Sunday morning I had to put my sweet girl , Chelsea , to sleep. She has been battling seizures since Labor Day weekend. She has been to the vet many times since, and as late as Friday was trying a new medicine. Saturday evening; however, she took a turn for the worse. Sunday morning I made the decision to take her from her suffering. Since then I just cant shake the pain. I think about all the times she wanted to toss the ball and I was too tired and left her standing there. I am consumed with the ideas of how I could have made her life better, although I know she was well loved and taken care of. More than anything I just want to be part of a compassionate group that understands my pain..
Thanks,
TJ

Hi, TJ, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Chelsea. Losing a beloved companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we have been blessed with the privilege of their company. Euthanasia is the last gift of love we can give to our beloved companions - - at great sacrifice to us - - so that they can once again be restored to their former youthfulness in the company of the angels.

TJ, our beloved companions understand so much more than we do - - the times that we are just too tired to do anything. They know we are not ignoring them - - they understand our physical limitations far better than we accept. They always give to us their undivided attention and unconditional love, which is one of the many reasons why losing their precious physical presence is so very painful - - both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately guilt, which comes from the "arm chair hindsight", is part of this grief journey. That is why it is so vitally important to stay focused on the "big" picture - - the lifetime picture - - of companionship bound by enduring eternal love that transcends the physical laws of time and space. When focused on this, guilt cannot rob you of the treasure of memories and feeling your precious Chelsea's sweet Living Spirit that is forever with you wherever you go and whatever you do.

TJ, you are definitely among friends here who do understand what you are feeling. Please know we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. We would so enjoy seeing a picture, pictures, of your precious Chelsea as well as any memories you'd like to share with us.

TJ, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Dear TJ

I am so sorry for the sad loss of your dear Chelsea. I send you my heartfelt sympathy.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You made your decision out of your love for your dear fur baby.

Please post again when you can.
Hugs
Jan and my Angels and Pixie xx

That's what you have here.... no one on this site will EVER judge you or belittle your emotions. We've all been through what you're going through and know the pain involved with the loss of a pet. We're a family here, and our arms are always open to new members.

The wonderful thing about pets is they don't judge and they don't hold a grudge. Sure, there may have been times when you were too tired to play with Chelsea, but she never held that against you. You were her person and she loved you unconditionally. You gave her the best life you could and to her you were her hero and her everything.

We're all here for you and you're in my thoughts... please let us know how you're doing.

-Clay

TJ, I am so sorry for your loss. I understand. I miss my baby too. I know your pain. I think we all do here, some are better with expression, but we all understand. I just go a day at a time. Today was hard for me. I hope your heart finds comfort here.
-Di

We always want to make some sense of such an incomprehensible loss. We try to find a way to bargain with the situation, if only I had done this or that, as if there is some sort of logic to be found, some sort of magic recipe that will guarantee such a devastating experience will never come again.

Remember how much loved your animal child was and cherish the memories of her, she came into your life with immeasurable love and bottomless joy. She gave herself freely to you and she stayed with you as long as she could.

Such treasures have their time and place and we fall hard when that time comes to an end. I hope you can get some comfort from knowing that we share your loss in our hearts and through the passing of our own sweet darlings.

Take care of yourself, you know Chelsea would want you to find your way through this unhappy time, because your happiness was something most important to her.

Jan