…… Saying good bye to a family member

Cabal

Pissed off Patriot
All,
Been awhile since I posted here, Hoping to get some prayers for my family member we have scheduled to put to sleep on Friday. She has a been huge part of our family for the last 11 years and now at 15 years old she is not able to function anymore, Still trying to deal with having to make this decision and moving forward.
She is a 15 year old Siberian Husky that has ran into major hip issues. I know I will miss her dearly and my wife will be losing her best friend

I can't ease your pain, all I can say is that you're doing the right thing... I've not had a single one of my fur family go on their own.. my wife and I had to make the decision to do it... your baby will have a certain look in her eye when she's ready... if you've seen it and you'll know.... then it's time... our final act of love is to release them from their pain, our pain and loss is secondary to theirs....
15 years is a good long life for a larger breed like a husky, I am sure she's had 15 great years. I am truly sorry for your loss my friend.
 

Cabal

Pissed off Patriot
For our beloved Taush

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...

When I die, I want to go where my beloved dogs went.
 

Cabal

Pissed off Patriot
Thanks again for all the comfort and support you have all provided
I had the Vet scheduled for 4:30 today and unfortunatley she collapsed and passed around 10:00 this morning
I tried to get the Vet to come on an emergency call but by the time they arrived it was too late
I only wish I had known she would deteriote so fast, I would have scheduled this last week
Guilt is setting in a bit as I did not want her to suffer in he rlast moments
The only saving grace for me is she passed in her own home with the people who loved her close by to assist

After looking back, we have had her for twelve years and got her when she was 5
She obviously lived a very long life and will always be remembered

thanks again

Whether you realize it or not... her final act of love was to release you of the burden of making a very painful decision.
 

bipshoft

Inactive
Cabal,

Thanks for your response, took me awhile to respond as me and my wife had to wipe away the tears, I honestly believe that our wonderfull animal would actually do this for us. She was so full of love and caring and I will always miss her. I am still at a loss for words so thank you from the bottom of our hearts
 

summerthyme

Administrator
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It sounds like she gave YOU the final gift, after all.

Don't feel guilty... dying isn't painful, especially a natural death. The brain "checks out" from lack of oxygen and doesn't consciously experience the last throes of the body.

I was blessed that both my 'heart" horses died peaceful natural deaths of very old age. My 30 year old pony, who I'd ridden thousands of miles over 22 years (we "retired" her when she was 27, and she was a beloved pet for her last 3 years) simply laid down one golden October afternoon, after I'd given her a good grooming and rubdown, and when I looked in at her in her stall a half hour later, she hadn't moved, but wasn't breathing anymore. I've always been grateful, because she was showing signs of age and I didn't want to have to make that last final decision.

The memories you have will last forever.

Summerthyme
 

AnnCats

Inactive
I'm glad for the release of your beloved dog's soul. I can tell you that when the animals let go and leave their bodies they can dance through you and let you know how happy they are that they are free.

You'll cry for a long time when you remember your wonderful dog, but you did a fine job of loving her.
 

bipshoft

Inactive
Thanks to all that have responded

Today was very difficult as the emptiness of her being gone set in a bit, Not seeing our beautifull animal and her blue eyes greet us in the morning was a huge change. We are going through the grieving process and remembering all the fun and silly things she used to do. Really missing her much more than I ever thought possible. I have to admit that as a fifty year old man I have come to tears many times throughout the day. This has been much harder than I ever expected. Taush was a very special animal to me and much more so for my wife.
 
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Garryowen

Deceased
Although you cannot replace her, another pup can worm her way into your heart. I pray another one will show up at the right time. These threads always make my monitor blurry.
 

bipshoft

Inactive
Garryowen,
Thanks, we wil consider this
Found a Rainbow Bridge Poem that is probably more fitting for our missed Siberian

The time comes. A Siberian Husky lifts up its head. There is an untested
adventure beyond. Time to go.


Across the Rainbow Bridge is a place for all dogs. A river runs wide and
shallow with tennis balls that fly with their own wings; that is the place
for a Labrador or Golden to await its master's arrival.


