Hazel isn't getting better...

[Riika]

I'm so sorry....

[kingfisher7151]

Rwinner, I'm so sorry. I applaud your great bravery in ending her suffering. I would have done the same thing, had I been in your shoes. I hope your find peace in your decision.

 

Go with love, Hazel.

[Sue R]

I am very sorry for your loss. A good friend once said, "We do it because we love them that much." These words have always stayed with me. Being free of pain is a great blessing.

[Gloria Atwater]

I'm so very sorry. We all love our dogs and feel their loss when they are gone, the empty space they leave in our lives. You've been testing that emptiness even while she remained beside you and I can't imagine the depths of your sadness. I also applaud you in making the hardest choice any of us can make. I believe you did the right thing and my heart hurts for you that you had to do it. Be kind to yourself and know that she is free. God bless.

~ Gloria

[Hooper2]

It's never easy to say that last goodbye to a loved companion, and when the loved one is young it seems they have been especially cheated, and it hurts all that much more because of that. But the burden of the hurt is on us, not them. Dogs don't fear or suffer in death; they fear and suffer in pain. There will always be "what if's" and "if only's" but one true thing is that you have taken on pain and hurt and fear to spare Hazel from hers. My sincere condolences.

[rushdoggie]

I'm so sorry...

[alligande]

I am so sorry that you had to make such a hard decision, I also think you made the right decision watching our dogs suffer is so hard.

[teresaserrano]

I'm very sorry for your loss. I know you did all you could for her. I hope you can heal soon.

[D'Elle]

I am sorry, rwinner.

I think that you made the right decision, and I know how hard it was for you.

When I had to do the same for an animal who was my soul-mate, I kept saying to myself and others how terrible I felt that I could not save him. then someone pointed out to me that, actually, I did. I saved him from further suffering, when there was no hope of a cure.

That is what you did for Hazel. I wish you peace and the very best of luck with finding your next dog. I hope you will update us about that.

[waffles]

I am so sorry. What a painful situation. I would have done the same. I am sure Hazel was very happy to have had an owner like you in the short time you had together. You both were lucky to have found each other. Best of luck in your search for a future partner.

[Pageturner]

It's always a heartbreaking decision. You did what was best for Hazel and yourself, making a thoughtful and heartfelt choice, and really that is all any of us can ever do in life for those we love.

[Islanddog]

I read everything all along, but had no experience or advice to give you and so stayed silent. But I've had multiple pets, and losses, and big decisions to make, and feel them all.

So sorry for your loss, thank you for the update.

[TxMom]

I've also been reading along without anything helpful to say. I think you made the right choice, for whatever comfort that may bring you.

[jvw]

So sorry for you. I wish you peace.

[Maralynn]

I'm so very sorry. Please do post in the memoriam section if you're able to. I would enjoy hearing about the work she did and your time together. It sounds like she did amazing things in your short time together. I'm sorry that life was so cruel to her and you.

[mbc1963]

I'm also sorry - just saw this thread.

 

You made the right decision and did the kindest thing you could for her. It's very hard when they haven't had the time we think they should.

[WickAndArtoo]

im sorry for your loss.

[rwinner]

Thank you all for your kind words. I finally managed to be able to type up her story without breaking down. Its in the appropriate section if you'd like to read it. She was an amazing dog, who was very loved.