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So sad about your poor pup. ;( Dust sent for his remaining time with you.
 
Oh, Stepcut, I am so, so sorry. I know nothing can help you right now, I just hope you're able to really enjoy the time you have left with him. I am most definitely thinking about you!
 
Stepcut, I am so, so sorry.
I hope the time you all have left together is filled with joy. The one thing my DH always tells me when we're caring for ill pets is that they don't know what's coming, they just live in the moment. That always helps me feel better during the time when *I* know.

Big hugs to you and your pup.
 
Thank you for the continued kind words!

He is doing OK today and yesterday, slowing down more and more each day-but am hoping he is fairly comfortable. I have been trying to keep things peaceful for him, lots of piano music and Sinatra playing the last few days-his favorites :)
 
I am so sorry for you and your pup. This happened to one of my pups too - in her case it was a metasticized brain tumor. It was in her lungs. Steroids helped her for a bit, but the vet said she would eventually not be able to breathe well. I kept asking him "how will I know when its time?' and his response was "you'll know." She came home and was as fine as she could be for a few weeks, but then, one night, when I was sitting on my bed, she came in and nuzzled me. She just kept looking at me. I patted her, loved her and spoke to her and I remember looking in her eyes saying over and over, "Ursa, what is it?" because of the intensity with which she was looking at me. The next day, she just stood in one spot staring, and I think she was having a hard time breathing. The vet was right: I just knew it was time.

For what its worth, Stepcutnut, its so much easier to let them go when you see them suffering. The day Ursa went to sleep I was so relieved she wasn't suffering any more. I mourned for a long time - in fact, didn't even feel like leaving the house for a while - but I never regretted how and when she passed. I know she's in the big field/meadow in the sky chasing tennis balls.

You and your pup will be in my thoughts.
 
Oh, dear. I hate this. I'm so sorry about your puppy, but I'm glad he's home with you and getting all the love he deserves.
 
I am SUPER sad to report that we helped our pup go to heaven on Saturday! :((

It was an extremely difficult decision and we miss him dearly!!!

Our own grief is bad enough, but one of our cats and the dog were really great buds and he is having a rough time with missing him too! Am not really sure what to do to help him, other than give him and the rest of our furry crew lots of extra love and attention. When he seems really down, we will bring him over our pooches bed and lay with him on it-this seems to sooth him a bit. Any other suggestions?
 
I'm so very sorry stepcutnut - having had a dog with the same illness and facing the same decision, I know how hard this is - and as hard as it is to let go, I hope you're comforted by the fact that your precious dog is free from pain and at peace. Keeping that in mind has helped me. Big ((((hugs)))) to you and your family, my heart goes out to you all.
 
I'm so sorry, Scn. You sound like such loving and thoughtful furbaby keepers - I love that you cuddle with him on the dog bed.
 
I'm so sorry. Hugs to your whole household.
 
I am so sorry for your loss StepCut, My heart goes out to you and your whole family- furbabies included. Big hugs and keeping you in my thoughts.
 
I am so very very sorry stepcutnut. I hope all goes as well as can during this very tough process. My thoughts are with you and your family.
 
I'm so sorry stepcutnut. These animal post are so hard for me ;( ...I can't imagine how it is on you.
I wish you peace and many happy thoughts of your loved one.
 
Thank you all SO much for the very kind words! They really mean a lot!!!
 
stepcutnut|1342450988|3234800 said:
I am SUPER sad to report that we helped our pup go to heaven on Saturday! :((

It was an extremely difficult decision and we miss him dearly!!!

Our own grief is bad enough, but one of our cats and the dog were really great buds and he is having a rough time with missing him too! Am not really sure what to do to help him, other than give him and the rest of our furry crew lots of extra love and attention. When he seems really down, we will bring him over our pooches bed and lay with him on it-this seems to sooth him a bit. Any other suggestions?
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I'm so sorry. ;(

I hope this can bring you some comfort...

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...
 
:blackeye: I'm sorry stepcutnut.

That is such a hard thing to do- let them cross that rainbow bridge. You know they are now without pain and in a better place but that does not fill the huge hole in your heart right now. I have only let one pet cross over and it was profoundly emotional. You are in my thoughts and I hope you take a lot of time for yourself to get thru this grief. Thinking of you.... {{{HUGS}}}
 
So sorry for your loss, Step. I don't have any suggestions other than what you're already doing. Take comfort in knowing that your baby was loved.
 
