I had to say goodbye to my dog

[LittlePuffyTail]

Very sad weekend. My dog of 16 years (who stayed with my Mom when I moved out) passed away Friday night. My little shih-tzu, Beatrice, was going to be 16 on May 15.

Mom called me Friday night and Beatrice was really sick all day, vomitting and lethargic, so Mom asked me to go to the vet with them. When we got there they said her temperature was extremely high and as soon as he did the x-ray we knew something was terribly wrong. She had a very large mass in her stomach, he suspected a tumor, and fluid around all her organs. He said she was probably in a lot of pain because of it. He then did an ultrasound. The only option was surgery and we all doubted, because of her age, she would survive it, maybe not even the anasthesia. The vet said we could give her something to make her stop throwing up but that would probably only let her live through the weekend. We made the very hard decision to put her down so she could die in our arms. We both held her and said goodbye. One of the hardest things I have ever done. We always said when the time came, we would not let her suffer. We knew her time would be soon, she was really starting to show her age in the last few months, but you are never really ready to let go.

She was a great little dog with a diva personality. My parents bought her for me as a grading present in grade 7 (I’m 27 now!). We are all going to miss her very much.

Goodbye, my little Bea, run and play at the Rainbow Bridge, until we meet again…

 

[RabbitPam]

LittlePuffyTail I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I could just love that sweet face. You gave her a wonderful life with you and did not let her suffer.
My condolences to your family as well.
{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}

[MimzMum]

Boy when it’s something sudden like that it’s devastating. I am so, so very sorry to hear this LPT! What a beautiful little dog! My best friend had a Lhasa apso when she was in school (actually it was her mum’s dog) and she could be a little terror, but she was the cutest, fuzziest, most lively little creature. The Shih-tzus remind me of that breed.

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I am sure your little fluffy angel is watching you from beyond the bridge, eager to be reunited with you someday.
Bless you. ((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

LPT what an adorable little doggie-and how wonderful you had 16 years with her!!!! I know she had a wonderful life with you and your family and knew she was loved *HUGS* my thoughts are with you and your family *HUGS*

[TARM]

Oh no, I’m so sorry. :0( It’s always hard to lose a furry family member. I hope the warm, fuzzy memories make it easier for you to get through the next few days until it isn’t so raw.

[jerseygirl]

What a cutie! Must have been a sweet pet to have at that age and for so long. That’s a lovely tribute LPT, it must have been sad, I can imagine, but a more peaceful way for her to cross to the bridge. My sympathies to you and your family.

[KatnipCrzy]

LPT- so sorry to hear about your loss.  I know that it is so hard to make the decision to euthanize- but you showed her the greatest act of love by putting her needs before your own.  Bea lived a long and happy life, she was lucky to have such great owners.

Julie

[BinkyBunny]

Ohhh…I am so sorry! I know this has got to be hard for your family. What a loving thing to do though for a long-time loyal companion – to make sure there would be no suffering and she could pass peacefully her loved ones comforting her through it.

HUGS to you and your family.

[flippersmom]

So sorry about the loss of your furry friend. Just remember, the last and greatest gift we can give to out pets is to end their pain and suffering. This was taught to me by the most passionate vet I have ever meet and had the honor to work with for 8 years!!!!!

[LittlePuffyTail]

Thank you for your support and kind words. It is hard to lose a pet that I’ve had for most of my life but I try to take comfort in the fact that she lived a very long life for a dog. She was also spoiled rotten and we all loved her like a member of the family. No dog can have a better life than that.

[Sarita]

Hugs to you LPT – she was a very pretty little dog. I’m glad you were there to say good-bye to her too.

[Kendar]

Aww I am sorry. It is a really hard thing, but the right thing.

[Beka27]

What a beautiful dog! Hugs! I am so sorry for your loss.

“We all loved her like a member of the family. No dog can have a better life than that.”

^^^That is the absolute truth.

(((((((((((((((((Bea!)))))))))))))))))

[babybunsmum]

i’m so so sorry lpt. its just so heartbreaking. you must have many many fond memories to hold close to your heart. big big hugs to you and your family.

[Author]

Messages