Lost my best friend

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Registered: 01-09-2007
Lost my best friend
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Thu, 09-06-2007 - 11:32am

I know this is completely different than what everyone else is writing. But yesterday I had to put my dog asleep and it was one of the hardest things I had to do. Her name was Manchas and a dalmation that we bought when we lived in Mexico. She was only 12 years old. At 22, I never thought I would have to put Manchas down. I guess its the kid inside of me that just figured she would live on forever.

She was such a kind, gentle, loving and sweet dog. Its hard to think of her not around the house. My parents got me her when my grandmother passed away in '95. And she has been such a support since. My parents divorced the previous year and it was so rough on me but Manchas was there for me giving me supportive kisses telling me everything will be okay.

Through all of my hard difficult times she was there for me and now I was there for her. She had gotten really sick about a week and a half ago now. And it when it came down to it, she had liquid in her abdomen from her heart. I instantly knew that was it. Saying goodbye was so hard. I didnt want to ever leave that room. I just wanted to take her home and everything would be okay.

It hit me again this morning, that I only had one dog greeting me, not two. Thank you so much for all of your support!

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Registered: 03-01-2004
Thu, 09-06-2007 - 2:38pm
I'm so very sorry. Manchas was a part of your family and a horrible loss.
I worry about losing my Chloe Anne kitty. She is 8 this year. and is my best friend. She is always here for me, helped me through the loss of my mother. What will I do when she is gone? She is a healthy girl and I hope will stay that way for a long time.
I hope you are doing ok today. Enjoy your memories of her, remember how much you loved her and she loved you.
Angie
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Registered: 01-26-2004
Thu, 09-06-2007 - 2:51pm

Grief is grief ... something we all understand here.


My cat is my best friend!

AcornLeaves
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Registered: 09-11-2004
Sat, 09-08-2007 - 12:00am

Oh my dear!


Losing pets is most definitely a loss! I still think about my Tipsy, gone these many years, although I adore my Cookie and my Kiara.



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Registered: 01-09-2007
Sat, 09-08-2007 - 5:33am
Thank you so much for all of your kind words. Today has been alot better but it is still difficult not to see Manchas the minute I wake up. It will definately take awhile and I will always have fond memories of her!
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Registered: 09-13-2005
Mon, 09-10-2007 - 5:42pm

I am so sorry for your loss.You loved Manchas alot and she was part of your family so it is natural to go through these emotions. Whether it be a human being or a animal what we loved so deeply it is a loss.

I had to put my cat down after having him for 12 years and I was devastaded by it. I couldn't even go with him I had made my husband and daughter go and made him promise that he would hold him and be with him which he did, and my husband and daughter were just hysterical after that procedure. We all had a difficult time and so I can relate to what you are going through. I have pictures of him and my husband had a picture of me holding my cat which he had laminated for me.

My thoughts are with you.

Miriam

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Registered: 06-04-2004
Tue, 09-11-2007 - 3:29pm

((((Hugs)))) I sometimes think that putting a pet down can be harder than losing a person in your life. Our pets love us unconditionally and there's not many people in our lives that we can say do the same. I've had to put down 3 of my cats and even one I only had for 2 months (and then found out had 2 very serious illnesses) made me bawl my eyes out and I still think of him. Just like any loss, take the time to grieve.

Also, don't know if you've ever seen the Rainbow Bridge story but I like to think something like this exists:

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....

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Registered: 08-31-2007
Sun, 09-16-2007 - 12:17am

I am so very sorry!