Oh, I'm so so sorry - how heartbreaking for all of you. *hugs*
 
I am so very, very sorry.
 
I'm so sorry SCN....
Sending the best possible vibes from ALL of us here- some of them a little bit smaller- but all of them are aimed directly at sending you all our love- and hopefully a smile.
 
Oh, no. I'm so sorry SCN - losing a pet is devastating :(sad


Tons and tons and tons of ::HUGS:: and lots of cuddles for the rest of your furry crew. Your little darling knew how loved he was.
 
Oh Stepcutnut, I cried for you when I read this. ;( Unfortunately, I know this feeling all too well :(sad
Losing a beloved pet is hard on both the family and the surviving fur-babies. Cuddling on the dog's bed is a good idea. Hopefully thinking of the good times you guys had together and knowing your pup is at peace will help you through this tough time.

Hugs to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
 
Dear Step Cut Nut,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my boy Gus to the same illness. I own a natural pet food store and he was there with me everyday.
Gus was a magnificient 120lb giant schnauzer who had the soul of a human. He was quite the celebrity at my business and everyone came in asking for him, expecting him to greet them at the door. When he fell ill we only had one week between his diagnosis and him collaspsing on Sunday unable to get up. It was all very sudden. My long time vet came to our home that Monday evening to put him to sleep. My other two dogs were there and seemed to understand he wouldn't be waking up. My DH and our vet then carried him out.
I'll never forget his last good morning, standing in the yard on a beautiful warm November day in the sunshine, sniffing the wind with his gorgeous beard blowing. I have had the great fortune of sharing my life with 11 fabulous dogs, but Gus was the one. I still miss him terribly but take great comfort in the wonderful relationship we had and the many people who adored him.
When he passed I still had to open my store everyday and explain what happened to all the customers, I am very close with so many of them and have been very blessed by the support they gave me. I spent months crying at work but it really did help me heal.

I read a book shortly after losing Gus that I found to be very helpful. It's called A Dogs Purpose. If you haven't read it you may find it to be very comforting. It talks about how dogs are reborn over and over and each lifetime they have a purpose. A bit fanciful, but I hope that Gus comes back to me again. I meet hundreds of dogs every month at work and some dogs seem to be filled with such soul that it makes me think of the book. I sincerely hope that you can find comfort in the coming months. I will be thinking of you.
 
Thank you all for the comforting words! It has been a really rough couple of days-it seems that somehow everything reminds me of him!

Our cat seems to have perked up a bit yesterday-it dawned on me that our dog's morning routine the last 3 weeks included moving his bed out by a sunny window and turning on his favorite music---Sinatra! So, yesterday when I left for work, I turned on the Sinatra station-which hadn't been on since we put him to sleep. When we got home, our kitty seemed to be in a much better mood-it was so nice to see him acting more like himself! So-more Sinatra it is :)

Also---thank you for the book suggestion-it sounds like a crier, so I may have to wait a bit before getting it-but it does sound really interesting! This week is also my birthday and I have been having health challenges myself, so oddly enough-I have been doing alot of contemplation about what my purpose in life is-so a lighter read on the subject may just be the perfect thing!!!
 
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Also---thank you for the book suggestion-it sounds like a crier, so I may have to wait a bit before getting it-but it does sound really interesting! This week is also my birthday and I have been having health challenges myself, so oddly enough-I have been doing alot of contemplation about what my purpose in life is-so a lighter read on the subject may just be the perfect thing!!![/quote]

It is a fantasic book, but yes you should perhaps wait a bit. It's definately a three tissue box book. Here's link to the website:
http://www.adogspurpose.com/about-the-books/a-dogs-purpose

I too often think about my purpose in life and love to help people. Do try to enjoy your birthday, put your health problems aside for a day and do something for yourself. Wishing the best for you!
 
Thank you Woofmam! I will plan on waiting a bit to read the book-can only handle so many tears at a time!!!
 
Oh Stepcut, I am so sorry for your loss.

I love that your kitty is feeling better due to a good dose of Sinatra. ::)
 
Haven-thank you, I am always amazed at what music can do!
 
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