other dog Shelby is still missing Skipper and did not eat for the first couple of days.

We are thinking of you and send our love and support.

Nancy and Shelby

Am so sorry about it too, I too lost my Son Boy Buster the last 20th on June and still can't believe he is really gone, every time I think of him get my eyes full of tears for him and for the loved we both had with each other, I know your pain unbearable now and nothing we can say here to make your pain even smaller but there is a lot of good people here that will help you out like they helped me, God Bless and take care, Buster and Jorge Click to view attachment Big hug and kiss to Buck

Well it's all over for us with Roxy. The vet came to the house and I held her close while he gently put her to sleep. We miss her so much, she's just everywhere. Buck, her surviving partner is having a hard time. I miss her cuddly little body so much. She was a mum's girl for l4 years. I appreciated all the replies I got when I posted my last message that I had to go to work and then come home to end her little life before she really started to suffer with the cancer. The messages were just wonderful and offered loads of comfort and I thank you.

I am so sorry you had to lose Roxy. But as you recently said in another post...you did not want her to start suffering with her cancer.
That is the greatest gift we can give them.....an unselfish decision....putting their needs ahead of our own and knowing it will bring us pain but will end their suffering.

They are our sweethearts and we will love them forever and never..never forget them...that is just not possible.

You will have to give Buck lots of extra hugs and kisses..he does not understand what happened. I am glad you are not alone at home.
And...you know..by coming here...you are never alone.


Hugs to you and Buck ...and your Angel..Roxy.

I am so sorry. I answered you in your original topic so those who reply can read your story about what was happening.

Hugs

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Please accept my best wishes, hugs and prayers.

I am not really familiar enough with this site yet so I'm not sure that the people who replied to me got my thanks. It is really so supportive in here and so inspiring to know that so many people love and cherish their furry friends. I'll continue to browse here and hopefully find out how to post properly. It's been three days and Buck and I are trying to do all the things we did before when we had happy little Rox with us. We went for a car drive and usually there would be two little balls of pomeranian in the seat beside me..Buck headed to the back seat. It's hard cause she is just everywhere, curled up on the couch, curled up on her little bed in front of the fireplace, walking the yard, sleeping beside me. The one thing that my vet said to me that really helps was, "Just call me when she's not having fun anymore", and her sad little eyes told me that running for treats and food with the rest, and not being able to eat anything, was not fun for her. Taking meds was torture for her, and her cough was starting to be really hard to bear. The only comfort I had while watching her slip away in my arms was that she never got to the point where she was really suffering, and that her last view was her mom who she loved so much. I wish I could figure out how to put her last picture with mom in here, but will work on that. Thanks all.

I answered you in your original topic and hope you read your replies there. I also answered you in your second topic that my answer was in your original. I hope you continue posting in your original so all can see your story about Roxy.

I am sorry for your loss and am glad you have Buck.

I surely appreciate the advice and will re-read your email and try to get this right. I also want badly to post a picture, but maybe when my husband gets back he will help me with that. So I guess I will just go back to my original post and keep reading and replying from there. I'll do my best to catch on, because I really think this is a great place and the support and feelings of pet owners is so up front. Thanks for the email.

If you have any problem posting pictures...send me a PM if you need any help and I will be glad to do what I can to help you.

Sending you lots of (((((((hugs)))))))



God bless you for your strength. You saw that your precious little girl, Roxy was very ill, and that the quality of her life wasn't good.
You did the most loving thing for Roxy , and that was taking away her pain.

It sounds like you and your little guy, Buck are doing exactly what you need to be doing right now.

I'm always very sad when a new member comes along, but at the same time I'm happy that you found Lightning-Strike. Everyone here knows the pain & heartache you feel.

Sending you and yours peace, comfort & love,

Denise

Well, another day dawning for Buck and I. Some progress, he's sitting at my feet right now instead of under the bed. Poor guy just doesn't seem to know what to do without Roxy. We'll go for a walk. My husband will be home tomorro, he drives truck and is away a lot, and he had to suffer leaving her the last day and feels that he should have been with me when we put her to sleep. But he loved her and that was enough for me. Because Roxy was such a mom's girl I felt it was something I needed to do aloneShe drove in the truck with us both for awhile, quite a little trucker she was sitting up in the front window and enjoying it. I have started looking around at Pomeranian sites because there is no doubt that Buck needs a friend to run with. I need to heal a little though to make room for love for a new one because no dog can fill the hole Roxy left. I guess when I can smile without tears for her will be a sign. Thanks for the support, and I hope my words can maybe comfort someone else.

You mentioned having trouble finding your topic. The easiest way to find your other posts here is look for your name in "Topic Starter". Where you see valgib...that is a topic you started. You did reply in this one with no problem. Takes a little getting used to but you are doing fine, replying in your original topic.

Remember..... to reply in your topic or any topic...just scroll to the page bottom and you will see
3 choices these are black letters on an orange background. The first says Fast Reply, the second says Add Reply, the third says New Topic. CLICK ON.. the ADD REPLY.

(Do not click on the small ones that say Quote and Reply. Once you are comfortable with doing a main reply..you can find out about doing a quote.)

You are taken to the white screen to type your reply. When done here, scroll down again and you will see 2 choices: Add Reply and Preview Post. Click on the Add Reply (it is small black letters on a white background box).

That's all there is to it basically. You can print this out if it helps.

It might also help to know that when you or anyone else posts to your topic, since they are sorted by dates...you will find your topic near the top of the Section page. Look for your topic name or for your name as the Topic Starter.

Hope this helps.