Coco, I know I am emotional right now, but often I think perhaps you are my guardian angel...
I signed on with tears still streaming down my face to post that I just held my beloved dog Kasey as he drew his last breath. *tears*
I am waiting for my family to come home so we can place him to rest.....
Here I sit with him, so thankful for the life and love we shared...and thinking, such a good boy, you passed right where Lynn always said he wished you would, in your most favorite comfy spot....and thanking him for waiting for me to be with him....
I miss him already. I miss Lynn by my side to comfort me..Our pups have always been more like our children then pets.
So Coco, how greatly I needed to hear your kind words ((hugs))
Nikki So sorry about your pup. I just went through that painful thing as well Look up the poem "rainbow bridge" it it lovely I truly believe they will be waiting there for us,
Nikki, with tears in my eyes, my heart knows how your heart hurts right now with the loss of your faithful and loyal friend Kasey. You nurture all of us and your beloved Kasey knew that his final resting place would be in his "moms" arms.
In my posts I try not to say "I know just how you feel", because who can know what anyone else feels, what their pasts, hopes, challenges, are...
But with Kasey, I think I know, or if I don't know, I understand.
My husband and I nurtured, loved, and lost many animal companions. All were rescued. I treasured that regardless of their pasts, they trusted us to love and care for them.
Among the most heartbreaking was the loss of our dear dog Bozena which was about a year and a half ago. I had to take her in to be euthanized due to multiple problems compounded by advancing age. The vet said it was the humane thing to do. The only thing to do.
She and my husband had a love and a trust that was solid. But, he did not even realize she was gone. Grieving her loss and his loss of understanding was one of the hardest times. So, I can't know if that is a part of it for you, but I can say that I understand the grief of your loss.
Nikki, I am so glad that things are improving. As somebody said, your devotion is astounding and what a love the two of you have. I am so sorry about Kasey. We love our furry creatures so much.
Abby, your words rang so true for me. When Bert and Scruff died in 2006, that was a terrible part of my grief. Gord had loved them so much and yet seemed to barely know they were gone. We stood together with Scruff as he was being euthanized and yet he really didn't seem to be affected. All of this is sometimes more than we can bear.
Oh Nikki, My heart breaks for you. I know you will miss your sweet Kasey. They do become family. May you find some time to rest this next week. You have been through so much.