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Post by hammertown on Oct 3, 2010 20:40:14 GMT -5
The end of this month will be Travis and Checkers Gotcha! day.Can't imagine life without them .Can't remember the day they came home either.I do remember October 16th.That date will mark one year without our previous dog. I had to make the call to the vet.It was time.My dog,my call.Nobody could get through to me.I had waited too long.I'm sorry I couldn't do it sooner.Sorry he suffered and it came to what it was.I wasn't ready and I cried.For myself.For my days without him I didn't think I could face.So selfish.And still my friend tried to comfort me.Did I ever thank him?.No.He didn't care.He didn't want to be alone and he wasn't.That's what you do for your friend.A better friend than I am.
Bill let us come meet Travis a few days later.He understood.
Thank you.
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Post by greys4us on Oct 5, 2010 9:55:51 GMT -5
We are so sorry for your loss. There is no way to say in words how precious these special dogs are. No matter how much time passes, they are still terribly missed. I'm sure your boy knew your heart was aching and understood how hard this time was for you.
We are so glad you have Travis and Checkers to help cheer you up. Your special angel dog will be happy that you were able to open your heart to love again.
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Post by lotsoffreetime on Oct 6, 2010 10:40:06 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain we feel after losing a treasured friend. It is so hard to let them go, to face life without them. Try to take comfort in knowing that in the end you were able to reach deep within yourself to find the strength and fortitude to be with him in the end, to not leave him alone. You gave him many many gifts in his life, I am sure, and that is the best gift you could have given him in the end, to not be alone. He knew that, I am sure. Sometimes, "thank-you" doesn't come with words, but with actions. You showed him your thank-you by being with him.
Enjoy Travis and Checkers. I am sure he is looking down and enjoying the joy the bring you.
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Post by angelollie on Oct 6, 2010 20:43:34 GMT -5
You stood by your boy until the end, you were there for him when he really needed you. I've been there myself and don't think there's anything in this world more difficult then making that horrible decision. You gave your sweet boy a beautiful life of love and affection. Believe that he would be proud you have given Travis and Checkers the same opportunity that you gave him.
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Post by moncheri on Oct 7, 2010 20:14:47 GMT -5
I heard a quote recently, something to the effect of "the consequence of having a pet is that you must one day feel the deepest pain and say goodbye to them but that will never prevent me from loving another animal"
I cannot remember who said that (it was much more eloquently stated than how I wrote it) but I think it is such a truism.
Though this past year you have suffered great grief & pain, I am sure Travis & Checkers have made each day a little easier and a little bit brighter. Oct 16 will always be a day of sadness & reflection for you no doubt, but there is thankfully some days to celebrate in October for you as well.
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