Not baseball related but

catch - Sorry to hear about your dog. They do truly become part of the family and we have a lot of dog lovers here who can understand your emotion.

You have our sympathy.

I have been there my friend – several times. There is nothing like a great dog at your feet. I remember a neighbor years back whose dog passed away and he said its just a dog…..I didn’t get it then, or now and hopefully I never do.

Your pain is caused because you have morals and character. To vent here is never a problem.

I wish I had some great wise words that would help you through this but I don’t. It hurts, but you will never forget that dog if that helps at all.

God Bless!

Concentrate on all of the good memories and fun times you have had with your sister.

Give yourself and your family a pat on the back for providing one of God's creatures a pleasant existence here on earth.

Although she may not be with you much longer, you should realize that she will take her good memories with her on her journey. She appreciates you as much as you appreciate her.

Don't feel helpless...feel like you helped.

futurecatcher 27,

I am sorry about your dear friend. It's tough to see a loved one fail, no matter what specie...

This may be silly to a non-pet owner/lover. But not to those of us who are and have lost a very special friend. Pets are more than friends--they are family.

Like with any grief, go with your feelings. Grieve and mourn, cry, and then laugh with good memories. Know that you will have a part of her with you forever. We'll tuck you in our prayers for the strength to cope with this sad time.

And then play baseball. Your friend will want you to.

futurecatcher ...

As others have said, we can empathize with your pain, with your distraction as you ponder your beloved little pet's situation and fear the worst. It sounds like she has been a great companion for you, and a lovely gal that you have loved and cared for as God wants us all to do with our pets.

Just remember how much love ... the best, unconditional love is from a dog, I think ... and joy and laughter she has brought to you and your family. And remember how much you care for her. As hard as this may be to read, please remember that when she is ready, she will let you know ... they always do, mine all have. (We just have to be prepared to 'listen' to them when they tell us.) And then allow yourself the grieving, the tears, and then cherish the memories with a smile in your heart, knowing you did the best by her that you could and that she lived a long and wonderful life with her "people family".

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I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said:


I Just Wish I Was Half As Good As My Dog Thinks I Am


They're not people. In some ways, they're better...

cadDAD

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From a dog person let me say this----I have been there too many times---the toughest part is putting the "buddy" down but sometimes it has to be done because of the suffereing they are enduring---with the means Vets have now it can be done so peacefully in less than five seconds---trouble is the dowont tell you about the pain.

After many years of not having a dog - poor girl - we had to put her down - and the kids all out of the house (sort of...), we acquired both a beautiful American Pit Bull Terrier brindle puppy (DON'T even start.....) and a rare seven year old hairless Chihuahua. They are almost as relaxing and fun as a good double header on a Sunday afternoon. (Anybody else remember those?) And my pitching accuracy doesn't matter any more; the Pit Bull will retrieve anything resembling a ball.

Sorry to hear about your dog. There's gotta be a doggy heaven. Something that brings as much joy and campanionship has got to get it's just rewards in the end.

By the way - the Chihuahua rules the roost for the time being. Anyone or anything can be trained to keep in line, including a rambunctious four month old puppy.

Catch-sorry to hear the news about your pup. I've been down this road before several times. To pick up on what TR noted above, do what's best for your old friend when the time comes and put your feelings aside.

Your dog has no one but you to do what's best for them and hard as it is, I think the best thing is to honor that trust and, again, to do only what is in their best interests and their dignity.You'll be left with having done the right thing and all the great memories I'm sure you've had.

I have to agree with TR and HeyBatter.
It's the one thing that as Humans that own pets must accept as hard as it is. There comes a time when we must do what is right and put are animal friend's down.
They will suffer with a smile on there face to be with you.
It's never easy. She/he will let you know when it's time.
My one true belief is that God love's all living thing's.
And yes there is a Doggy Heaven.
EH

footnote:


When I put my Black Lab down it was like losing a child--he had been a seeing eye dog--I knew him as a pup with the family that trained him and when SUNDOWN, that was his name, was returned because he could not cut it in thunderstorms, I ended up getting him at the age of three---he was 14 when the final days came and I can say this --he was suffering even if he did not admit it--when he was given the final shot he looked at me with those loving eyes,gave a deep sigh as if to say "thanx" and it was all over--as the vet, myself and my wife cried like babies--- but he had given us a great life and he was no longer suffering


Now I have a 2 yerar old Westhighland Terrier who is like another child---they are great pets, companions and friends

its just really hard

She had a better day today,but still didn't eat much.We took her to the vet again today,to get her pain pills.We are just hoping she can make it until may 24,when my sister returns from college.

its hard

Futurecatcher,....I feel your sadness and worry.
Animals are such blessing in life. Their unconditional love is such a treasure.
I will hope with you.

futurecatcher,

Your post brought back bittersweet memories for me from over 10 years ago. We had Elwood, the big goofy yellow lab, from the time he was a small pup until he was about 12. He was such a friendly dog, and as someone said a few posts earlier, I wish I was half as good a person as my dog thinks I am! Suddenly his health went downhill, he had trouble standing up, he was getting sick all over as you mentioned. The vet said there was nothing they could do for him (several tumors), and I sat on the floor of the vet's office with him, held his head and petted him, told him what a good dog he was, and sobbed as they started the IV to put him painlessly to sleep. All the workers in the vet clinic were sobbing with me.

It's tough my friend, but just think of what you have meant to your dear canine pal. You have been her sunshine, her playmate, her comforter, her best friend. You have given her a safe and loving home and a wonderful life. Hang in there and know that many of us have been there with you.

It is with great sadness that I inform everyone that we put my dear Yoyo to sleep today.Watching her suffer,and starve herself was too much.She was so calm at the vet,but I just couldn't hold myself together.Ive had her for years.

Thanks for all the kind words

I'm sorry to hear the sad news.

You're very welcome for the kind words futurecatcher27.

All of us pet owners know what you've gone through and it is not at all easy. Just cherish the memories and at the appropriate time bring another pet into your life. They truly are wonderful.

i guess i must have missed this thread.i'm sorry to here about your loss.it is a hard thing to deal with.
as a side note i have a yellow lab that is about 13 yrs. a couple of years ago had a tumor and part of a kidney removed. i was telling a friend about it .he recomended Esiac tea. it's a real pain to make but i've been giving it to him ever since and he runs around like a puppy, well an older puppy. just putting it out there.

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It is with great sadness that I inform everyone that we put my dear Yoyo to sleep today

I am so sorry to hear the sad news.
Thank goodness there is no more suffering and it was peaceful.

This is why I believe in a doggie/animal heaven!

Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzz

futurecatcher27:

I'm sorry.

futurecatcher 27

I'm so sorry. Old dog = old friend. She will live in your memories forever. My thoughts are with you.

futurecatch, I, too, am so very sorry to hear your news. I have never had to do that, but know that it must be such a deep pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers kiddo.

futurecatcher ...

May I add my sympathy as well. I am sure many of us who have been following the thread are crying with and for you as we have been through similar. And altho I'm not quite sure about doggies and kitties in heaven, I too believe that the Lord must do something to reward our precious furry family members.

Rest well in your memories and allow yourself to grieve. Nothing wrong with tears !!!

Futurecatcher:

I too am sorry - and will be thinking about you and your old friend

Futurecatcher: My heart is with you...you will never forget, but time will ease the hurt and allow you a smile when you think about your beloved dog.

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Originally posted by futurecatcher27:
It is with great sadness that I inform everyone that we put my dear Yoyo to sleep today.

I'm sorry to hear that. I had to put our dog down last summer....one of the toughest things I've ever had to do. The pain will fade but the memories will last forever.