[notrub98]

Hi Girls,

If you will indulge for a little OT rant.... I need to get this out.

My beloved 12 year old doggie has to be put down today (cancer). It is happening in 54 minutes, actually, and graciously, my parents have agreed to do this for me because I can't handle it. I just lost my baby 6 weeks ago, and now I have to lose my furbaby as well? This seems amazingly cruel and unfair to me, and I think I'm actually taking the loss of my dog harder than the m/c today (of course, keep in perspective it is all relative to what is happening on any given day!). I just want to punch, hiss, kick, scream, and I'm stuck at work instead of being wrapped up on my couch and crying.

It just seems so unfair to me, and I just want to know....

When is my luck going to change?

[heatherrose415]

*tears* I am soooooooooooo sorry tro hear this how heartbreaking and unfair!!!


I lost my precious kitty 3 months to the day thatI lost my baby, and it makes the loss so much harder, I am so sorry

[MinDB]

i am so terribly sorry. my heart goes out to you.

[babyblue]

oh I know that is just awful. We had to put down our 15 year old dalmatian a few months ago. Talk about horrible! I am so sorry for you.

[..Jessica..]

Oh no!!!!

I'm so sorry!!!!

Let it out, girl!! We're here through everything and no matter what!!!

[jademyst13]

I'm so sorry! Is this your only furbaby?

One of my cats was sick a week ago and I got real scared. He's my favorite and I was going around the house crying and babbling that I couldn't lose him too. My friends must think I'm looney (it was new years eve night) but all I could think is NOT now so soon after the baby. Luckily he came out just fine, I wish the same was true for your dog.

[Shaustin]

I am so sorry. We lost our dog back in May and it was a freak accident and it was devastating. I'm so very very sorry. You are allowed to kick, cry, and scream. I will pray for you!!

[greenchild]

oh hun i understand completely!!!!!

When my dad died in 2001 it was rough. then my grandpa (mom's dad) died 8 days later. You'd think that was enough. Nope. So now my mom, who was missing her husband and father . . . the family dog we'd grown up with died 13 days after that. I can't even imagine how alone she felt. We were (and are) there for her then and are here for you now!

my furbabies are seniors already (9 & 8 1/2) and I cry often just knowing I don't have alot of time left with them. I cry because any children we have (if we ever get to have them ) will never get to know them, or at least will not remember them.

My heart goes out to you; losing a baby is awful and so is losing a furbaby, no matter what stupid insensitive things non-pet lovers will tell you. yep, I've been told "it's just a dog!" no, it is NOT just a dog. it is my life, my love, and it doesn't matter it's a different species and I didn't give birth to it. It is MY baby.

Sending you MANY, MANY

[notrub98]

You guys are awesome, thank you. He is my only furbaby and truly the original love of my life. I am so much more an animal-person than a people-person! His appointment was at 3:00 EST so I know he is in there now. I have the worst visuals even though I KNOW this is in his best interest. I can't believe I am never going to see him again. He meant the world to me.

sob, sob, sob. :-(

[greenchild]

reaching thru the internet -

[Mrs.Reesa]

When my dog died 5 yrs ago, it was the worst time. I found this poem and I send it to everyone who loses a pet. I am so so so sorry I know how hard this is

Rainbow Bridge
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....

Author unknown...

[Brittanie]

Having been there in the room both times my family had to put a dog down (they were both really sick, one was old, one just a puppy), I want to tell you this:

It's a very peaceful way to go.

Princess, the old one (black lab), had many health problems. She was SEVERELY arthritic, diabetic, blind, and had glaucoma in one eye. Added all together she spend every day in a LOT of pain. The day we took her in she had a little accident (this is very graphic) and her glaucomic eye ruptured.

She was shaking with pain and SO tense. I held her in my lap with a gauze pad on her face the entire ride there. She was so tense she was barely breathing.

The Dr. gave her a shot of morphine first, just enough to calm her down so that he could put an IV in. She let out a sigh of relief almost immediately, and relaxed. I hadn't seen her that relaxed in, well, years.

She was so peaceful. I could tell that it was good for her to finally have a release from her failing body. I'm sure that it will be the same way for your furbaby.


And by the way, I'm crying right now. It's been almost 5 years, and I still cry because of Princess. So you're totally allowed to feel everything you do.


Edited to add:

[Banned-AmyH1023]

That is terrible! I can't imagine how tough it must be, you have me in tears just thinking about it. You'll be in my thoughts today.

[Melanie0507]

I am so sorry for your loss. Pets definitely become part of the family and are so hard to lose. I have been there as well and know what you are going through.

Just wanted to send you and I sincerely hope that your luck changes soon!