My dog

[TerokNor]

Next week I am flying home from New Zealand, after 7 months here and earlier than I first wanted, but I wanted so much to see my dog again, that I decidet going a few weeks earlier is fine.... have seen and done and learned a lot here.

And what happend now?
My dog got put to sleep! A few days before I am back.
Now I will fly home to bury her and it feels terrible!
And tomorrow also would be her 17th birthday.

Feeling just sad now. As if a bit of my soul died. And I am really scared of coming home and seeing with my own eyes that she is gone.

TerokNor

 

[Amaris]

Oh no!
Oh, TerokNor, I'm so sorry that happened to you!
Poor goggie.

 

[Biffette]

I remember your other threads about New Zealand and missing your dog. My condolences.

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

I am very very sorry to hear this TerokNor. I'm very sad for you

:: hug ::

 

[Gul Re'jal]

I'm so sorry to hear that It seemed to be so close to see her again and now...such a sad and final reunion with her

 

[Deranged Nasat]

I'm very sorry to hear that, Terok Nor. I know how difficult it was for you to leave her; as Biffette says, we remember your earlier posts on the subject. My sympathies for the loss.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

Oh, TerokNor, I'm so sorry!

 

[rhubarbodendron]

oh I'm so sorry to hear that.
Still, 17 is a really biblical age for a dog.
And I'm sure your family didn't have her put to sleep for no reason. If it spared her pain it was the best thing to do.

It sounds utterly cruel but in my experience (5 decades with dogs) it is the best to immediately get yourself a new dog. Of course, no other dog can ever replace your one, but that's just because, like human friends, all dogs have their own personality. Still, a new dog can fill at least part of the gap left in your life and distract you from your loss, making things easier for you.
And if you take a dog from a shelter or pet sanctuary, you can at the same time help some poor little doggie. Or maybe even two?

[...]I care more about my dogs than people in general

great minds! My old zoology professor used to say: if you know people, you'll love animals.

 

[Shanndee]

I am so sorry TerokNor. I remember how hard it was when I lost my dog. That was 20 years ago...and every now and then my cat will do something exactly like my dog used to, and wonderful memories come rushing back.

I know it doesn't help much right now...but to have 17 years worth of wonderful memories is a really good thing.

My deepest sympathies...

 

[Winterwind]

Sincerely sorry for your loss, TerokNor, especially the timing of things. My little guy means the world to me and I can't imagine losing him so again, my sincerest sympathies.

 

[bbailey861]

My sincere condolences.

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

I'm sorry to hear this...especially the timing of it.

Has anyone told you why the decision was made? I may just be odd, but sometimes it helps me a little to actually have some evidence as to why a decision was made.

 

[Mary Ann]

I'm so sorry, TerokNor. Losing a beloved pet is always difficult. *hug*

 

[Kirk's_Tights]

Wow, that sucks....

It sucks even more that you couldn't see your dog before she died.

My dog was 15 and he had cancer. He lived with my dad still (he was the family dog and we all grew up and moved out at this point) and my dad brought him in without telling anyone but my older brother. I wasn't really happy about that because of course I don't want to see him be put to sleep but, at the same time, I wanted to be there as one of the last things he saw, so I could say my goodbyes....he was an awesome dog. So awesome.

Sorry to hear about your loss, it is never easy losing a pet...my pets are my kids.

 

[Lumi]

Aww.... I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[TerokNor]

Thanks for the nice words. We just buried her today, well her ash. That was hard.

That the decision to put her to sleep than and not later was the right decision I am sure off. The vet said, she starts suffering...and I would have NEVER want her to suffer, just because I still need some days to be back home. And I know that my parents would have not made that decision, if it wasn´t necessary.

She is at peace now... and as I believe in a life after death, in my mind she is now with my other pets and her dog friends (she was the last surviving dog of that dog generation) playing on the meadows next to the rainbowbridge. And one day we will meet again. While I intend to still live some time, I am looking forward to that day. Hmm... I can understand when old people say, they wish to go. If you have lost many loved ones by then and believe in a life after and meeting them again, than death looses the blackness and fear somehow.

A new dog right now is no question. Though most of her things will be going to an animal shelter.

Thanks people.

TerokNor

 

[SmoothieX]

Your dog can now run free over the Rainbow Bridge.

My dog and I are inseparable. I'd give anything if she made it to 17. Dogs and man just belong together.

 

[cooleddie74]

I am so, so sorry to hear this, TerokNor. I remember when my childhood dog was put to sleep...I and my family had her for 15 years and I was a complete wreck for a good while afterwards. My deepest condolences, my friend. Things will look up. Just remember all the great times.

{{{Bear hug}}}

 

[Amaris]

Oh, TerokNor.