It is a very sad day at our house.

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It is a very sad day at our house.
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Thu, 03-15-2007 - 8:49pm

Our female lab Jasmine was run over late this morning. Her injuries were very grave, and the vet only gave her a 20% chance of survival, even with extensive (and sadly, expensive) treatment. And if she survived, her quality of life would be greatly diminished. We had to make the heart-wrenching decision to put her down. God, that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Ds20 had to leave the room after he said good bye. ds15 and I stayed with her until she was gone-which was truly only a few moments after they administered the drug. I wished ds15 would have left the room but he wanted to stay. But, it tore him up. We all sat outside the vet's office for a while, crying. We're at home now, with our male lab and the two pups we have left. It's amazing how attached we become to our pets. She was a great dog and a wonderful pet and companion. Someone in heaven is getting a great pal.

I know ds20 will be fine, he's a tough guy. Ds15 will be too, but it will take him longer. He hasn't eaten yet and hasn't come out of his room since we got home. Well, I take that back. He took Rocky (our male lab) for a run when we got home from the vet's. I think he just wanted to be alone. I think he and Rocky are mourning together. Rocky has stayed by his side most of the afternoon and this evening. It's hard to watch our kids grieve. But grieving is a part of loving, and we can't stop loving. Even our pets.

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Thu, 03-15-2007 - 8:56pm

(((HUGS))) for all of you! It's nice that your Lab and your DS can comfort each other tonight.

Sue

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Thu, 03-15-2007 - 10:42pm
{{{hugs}}} your way!
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 8:49am
So sorry...its very easy to love our pets so much because they love us unconditionally -- warts and all.
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 9:18am

I am SO sorry. I know how hard it is; we've had 3 pets put down in the last 8 years and each one has been very heart-wrenching on all of us. Amazing how we can get so tied up in our furry family members, but it is so worth it. My best to you guys...

Sue

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 9:23am

Your post made me cry...

Last May our cat, Giblet, started to lose a dramatic amount of weight, refused to eat, and wasn't going to the bathroom. The vet diagnosed a blockage that required stool softeners and enemas to try to clear.

On Saturday morning, we took him in, and the vet declared he was getting better - we made another appointment for Tuesday. On Monday morning (Memorial Day), my DS17 went downstairs and found Giblet on the basement floor - he had died in the night.

It was one of the most incredibly heartwrenching things I've ever experienced - every time I have a pet die, I say "no more." But the love of animals overtakes me, andso I bring home another friend.

Peace and prayers to you and your dear sons -and your remaining pets (who will miss her as well).

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 9:32am
Oh mitzi - I'm SO sorry!
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 10:20am
So sorry about the loss of your dog. We had to put our Springer Spaniel down a few years ago, and I know how heart-wrenching it is. Our dog was 15 years old, and had been very difficult to live with for some time because of her old age, but I remember how sad it was when we saw her take that last breath. My heart goes out to all of you!
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 10:23am
Oh gosh, Mitzi ... hugs to you this morning. I said goodbye to my beloved yellow lab a year ago this past Christmas. It IS such a very hard thing to have to do.

 

 

 

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 12:57pm

Mitzi,


I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 1:34pm

She was only 3 yo. She'd been sleeping with me since she was a pup so my bed felt pretty empty last night.

And to everyone---thanks for the hugs. They are greatly appreciated. They may have been cyber-hugs, but I could feel them just the same.

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