Steeles Royal

Warning: Personal Post which may cause tears

K

Kassidy

Busty Member
May 7, 2003
412
0
0
46
Today I had to put my lovely dog to sleep. She was suffering from severe arthritis. Her name, was Emma. When I joined TERB, I had never planned to stay, so I chose to use her name, because she was sitting beside me as I registerd. She was a beautiful Lab/sheppard cross, and for the people here who have met her, you will know she was a very gentle and loving dog. She was 11 years old, so in the grand scheme of things, she was a pretty old gal. I adopted her from the Humane Society 4 years ago. Back then she was scared of people, scared of almost everything. But in 4 years she changed, to become trusting, loving and kind. I had a friend prepare a website in commemeration of her. And for those of you interested in what she looked like, please feel free to visit it.

www.emma.iamgeek.net

Needless to say, I am taking a break for the next little while. I will still be on here posting, but as far as seeing clients, I know at the moment, I would not be able to provide anything which ressembled good service. So please, out of respect for my fallen angel, give me a couple weeks. I want to thank the people who have supported me through this, and the people I know will offer kind words and cyber hugs.

Well, back to laying in my bed crying,

Kassidy
 
i too had to put my dog to sleep, this was when i was younger , 12 or 13, and i still get choked up when i think about it. Its not something that i would wish upon anyone, losing a pet is like losing a loved one.
 
Kassidy;

My best friend is very close to the point where Emma was only a few days ago. He's old and arthritic and starting to go blind, and someday soon - sooner than I am prepared for - I'll have to make that fateful decision.

The finest tribute I ever saw to a dog went something like this:

Love without sentimentality
Intelligence without arrogance
Courage without ferocity
Grace without conceit
Beauty without vanity
Strength without insolence

I don't know who wrote it, but I think it sums up the trust and love of a dog for it's master.

So, take the time to mourn for your loss, but also remember to take time to feel the joy that she brought into your life.
 
Kassidy, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Emma. I know only too well what a hole it leaves in your heart.

She was lucky to have you, as it's clear that you were the one who provided the best parts of her life.

Your tribute page is beautiful, and she's a special dog - who had a special friend in you.

-- Morgan
 
I'm so sorry!

Kassidy!

I can relate, my beloved cat Daisy inspired my handle. She was claimed by breast cancer several years ago but I still think of her and her brother Kirby. I miss them so much and always will, as I do my other deceased pets. They are truly forever in my heart.

I enjoyed your site and I'm thinking of you as the tears drip into my coffee.

Hugs,

Flower
 
Kass:
having met Emma I understand your pain. She was was a wonderful companion. Take your time and then remember her fondly.

thunder
 
I went thru the same experience in June. My dog had been with me for 13 years...it is a very painful time and I feel for you. Even today I still miss him and still half expect him to be at the door to greet me when I get home.
Take care and hold the warm thoughts of a marvellous time you shared with your her.
 
sorry to hear about this. i just had to put my dog down about 6 months ago. my boyfriend asked me why i was crying it was just a dog? that was so insensitive. some people just don't understand the bond you can have with a pet. for me she was a part of the family. i feel your pain hun, but its better that she's not in pain anymore.
 
I know exactly where you are coming from. When I was 18, my Schnauzer who was 11, basically had a stroke, and I wound up having to carry her around the house, and out to the backyard. That wasn't the hard part. What was, was when we had to have her put down - in the vet's, her little tail was still wagging as I sat with her, this of course being that she was happy to see me, all the while, she didn't really know why she was there.

Still really upsets me to this day.
 
Thank you all for your kind words. And I know I will get better with time. But she was like a child to me. And looking at pics of her will likely make me cry for a very long time. My condolences go out to those who have also had to do this in the past little while or ever. Emma kissed me one last time, before they gave her the anesthetic and I know she was happy that I was letting her go.

HH, I spent most of the last 3 weeks rubbing her hindquarters as she wimpered, cleaning up he vomit from intolerance to the medications, and helping her up onto the bed. I know how tough it is to be needed so much by the one you love. And although I know I did the right thing, my heart is still broken

Kassidy
 
memories

happygrump said:
Kassidy;

My best friend is very close to the point where Emma was only a few days ago. He's old and arthritic and starting to go blind, and someday soon - sooner than I am prepared for - I'll have to make that fateful decision.

The finest tribute I ever saw to a dog went something like this:

Love without sentimentality
Intelligence without arrogance
Courage without ferocity
Grace without conceit
Beauty without vanity
Strength without insolence

I don't know who wrote it, but I think it sums up the trust and love of a dog for it's master.

So, take the time to mourn for your loss, but also remember to take time to feel the joy that she brought into your life.
Click to expand...

happygrump...so well said...

Kassidy, I have a wonderful old dog (lab) and fear the day I too will have to make the same decision...as I had to do this with my first dog when I was young, so I know how you must feel...I wanted to say something nice, but I think the tribute inHappygrumps post said it so well...take care, and remember the great times....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Toronto Escorts
Top Bottom
Back