i lost my 13 yr old chihuahua very early this morning my son his friend and i buried her my dh never even woke up during the whole ordeal we have had her since she was a pup i cant even grieve with him in a couple of weeks all memories of her will be gone far from his mind thank god i had my son here although he plans to move away come spring alzheimers leave us all feeling so alone when we need someone
Linda, so sorrry for your loss. She must have been so important to you. Did she mean a lot to your husband as well? I'm sure the dog lovers will be round later, to bring their comfort. I'm one of those still debating whether to get a dog and so far not doing it.
linda t, our animals give us so much pleasure. It's always hard to lose one. The death of a beloved pet leaves a hole in our hearts. I'm very sorry for your loss.
So this is where we part, My Friend, and you'll run on, around the bend, gone from sight, but not from mind, new pleasures there you'll surely find.
I will go on, I'll find the strength, life measures quality, not its length. One long embrace before you leave, share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true, but they be they, and they aren't you. And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought, will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed, the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed. And as you journey to your final rest, take with you this...I loved you best.
Linda--I'm so sorry for your loss. I send you many hugs. I have lost many pets during the years, due to rescuing and having kept many, so I know your heartache. I remember one quote, which has made me feel better, and I hope this helps you, too. Here it is: Don't cry because she's gone; laugh because she happened.
Linda i so sympathize with your grief as i have two chihuahuas in that age bracket as well. they do become family members and can i add more loving and loyal than some of our own 2 legged family?? :) not to make light of it, i know how deeply it hurts to lose our companions without AD attached to complicate it more. when you can and feel up to it there are soo many loving babies that could use a nice home -these of course will leave an eternal spot of love on our hearts, you have alot to give -take care -divvi
Linda: Thanks for writing about losing your little dog. I am almost there now. We have two little dachsunds that are getting old. One of them is blind and will have to be put down soon, but, the other one is so very close to my DW that I wonder if she (DW) could survive if we lost her. The way my wife takes care of that little dog and loves her, it would sure leave a hole in her heart to lose her. Well---Me too.
I feel your pain and - Yes this can be a lonesome journey.
thank you all she was so much a part of my life and i have done rescue for many years before ad but brandi was a heart dog i have a min pin and a long hair chi now both young
My condolences on the loss of your little dog. You have lost a member of the family and it's okay to grieve. I'm glad your son was there to help you today.
So sorry that you lost your little Pet...they do become a part of the family.I am sure you will miss her, but think of all the Joy she brought into your lives....Hugs...Rosalie
if it wasnt a hard enough day for me when i got home from work my daughter inlaw called me over to her house thought she wanted to talk about brandi instead in the house she had a cat we both owned he stayed with us but visited with them often anyway this afternoon he was run over and had to be pts whoever did it ran over his hind end and broke his back he was in extreme pain so we had him put down talk about a stess full day im going to bed to hide my husband dosent do the death issue never did will let me deal but with the AD he will say very inappopriate things for whats happening and stress out everyone twice as much
Linda = We had to put down our last dog 2 1/2 years ago. I still miss her but she was 16 and acupuncture stopped helping her hind quarters problem. Since then, every so often I will have a dream where she is running and playing with the energy of a puppy. I have even had dreams that included our first two dogs that were put down in 1985. I hope you two will have happy dreams like that cause it brings comfort.
After going through this myself it July with both our cat and dog, I can only send you hugs. I have to say that our animals are oftentimes the only "family" that understands. I'll be thinking of you!
FOr the last week or two I've come downstairs every morning expecting to find Shadow, our 20-year-old black cat, unable to get up and move around. And every morning she is saying, where's breakfast? She sleeps under the breakfast table on her pad, hops up to eat, makes it to the litterbox, and goes back to her pad. That's it. But her eyes are clear,her voice is loud, her appetite strong. She limps (strained her front leg getting a claw caught in the tablecloth) but she's still here. I just don't have the heart to take her in until she can't walk. As we say, we'll know when it's time. It was certainly time for your kitty, linda. Hugs!
briegull I think it is their eyes that tell us when they are no longer in there. I knew with certaintly when my kitties were no longer with me. Didn't make it any easier when the time came.
We had to say goodybye to our cat Toupee in April and our dear sweet dog, Sara in August. My husband has AD. He is 59 I am 55. I love animals and couldn't stand the house without a pet. So 8 weeks ago we adopted a new puppy. She is now 18 weeks old. I thought it would keep my husband company and he could walk her when I am at work. What was I thinking? She has gotten out of the front door twice. and now when he walks her, he drops her leash and has to chase her. I told him to keep her in our fenced in back yard. We had a discussion before I left for work and when I called him a few hours later, yes he was out walking her. I don't want to get rid of her, because I lover her and I need her in my life, she brings me joy. Now i am constantly worrying about them when I am at work, and he gets angry saying I don't trust him. Winter is coming and I worry about him and her in the cold. I had a major meltdown on my way home and was asking God why he was taking everything I love from me....like Job.
RLK, unfortunately its sounding as though you are at the crossroads of needing inhome care supervision. spouse is becoming less viable to be left alone for long periods of time. its never easy to admit a new stage is upon us but for their safety and our peace of mind it may be time to have someone to checkin on him during the day to make sure things are ok. we hear all the time here of our members speaking how our spouses refuse outside help. sometimes it not a choice any longer-getting out in freezing cold weather with or without the dog will be something to watch as winter gets here. you may need to take over the dog walking as well sooner than later. choices are never easy with AD taking center. good luck, divvi
((linda)) so sorry for the loss of your Brandi. It is so hard, and without the support of our spouses, even more difficult. I am glad you have other pups to help you through this difficult time. ((hugs))