My other little girl

wnroscoe

wnroscoe

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#1
Well, tonight was one of the hardest nights of my life.


For the past 16 1/2 years I've had a very special little girl in my life. She slept on my pillow when I wasn’t there and beside me when I was. She wined for me to hold her and barked if I wasn’t giving her enough attention. Her nose was always cold and her tongue always warm. She was my little 6 Lb Red Sable Pomeranian named Lady Bug.

Over the last 36 hours I witnessed her rapid spiral downward from panting to the point that she was just laying there. I couldn’t stand it any longer and took her to the Emergency Vet. After X-rays the vet found what looked like a mass in her abdomen and after blood work also found she was dehydrated and had elevated negative levels in her blood that pointed to severe pancreatic infection. As he said, her results are off the chart. She also had what the vet described as a Neurological Disorder. I had noticed that as well in her actions in that she was acting as if she didn’t know where she was.

It was the vet’s professional opinion that she be put down and me and my wife reluctantly agreed. Not much bothers me in life but I have to be honest, this is very hard to deal with because I loved her so. Hopefully I’ll see her again one day and feel her cold wet nose and warm tongue.

Good buy my little girl, I'll never forget you.
 
#2
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Sorry to hear that.I've had to put down a couple of sick pets before and it is just an awful thing.Just remember she's not hurting anymore and you gave a final kindness.
 
#3
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I am so sorry. I trully know your loss. We lost our dog 2 months ago and it was the hardest things I have ever done. I am still not over it. I have a new GSD and he is a bundle of energy like I remember Ruger was. He will not replace Ruger and I don't want him to but he helps us on a daily basis.

Here is a pretty good poem that I can only read every once in a while. I sure do miss my pal.


Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author Unknown
 
#5
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I'm sorry to hear about that roscoe. I had a dachshund that passed on a few years ago. We came home from vacation and found she had become severely anemic and had a serious reaction to some new medications she was prescribed. She wound up passing away the day we were told we could take her home. It never gets any easier to handle the loss of a pet, there is something just completely heart-wrenching about it. But as some have said, she is in a better place and you will see her again someday. From one to another, my condolences.
 
#7
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Sorry to hear that William. My parents lost their Pomeranian a few years ago the same way, it was hard to watch even though it wasn't even mine. Keep your chin up buddy. It takes time.

Kelly
 
#8
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I am very sorry! The pets we bring into our lives become family! I think most of us have suffered the pain you feel. We put ours down a year ago last September and sometimes when I walk in the house I still feel like he is here. I still expect to see him sometimes when I walk through the door! It is easier with time but it still sucks!
Again, I am truly sorry!
 
#11
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Sorry for your loss.

I used to feel embarrased to admit to the profundity of sadness over the loss of a pet, as though it were frivolous or trivial in the presence of those greiving the loss of a family member. In the presence of those who have lost relatives, even young family members, I would become angry with myself and try to steel my heart out of respect or proportion for the difference between the life of a person versus the life of a dear pet.

But short of the love of a parent for a child, or a baby for its mother, I have seldom experienced the devotion and unqualified love and loyalty of all my dogs, and even a few my cats! When they died, or had to be put down, I felt like pounded excrement, both at the loss as well as my own perception of selfishness.

It's only in the last few years that I have made peace with myself over this conflict and I thank those who have helped me understand that is no insult to our departed family and friends to greive the loss of our dear animals.

They too are our family.

We still miss our Dax now 2 1/2 years gone. No easy loss for so integral a family member, especially for our daughters who adored her.

We have our Shepherd Elke, Dax's protege, at 3 1/2 years old and are training our new Doberman, Maxine, now almost 7 months. With every screw up Maxi makes I remember that she will not be here for ever and we'll look back on these disasters wistfully one day.

Very sorry for your loss William.
 
#12
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I buried her this morning under some trees in our back yard.....man was it tough. Thanks for the kind words from all.


Our pets deserve our sorrow as much as anyone else does, maybe more. Our pets never talk back, they're always glad to see us and they give us 100% unconditional love in return with no expectations.
 
#13
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I buried her this morning under some trees in our back yard.....man was it tough. Thanks for the kind words from all.


Our pets deserve our sorrow as much as anyone else does, maybe more. Our pets never talk back, they're always glad to see us and they give us 100% unconditional love in return with no expectations.
</div></div>

That is as true a statement as one could make. Hope you can stay strong William.
 
#16
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I'm sorry to hear that William.

Almost 17 years... they say the average age is about 12 but some live into the mid teens.

