Please Send Good Thoughts

[Gypsy]

Oh honey. I''m so very sorry for your and your families loss. I just saw this, read it and it brought tears to my eyes. But honey, I''ve worked in shelters and seen the animals there... and that picture of Diana in her party color said it all. She was LOVED, well and truly loved. And I know she knew it, and knew she had finally found the family of her heart with you all. Her last year was filled with happiness and joy and love, and she passed knowing that, and taking it with her. I know it hurts, and hurts bad. But when you look at that face, just remember the joy you gifted her with, and that you got in return and know that wherever she is she''s wearing her party colors and doing a lovely happy dance free of pain and cancer. And with the memories from her time with you to sustain her and warm her. ((HUGE ENORMOUS HUGS)).

 

[diamondfan]

Pets, especially dogs, are so pure. They want love, and they have forgiving hearts. I watch Animal Planet a lot and see the shows where they take terribly abused dogs and make sure they are still okay to be a pet, and then someone takes them to sort of re train them. Dogs that were starved, beaten, tied up out in the cold without water, given no affection at all, even those dogs, with the love of a good owner, can be happy and wonderful pets again. How anyone could abandon a sick dog, unless she ran away, is beyond me. Your pet loves you unconditionally and I cannot imagine just dumping a pet because he or she gets sick and needs care.

 

[Harleigh]

Oh, AmberGretchen, I am so sorry for your loss. I read through this thread and was hoping that things would work out for the best, and though I know they probably did, my heart is just breaking for you that you and your dear mom had to deal with such sadness today.

It is so obvious that your sweet Diana was very much loved, and I thank you and your mom for giving her such a wonderful year. I will keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers, and I am happy knowing you did the best thing for that sweet little dog.

Hang in there...{HUGS}

 

[AmberGretchen]

Thank you so much Gypsy, and DF, and Harleigh. I know you all (and the many other wonderful, warm-hearted PSers who contributed their support here) understand what this is like, and I know you are all right, that this past year+ was the best gift we could have given her.

As many of you know, I''ve also seen a lot of shelter dogs who have suffered at the hands of their owners or others, whether from neglect or abuse or abandonment. Diana was the first dog I fell in love with a year and a half ago when I started volunteering at the shelter, and I think that somehow makes it extra heartbreaking. I''m really going to try to get some sleep now, but thank you all so much for your support - I''m trying to keep telling myself that little Diana is in a better place now and hoping that my mom is able to do the same.

 

[Kaleigh]

You and your Mom gave Diana, so much love. Bless you both and your precious hearts. Diana was so lucky that you adopted her, and gave her all the love in the world.

She died knowing love and compassion. That in itself is a huge gift.

I am very sorry for your loss Amber, you are such a kind and giving soul.

 

[Lorelei]

You and your Mom gave Diana the most precious gift possible - a happy and safe home where she knew she was loved. Thanks to you both, she had one perfect year and that would have meant everything to her. I know no matter how long our beloved furbabies live, it is NEVER long enough, but in time it helps to remember that the quality of life is what matters rather than the quantity, and Little Diana knew quality!!!

I am so sorry Amber, I will be keeping you and your Mom in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[allikatac]

I am so sorry. This thread has brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. I understand the pain you and your mom are feeling right now. You did what was right even though it was hard. Diana was a lucky little dog to have found such loving people like yourselves. She was really blessed. The last year of her life was I''m sure, by far, the best year of her life. I know you and your mom treasured the time you had with her and that is what counts. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of healing. (HUGS)

 

[Delster]

AmberGretchen I''m so sorry. Diana was loved and that''s the important thing. Take care.

 

[bee*]

I''m so sorry to hear about Diana passing. Take care of yourself and your mother.

 

[poshpepper]

Im so sorry for you and your mother''s loss, I had tears in my eyes reading your story, but I know that the precious doggie was loved and that is what matters. Take care

 

[FireGoddess]

I''m so sorry AG.

There''s so much I want to say but I seriously will start crying here at work. I can only ditto what Lynn said...you did what was best for her and showed her a year of love that far overcame the troubles she endured previously. That is the best gift.

 

[Cind11]

I''m so sorry to hear about little Diana. It was wonderful of your mom to take her in. Not many people will take an older dog especially one with any kind of health problem. Your mom is obviously a special person. My condolences to you and your mom.

 

[iheartscience]

Oh no, I''m so sorry to hear this. You gave her the best life she could ever have for the last year of her life, and that''s what is important. It''s so hard to make the decision to let our special pet friends go but it is necessary. I always try to remind myself of that when I hear a sad story like this. I''m glad Diana ended up with you and your mom-I think she must have been meant to meet you at the shelter.

 

[Beacon]

I am just catching up with this thread and am so sorry about the loss of the sweet little Diana. You and your mom did the best thing in the world for her, though I know that does not ease the pain you now face. It is so hard to lose a little friend like that. The extra time you gave her is a gift without a price. It is no doubt the best time she had in her life. She was so lucky that you took her in and gave her that time and a family for her to spend her last year with.

I am so sorry. She looked absolutely adorable. I know just how you feel and I am really sorry.

 

[AmberGretchen]

Thank you so much to everyone who has continued to chime in on this thread with your lovely thoughts. I think this loss has hit both me and my mom harder than we expected, but we are both trying to slog through and keep busy, together when possible. I really do appreciate everyone''s taking the time to post so much though - it definitely helps the healing process to know there are so many out there who can sympathize.