He passed away this morning. It was his time to go. He went peacefully. 
aw - sorry, bunny. it was time, though :/
Oh, no. Who's Charlie?
I'm assuming Charlie was your dog who was sick. I'm so sorry for your loss. It is never ever easy to lose a pet - they are part of the family. This poem was comforting to me when I lost one of my dogs 2 years ago...
RIP Charlie. Just know he is in a better place without pain. And is waiting for you at the Bridge.
aww bunny, i'm sorry!
you do sound at peace with his passing though, so i'm very thankful for that. hugs, girly.
John Forsythe or Scott Baio?
Awwww {{bunny}}.
Yes, he was my dog (pics in my gallery, he was sexy), sorry if I wasn't clear, my brain is mush.
I am very much at peace with it. I stayed with him, I watched him go. We had to put him to sleep, he had 2 seizures or strokes, he had toxins in his blood mostly because of the damage the cancer did to his kidney. He was not ok at all and it would've been selfish to try and save him. He was not happy anymore.
I'm an emotional wreck right now, coming home to a beagle-less house, his stuff is everywhere. Was going to give him a bath today.
When people say "you will just know" when it is time to let go, it is very true, as corny as it sounds.
I've got a giant hole in my heart right now.
So sorry. :(
So sorry, Bunny. I am glad, though, that you are at peace with his passing, and that you made his life as joyful and comfortable as possible until he was just too sick to stay here. {{{Bunny}}}
*haz a sad*
I'm really sorry that it was his time. I still grieve for pets long gone.
(((bunny))) I'm so sorry.
Original Post by cptbunny:
Yes, he was my dog (pics in my gallery, he was sexy), sorry if I wasn't clear, my brain is mush.
I am very much at peace with it. I stayed with him, I watched him go. We had to put him to sleep, he had 2 seizures or strokes, he had toxins in his blood mostly because of the damage the cancer did to his kidney. He was not ok at all and it would've been selfish to try and save him. He was not happy anymore.
I'm an emotional wreck right now, coming home to a beagle-less house, his stuff is everywhere. Was going to give him a bath today.
When people say "you will just know" when it is time to let go, it is very true, as corny as it sounds.
I've got a giant hole in my heart right now.
Oh my gosh, this just made me cry at work... that's the most beautiful/sad story I've heard in a long time!! Gosh, like a knife in my gut..
oh bunny :(
i'm so sorry! i know what it's like to lose a dog you love so very much.
you did the right thing for him though, and i'm glad you are at peace with it.
{{{bunny}}}
Aw. I'm really glad you were able to let him go.
It is so difficult, especially when you've had them for many years.
**hugs**
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you are going through. I had a cat for 15 years (Aristotle) and he was my best buddy in the world. He was always wanting to be on my lap or by my side. My wife and I are not going to have kids so our pets mean so much to us. He was the ideal beautiful tabby. He got sick really quick last year and went from being totally fine to having to be put down in a week and a half (vet thinks it was cancer). I was totally devastated and still get upset when I think about it. I actually broke down this past weekend thinking about him. August 17th will always have a small cloud hanging over it.
Regardless of how much I miss him, I SO hated watching him suffer and would never have prolonged his suffering just to satisify my own wants. He had a good life and brought so much joy not only to my life but anyone who walked in our house and got their ankles rubbed by him.
I say all of this in the hopes that you remember all of the good times you had with Charlie. You will always miss him but nothing can ever take away the memories or the love you have for him. Cry when you need to but stay strong and know you're not alone.
You mentioned the hole in your heart -- know that that hole will NEVER be filled -- and that's a good thing. He was special to you and he will always be with you.
I'm sorry to hear, cptbunny. RIP Charlie.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost Buttercup (the dog in my avatar) a few years ago to cancer at the age of only 5, so I know what you are going through. I suggest putting up a new memorial photo of Charlie in your home - doing that helped me have a special place to see her face in the weeks and months after we lost her.
Every time I hear of a beloved pet leaving his or her family, I think of this touching story ...
SHANE
Some of the most poignant moments I spend as a veterinarian are those spent with my clients assisting the transition of my animal patients from this world to the next. When living becomes a burden, whether from pain or loss of normal functions, I can help a family by ensuring that their beloved pet has an easy passing. Making this final decision is painful, and I have often felt powerless to comfort the grieving owners.
That was before I met Shane.
I had been called to examine a ten-year-old blue heeler named Belker who had developed a serious health problem. The dog's family -- Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane -- were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane could learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me -- I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
Robin Downing, D.V.M.
{{bunny}}
I am so sorry and understand exactly what you are going through. No matter how much it hurts it was the right thing to do and I am happy that you realize that it was time to let go.
RIP Charlie
{{{bunny}}} I'm so sorry for your loss, and I admire you for all you did for him. What a lucky dog he was.
