In Loving Memory of My Best Friend

[KrazyJeeper]

Ok, many of you may think this is wussy, but I am venting anyway I can. Today, I had to put my Best Friend to Sleep and I have been thinking of ways to honor her. She loved riding in the Jeep with me and until she started getting older, she was my right hand woman. I will never forget her, nor will I ever be able to replace her. If I was sick in bed, she never left my side. I could even put silly birthday hats on her, and she still loved me. By the way, the pic is of her ninth birthday where she enjoyed a 2 lb potroast all to herself. I found out three days ago that Nikita had Osteosarcoma, aka, bone cancer. Being a Veterinary Technician, I had all the resources to diagnose her disease but not the capablility to cure her. I guess I am saying, cancer can hit anyone, dog, cat, or human. So spend quality time with everyone you love, because you never know when they will be taken away from you. Sorry to be so long, but this was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life. Nikita was 14 and she lived a very good life and I hope to see her again in the afterlife, if one truly exist. Take Care, KJ

 

[Sparky-Watts]

My thoughts are with you, KJ. I know how hard that can be. We had to put down our chihuahua the day after my dad died of cancer 3 years ago, and that hurt almost as much as losing my dad. Then, a few weeks later, we had to put down our beloved German Shepherd, Sheba. I swore I'd never get another dog again, but now we have another German Shepherd, Sonya, and we love her like a child.

Hard as it may be, you made the right choice to keep your best girl from suffering.

 

[90Xjay]

I can't imagine how hard that was. Especially since we have only just had our dog for a couple months now and could not handle having to do that.

The right thing to do is hardly ever the most easy.

 

[southtj]

Dogs really do become members of your family and their loss can be heartbreaking. Sorry for your loss. We had my beloved Shadow cremated and she is still with us in the flower bed in the back yard. I've gotten another dog since but no other dog will compare.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[mingez]

Dogs ARE family. I had to put down my dog Pomers and I'll never forget the last look on her face. She was my best friend growing up. I got her the year my mother passed away, and she helped fill the void of a lost one by just being there with all the unconditional love a dog gives. She had a leg that atrophied into a peg-leg. (which was cute as all heck because she got along like there was nothing wrong with her). She was also diabetic, which ultimately was her undoing. Insulin shots 2 times/day! lived to 14. Not bad for a 3 legged diabetic dog.

There is nothing wussy about missing and remembering a past family member, and your dog is no exception. My heart goes out to you.

 

[KrazyJeeper]

I really appeciate everyone's kind thoughts and I thank you. I am doing better, but, I still have my moments. It's amazing the little things that you take for granted. For instance tonight, we were eating at Texas Land and Cattle and I would always bring a little doggy bag home for her. Well, I caught myself once we were at home and realized she was not there. Boy, talking about a downer. I could go on and on about every moment in the day, there is always something or someway that we were connected. Anyway, I really did appreciate all the support from here. Thanks! and Take Care, Larry