nancy in AZ Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 It is with profound sorrow that I write to inform you that I let my precious little spotted girl go today. I held her in my arms while she passed gently from this world. She started to decline Fri evening. I took her into the vet when I found her practically immobile Sat morning. Her liver had become enlarged and she apparently was in the beginning stages of renal failure. I'll miss seeing the little puffs of dust that used emanate from her back feet as they struck the ground when she trotted ahead of me on our trail. RIP my Minnie. I'll always cherish the time we had together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I'm so sorry. RIP little Minnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Girl Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am so very sorry...I know nothing I say can make it any easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am so sorry. Thank goodness she passed surrounded by your love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nancy, I'm sorry about Minnie. She looked like a lovely dog and I'm glad you have lots of wonderful memories of her. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 She was a lovely and so happy little girl - I can tell from her picture. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Ohh, Nancie, I am so sorry for your loss. Minnie was so beautiful and she looks so happy in this picture. So sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss, Nancy. Minnie looks like quite a character in that photo, and it's obvious how much you will miss her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 What a sweet-looking little dog. I'm so sorry you lost her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Oh, Nancy, my deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm so sorry, Nancy. Run free, Minnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Our condolences Nancy. So very sorry to hear this RDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sheepdoggal Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Such a sweet looking girl. So sorry to hear she is gone Nancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'm very sorry for your loss, Nancy. Looking at that photo, I feel I'm looking into the eyes of a dog who knew that she was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I got to the gate of heaven today, After we said good-bye. I began to miss you terribly, Because I heard you cry. Suddenly there was an angel, And she asked me to enter Heaven's gate. I asked her if I could wait outside For someone who would be late. I wouldn't make much noise, you see, I wouldn't bark or howl, I'll only wait here patiently, And play with my tennis ball. The angel said I could stay right here And wait for you to come, Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven If I went in alone. So I'll wait right here, you take your time, But keep me in your heart, Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven Without you to warm my heart. Via con Dios, precious little one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient_Dog Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Bustopher, That's very sweet. I had not heard that before... Did you write it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I wish I had; but no, this was another of those "author unknown" pieces that one finds on the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Nancy, my sincere condolences on your loss. The picture of Minnie really shows that she was well loved. She will always live in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceredwyn Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Oh, Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Minnie was a beautiful girl, and she'll always be with you. But missing their physical presence is a hard, hard go. You're in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Thank you all for your well wishes and condolences. They are very comforting in such a difficult and emotional time. You see, a hard situation was made even worse because I felt like I had to argue with the vet to euthanize her. This vet was new to the practice--I'd had a total of 15 minutes of prior contact with him before this. He wanted to do continue doing tests, continue IV fluid over a period of days, continue a course of steroids etc. But he didn't see her all weekend while we were waiting for bloodwork to come back, too weak to go more than a few steps before having to lie down, refusing food and water, and this is what haunts me...she barely slept. Post mortem it was detemined that she had a tumor on her liver that had ruptured. I appreciated that he called me to let me know that I had made the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bo Boop Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 So very sorry for your loss, Minnie looks like the sweetest girl, big hugs to you. Don't know if it makes any difference or not but what you describe sounds like hemangiosarcoma, and she was bleeding out ; -( having had a dog that had this, I can promise you that you made the right decision, so I don't think you need ever second guess yourself, it was the right thing to do. Once again so very sorry for you loss. Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Very sorry to hear this, Nancy, but grateful that you took care of the old girl and did the right thing. They usually tell us when it's time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss - and sorry you had to go through such a traumatic experience without the full support of your vet. You did what was right for Minnie so that she didn't continue to suffer and that's the important thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I had made the right decision. When we have been so close to another being, whether that being is human or animal, a bond arises that defies comprehension. Unspoken feelings seem to flow, and we know our companion's wishes without the need to doubt ourselves. Our vet always told us that our dogs would tell us when it was time; and to date she has been right. I am reminded of the following poem, one that should always guide this most difficult of decisions: If it should be that I grow weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then you must do what must be done, For this final battle cannot be won. You will be sad, I understand. Don't let your grief then stay your hand. For this day, more than all the rest, Your love for me must stand the test. We've had so many happy years, What is to come can hold no fears. You'd not want me to suffer so. The time has come, please let me go. Take me where my need they'll tend And please stay with me until the end. Hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer can see. I know in time that you will see The kindness that you did for me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Please do not grieve it must be you Who had this painful thing to do. We've been so close, we two these years, Don't let your heart hold back its tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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