My sweet Daisy...I just read my post from 2006 when I lost my kitty Alexis...I remember looking over at you and thinking omg...I will be going through this pain again when its your turn. Well, its your turn. I went to the Dr. and made an appointment for you at the place you absolutely hate the most. Dont worry...it will be your last. You see...mommy had to make a choice today. whether to have surgery...or not. "Dogs have masses on their spleen all the time, we remove the spleen, we do it all the time, she'll be fine" they said. Well after being spayed, having knee surgery, just having bladder stones removed in Jan (and having stones again...when they checked the xray for them they found the mass) I decided this may be too much for your little 9 yr old Chihuahua body. As I stroked your hair from head to tail...I was amazed how much gray you have. Where did the time go? I guess its true what they say...time flies when your having fun. It set for this Friday at 10:00...and as each sunrise and sunset passes...and the day gets closer....I dont know where I will get the strength to take you and leave you there...never to bring you back home. It sickens me to no end. Even though I've been through this before with KittyKat....I had you next to me.. comforting me as I cried. You're such a good dog. But now I'm doing this for you...alone. Dont get scared when I'm crying....you saw me do it with KittyKat and now I'm doing it for you sweetheart. The thought of you going is breaking my heart into a million pieces. I will try to be strong...for you because thats what mommy's do. I love you so much!

Hi, AlexisMarie, I am so sorry about your precious Daisy. I do so know what you're going through, and please know you and your precious Daisy are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was something more I could offer you to help you through these next few days, and the following days. Please know you are not alone in this most difficult time. This is precious time, too, as I know you already know. One day at a time, AlexisMarie, and please know we are here for you every step of the way.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

AlexisMarie, I'm so very very sorry for your situation this week. I know this is extremely difficult for you. Your letter to your precious Daisy broke my heart. The next few days are surreal. Time is so evident when you're in those last days. Like you can hear the clocking ticking in your head. You know what's coming but she doesn't. I struggled with that over and over and over with all three of my babies. I'm so sorry. I just wish I had something to say to comfort you. My thoughts are with you and your sweet Daisy.
-Donna

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Be strong for her, I'm thinking of you. I don't know what else to say.

Kelly

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious, darling Daisy.
Hugs
Jan and my Angels and Pixie xx

AlexisMarie,

I am so sorry you are going through this.

I had to do the same two days ago for my 12 year old kitty, Diamond. I stroked him and cried the whole time I was making the appointment. He looked me in the eyes as if to say, "It's okay. I'm ready. I love you."

It was by far the hardest thing I ever went through, but I did what was best for him. I would be willing to feel so much more pain if I could have taken his pain from him. Now he is no longer suffering, and his spirit can be free.

I am not going to tell you to be strong. Just be you. Love your puppy. Be with her now while she is in her physical body, and know that when that terrible day comes, her spirit will always be with you.

Dear AlexisMarie - my heart breaks for you. I know this is a hard decision as I too had to make that appointment for one of my cats just a month ago. I pray that you find the strength to leave sweet Daisy behind, and the comfort to know you did the right thing.

Dear AlexisMarie--

I am so, so sorry for what you are having to go through this week. I know that this is one of the hardest, if not THE hardest, decisions you have ever had to make. But you are doing the right thing for your precious Daisy. She has given you major signs that she is ready to leave. I'm sorry, in a way, that you have to wait so long--the waiting is very difficult. But it does give you more time to love her to pieces, to let her know how much you care.

I'm so sorry for what you will have to go through after she has passed. Be gentle on yourself, as you ARE doing the right thing for her. Remember to breathe and eat!

Big hugs from Margi, Spiritwolf, and Leopold

Thank you to everyone for the thoughts and prayers. This is so hard. I cry all day. I find myself just staring at her when she's sleeping because I want to remember every little thing about her. I shower her with kisses any chance I get and tell her how much I love her. I cant believe she will be out of my life forever by the end of the week. I'm sure I will be back posting after the shock has somewhat worn off. I'm so glad that you all are out there and I'm not going through this alone. One thing I did learn from the last time is to take time off from work if possible. Luckily my boss understands and has let me take all of next week off. It is very stressful to be at work when all you want to do is cry.

My thoughts and prayers to those that are going through this also.

Annette

Annette, my heart just breaks for you. I know what you are going through and there are just no words to make you feel better. Just know that you are not alone.

I was where you are in June when I made the appointment for Chico. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. I still don't know how I got through it. But we find the strength somehow to do what is best for our beloved furkids.

I hope with all my heart that sweet Daisy has a gentle and peaceful transition and that you will find comfort knowing that you are doing what is best for your baby. Godspeed to little Daisy and many hugs and much love to you....
Berta

Annette,

I don't know what to say... I just had to make the decision for my dog Brando a little less than 2 weeks ago and it's just so hard. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and pray that you find the strength you need during this very, very difficult time.

Rhapsedy

This is all too familiar to me................... Just under 2 years ago I too made that appointment. Made it a week ahead of time........ then the clock started ticking.................. an awful week but at the same time I tried to make sure Flossie knew for sure how much she was loved, never left her for more than a few minutes, carried her around the property so she could smell the fresh country air as she loved to be outdoors & had been inside so much of her life.

She had many surgeries during her life and had overcome what the vets considered less than 50% chanc recoveries. Bladder stones, 2 operations within a week, 2nd one to remove a kidney and she was 11 at that time. That was all I was going to put her through..... no more, no matter what. So when the back legs began to give her trouble once again & did not improve I decided that as tough as she was and as hard as she tried to walk normal it was time.... she was not a quitter but I knew she was ready.

I know each day when it is the appointment time for Friday you are thinking 3 days, 2 days, 1 day. My thoughts are with you as the countdown continues for you. Then it will be 1 day ago at this time I said goodby, 2 days ago at this time, 3 days ago at this time.... on & on for a while.

Prayers to you and your precious Daisy...........

Hi, Annette.

I wanted to let you know my thoughts are with you and your sweet Daisy today.

Know that you are doing the humane thing for Daisy out of your love for her.

Her spirit will be with you always.

Hugs,
Teresa

AlexisMarie, thinking of you and sweet Daisy today. I hope you are able to get some strength from knowing so many people's thoughts are with you right now.
-Donna

Sending love and prayers for you and your sweet Daisy.
Thinking of you.

Jan and my Angels and Pixie xx

Annette, just want you to know that you and your precious Daisy are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Annette--

I too have been thinking of you and your beautiful Daisy all week long, and sending positive energy in your direction. I know that it can be very hard to write here at times, so don't feel any pressure to do so, but, as Moon Beam said, we'd love to hear from you. I'm sure that you've had a tear-filled week, and I am very sorry for the "hole" that Daisy has doubtless left behind her. It's like a hole through your heart, I know...

Big big hugs to you, from Margi, Spiritwolf, and Leopold