I know it sucks but it sounds like she had a good long life.

Do you have any pics from the past?
 
#17
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Onemoretime</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you have any pics from the past? </div></div>

Here's a pic from a few years back. She slept with us everynight since she was a puppy. I'd get up and she'd get right here, on my pillow.

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#21
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Very sorry to hear William. Sounds like she had a good looong life with you guys. Doesnt make it any easier to let her go though, does it? Ive always tried to look at it as their passing is making room in your heart for another lucky pup.
 
#22
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Hate to hear about your pup William. My dog, Knowledge, is a huge part of my life. I got him when he was just 4 weeks old and he has slept next to me every night and shared chicken nuggets for lunch once a week. I'd be lost without him.

He is 3 years old now and I know how it feels when they are sick or hurting. He was neutered about 3 weeks ago and I worried about him for a week. Pampered him more then my pregnant wife!
 
#23
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: queequeg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry for your loss.

I used to feel embarrassed to admit to the profundity of sadness over the loss of a pet, as though it were frivolous or trivial in the presence of those grieving the loss of a family member. In the presence of those who have lost relatives, even young family members, I would become angry with myself and try to steel my heart out of respect or proportion for the difference between the life of a person versus the life of a dear pet.

But short of the love of a parent for a child, or a baby for its mother, I have seldom experienced the devotion and unqualified love and loyalty of all my dogs, and even a few my cats! When they died, or had to be put down, I felt like pounded excrement, both at the loss as well as my own perception of selfishness.

It's only in the last few years that I have made peace with myself over this conflict and I thank those who have helped me understand that is no insult to our departed family and friends to grieve the loss of our dear animals.

They too are our family.

We still miss our Dax now 2 1/2 years gone. No easy loss for so integral a family member, especially for our daughters who adored her.

We have our Shepherd Elke, Dax's protégé, at 3 1/2 years old and are training our new Doberman, Maxine, now almost 7 months. With every screw up Maxi makes I remember that she will not be here for ever and we'll look back on these disasters wistfully one day.

Very sorry for your loss William.</div></div>

Said perfectly Q.
It seems like it would be better if they lived for a couple of years or 50 years. That way you either would not get so attached or you would be really ready for them to go. Seems like 10 years or so is just the perfect amount of time to totally mess you up.
 
#26
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You have my sympathy Bill... I've lost dogs that were family members over the years. I remember each one lovingly, and know that my life was enriched by them allowing me a short time to be their master... and the subject of their devotion. Pets seem to give so much and never ask for anything in return...
 
#32
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I'm sorry Bud. You have to believe they are in a better place doing the things they love to do. Maybe with some of the other pets we've had in life. My wife and I have always hung on to that. Life for our loved pets has always seemed to short. There is nothing we can say to make it any easier. Just know we are here for ya.
 
#33
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Sorry to hear that William. People who aren't dog owners just don't know how much dogs become part of the family, especially after 16 years. Hang in there!
 
#35
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I know how you feel. Over the past three years, I have to put down two of my brest friends, a 14 year old German Sheperd and a 12 year old Black Lab because of illness. I cried like a little baby. I am sorry for your loss. My only consolation was knowing that my buddies were not in pain any more. Will say a prayer for you and your little girl.
 
#36
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Thanks all for the kind words. I've always been a dog person, had several and lost several. Lady Bug was the toughest loss to date no doubt. I'd like to think that when all of our animals are called home there are wide open pastures for them to play in and all they find on the other side is happiness.

What’s really helping is knowing she's no longer in pain. The last few hours of her life was absolutely terrible. When we walked into the vet late Saturday night and I was holding her, she laid her head over on my chest and looked to be at piece.

For everyone here that’s lost that special friend all I can say is be glad you had them for the short period of time that you did. Never forget them and never feel bad or ashamed for grieving their passing. They were truly a gift from Heaven.
 
#38
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I know how you feel Roscoe. I have lost some very special girls as well. I saw my dad cry like a baby when they lost their pom, I didn't even know my dad could cry.
 
#39
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Sorry for your loss Roscoe. I lost my girl too. I told myself that I would get another one when I get over my loss....that was 18 years ago.
 
#41
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im sorry for your loss roscoe. i have had to do that myself. nothing can replace them, but they are always in your memory and in your heart. take some time then get another little girl or boy. as i look at her picture, its hard to believe she and my akita are so closely related. you will see her again, just not too soon i hope.

rainbow bridge. i like the idea. im gonna get mobbed by a pack of 100+ pound akitas, lol
 
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