The Siberian is not content here. Northward is its trail....


There are soft pastures for Aussies and Border Collies, with sheep and
geese to pen. Agility equipment grows like trees amid Frisbees and
fly ball.


But the North continues its sure wild call, and the Siberian's journey
continues....


Now the air is colder. Now the moon is always full. Now the light is
silver and it breaks and shimmers on fields of bright snow. Now there are
no roads, no walls, no pens, just endless space to run. This is where
Siberians gather, North of the Rainbow Bridge.


They wait in this beautiful place, happy, but not complete. Suddenly, a
howl begins, as one dog senses someone coming, someone very special. All
the Siberians raise their heads and join in the ancient chorus. They dance
like moonbeams and sing like winter winds.


There are red ones like dawn streaks, black ones splattered with many
colors and silver ones like the first strange hour before light. They line
up as if in harness and run together, in a scintillating, many-colored
streak. The leader of the team guides the others past the fields and
river, with racing feet and racing heart. They rush to greet the new
arrival at the Rainbow Bridge, where the leader is rejoined with its
beloved person, never to be parted again.


The glory of the reunion is celebrated by all the Siberians dwelling
beyond the Bridge, a glimmering, multicolored team leaping and whirling
with joy. The light from that scene is what we see on magical evenings in
the northernmost parts of this Earth: The Aurora Borealis, the Northern
Lights beyond the Rainbow Bridge.
 
Cherish the memories of your lost family member - small comfort perhaps, but nevertheless some comfort.

BTDT too many times ourselves - sadly, it never gets easier.
 

Tundra Gypsy

Veteran Member
I'm so sorry to hear of your beloved dog's passing; it brings back my own sad memories. I lost my dog suddenly two years ago. We brought him home from the emergency pet clinic and buried him on our property. I go out and talk to him every so often.

We just got another, sweet little dog, recently, but I still miss my Corgi, Murphy. He was my constant companion for nine years; we traveled to Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming and Canada. He was a wonderful, loving and devoted dog. I'll always miss him; as you will always miss your dog.
 

LeafyForest

Veteran Member
Am sorry you lost your beloved dog - know how much it hurts - but Taush wouldn't want you to be sad but to cherish
the times you had together. Prayers for you and your wife at this time.
 

Tennessee gal

Veteran Member
Cabal,

Thanks for your response, took me awhile to respond as me and my wife had to wipe away the tears, I honestly believe that our wonderfull animal would actually do this for us. She was so full of love and caring and I will always miss her. I am still at a loss for words so thank you from the bottom of our hearts

bipshoft, I am truly sorry for your loss. Last year I had to have our beautiful, loyal and loving Border Collie put to sleep. It was the hardest thing I had to do since my husband's homegoing. It was like losing part of him all over again.
I had my arms around her when she passed on. I am crying now thinking about that time.
I asked the Lord to please let our Lab / Border Collie mix Baby who will be 14 next month go in her sleep so I don't have to go through that again. Your sweet pet truly did give you a gift.
 

bipshoft

Inactive
Thanks again for all the responses,
It is hard to believe a week has already passed, We still miss Taush dearly and are now going through the adjustment of not having her with us. I never thought the passing of an animal would effect me so much. Guess it really shows what an important member of the family she was. Many thanks for all the love and compassion shown by all
 

Norma

Veteran Member
Thanks again for all the comfort and support you have all provided
I had the Vet scheduled for 4:30 today and unfortunatley she collapsed and passed around 10:00 this morning
I tried to get the Vet to come on an emergency call but by the time they arrived it was too late
I only wish I had known she would deteriote so fast, I would have scheduled this last week
Guilt is setting in a bit as I did not want her to suffer in he rlast moments
The only saving grace for me is she passed in her own home with the people who loved her close by to assist

After looking back, we have had her for twelve years and got her when she was 5
She obviously lived a very long life and will always be remembered

thanks again

You have my deepest condolances at the loss of your furbaby. They become like our children. Our little Teddy passed in our arms around a year ago. We just got him out of the animal hospital. My God give you his peace at this time.:bwl:

Norma
 
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