Not in male mode !

[Teresa]

A sad story for me today , during the night I heard the dog making more noise than usual while she was asleep , at 6.30 this morning I had to nip to the loo and when I returned I could see she had all the signs of an imminent visit to the vet , I thought I had enough time to shower and shave and apply my makeup before taking her but when I returned to check her out she had stopped breathing and sadly relieved herself on the bedroom carpet as she died . I dressed as quickly as possible and called the vet but was told the surgery wouldn't open until 8.15 . I have to say it was the longest half hour I've experienced in a long time knowing my dog was peacefully lying on her beanbag in the back of the car .

Some may consider me slightly mercenary but my I know my dog did prefer me as Teresa so I couldn't take her to the vet in male mode , I felt it was the right thing to do .

I will miss her deeply , in all her 12+ years she has never let me down , I've never had to raise my voice to her and my mascara is running while I type this thread .

[char GG]

Very sorry to hear this, Teresa. So sad when a pet passes.

[Krea]

Teresa, that is a really sad story. So very sorry for you. Best wishes.

[bridget thronton]

So sorry for your loss

[Stephanie47]

It's tough to loose a four legged companion. Sorry for your loss.

[Robertacd]

Sorry for your loss.

I thought I lost my cat a few weeks ago week but he showed up a week later.

[GracieRose]

So sorry to hear of your loss of your close companion.

[siantv2003]

Oh Teresa, i am so sorry to read that your friend has crossed the rainbow bridge and have tears in my eyes as I type this, though I have yet to do my make-up. Very raw for us as we lost a pet cat last week who was struck by a car. He was found alive by our lovely neighbours who rushed him to the vet. Sadly the damage was huge and we could not save him - my wife rushed to be with him and he crossed over whilst snuggling his head in her hand. We are still coming to terms with it but are so glad that one of us could get to be with him and that he wasn’t alone, he knew that he was loved. Your dog knew the same and was happy that you were there with them. It’s scant comfort now but take strength from the happy memories and know that they wait for us to join them when our journey is complete.

Apologies for the typos but the tears are streaming down my face. Stay strong.

[Sashauk]

So sad to hear of your loss, Terasa.

The passing of a one you have loved for the past twelve years must be hard to bear at the moment, but she remember she loved you unconditionally without and judgement as it appears you loved her.

[Leslie Mary S]

Sorry to hear that. Some people are animal magnets and attract all types of pets. I have never attracted a pet. My late wife did. She said that two of or cats were mine but I think they just tolerated me like I was just one of my wife's pets. I hope you are ok.

[Lana Mae]

Oh, Teresa! I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet! It made me cry! Hugs Lana Mae

[Liz Jones]

Teresa,
As a long time dog "companion"(can't say dog owner-not sure who owns who !)i feel for your loss. I am professionally "hard"but i was in tears signing the paper to have our last dog put down.......
Liz

[carhill2mn]

I am sorry that you have lost your friend. I know that it will take time for you to feel better.

[Kay J]

So very sorry for your loss Teresa! You know she was very lucky that you gave her the best life she could ever have now enjoy all the memories she gave you!

[Frannie7]

So sorry to hear this, Teresa. She seems an important part of your life, as all pets are. Take care.

[darla_g]

so sorry for your loss

[sara_also]

So sorry for your loss! We (wife and I) have lost several dogs in the past. Worst one was standing watching your friend (DOG) get run over, and not being able to do anything about it.
Your friend in sorrow.
Sara

[DianeT]

Sorry for the loss of your companion Teresa.
I never had a dog, but I had once to get one euthanized. A little puppy that we found in a jungle and who was in a bad shape. I was walking near a ridge, eating something when suddenly a little puppy head popped out amidst the large grassy leaves and yelped at me. He was starving and dried out, and followed me like I was his mother, yelping at me. We gave him some food and water and hurried out of the forest to find a vet dispensary, were we were told he was probably abandoned by the mother due to his illness. He needed surgery and a few weeks recovery, but we had to fly out the next day, and nobody there would want to take an errant dog in custody (they had thousands of them). So it was either letting him go in the wild and suffer a painful death alone, or take him out of his misery right away, which we did. I hold his head and he was watching me and I was watching him when he went. The lights went out in his eyes and he fell softly. We went to watch a sunset on the coast and cried a river for a dog we just met a few hours ago. Sheesh.

[Stephanie Voorhees]

So sorry for you loss. Sometimes I think losing a pretty is worse than losing a human.

[MsEva]

Teresa, I am gutted to hear this news. So very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences,

[Teresa]

Diane,
We had a similar experience with my previous labrador , I'd just started the walk when she coughed and went down on her side . I called my wife and she brought the car to get her to the vet , the vet declared she was brain dead but her heart was still strong . Watching those lights finally go out is filled with mixed emotions but the consolation is nether that dog ( Molly ) or my last dog ,( Lucy ) suffered any pain . If only humans had the same free choice !

Many thanks for all your kind thoughts , I really do appreciate it .

[KarenSusan]

So very sorry for your loss, Teresa.

[KymG]

Im sorry to hear that Teresa.
Best wishes.

Kym

[Deborah2B]

I am sorry for your loss. Some people say that it is just a pet. I do not believe that for a moment. It is a loved one that happens to have four legs instead of two. It still hurts whenever you lose a loved one regardless of whether they have two legs or four. Also our "pets" do not judge us like so many people do. May God comfort you at this time.

[Vikky]

I am so sorry, Teresa, its always so sad when your pet dog goes to doggy heaven. I am on my fourth ladrador so know how it feels.
Best wishes
Vikky