The hardest thing I've ever had to do ....

[Surrey's Jewel]

My beloved 'Bella', my 9 year old St. Bernard - the best dog who has ever lived is going to heaven today. I've been trying to let her live out her old age without having to intervene but she's started having seizures and the last one she had was so hard on her I have to get the Vet to come to my house and put her to rest. Can all the dog lovers out there please say a prayer for Bella.

 

[jim]

As an animal lover I feel your pain and have said a prayer for Bella.

 

[bobby]

sorry, i am sad for you. i'm sure she was a great dog, they all are. few things have ever made me cry like losing an animal i love. may her transition to what evers next be joyful as i'm sure her life with you was.

 

[ktm950s]

Losing my dog was the most pain I have felt in my life. Only someone who has lost one can truly know how you feel. I am sorry for your loss

 

[Surrey's Jewel]

Thanks everyone !!

I'm just waiting for the Vet to call me to let me know what time he can come. There is no rush cause she's sleeping comfortably now but she's been so unsettled. Trying to get up and move around but her back legs don't work right anymore so I've just been laying on the floor cuddling her. I've had dogs all my life cause my mom trained seeing eye dogs for CNIB and took in strays etc. and I had a dalmation that I had to put down at 14 because he was obviously suffering but honestly Bella has been a dream dog. She has never done one wrong thing in her life. She is 165 lbs of pure love. I have 7 cats (mostly strays) and she mothers them all and fusses over them and they all love her so much. It's just going to be so weird without her. I've been crying since yesterday but it's also going to be a relief because I've known for a long time I have to do this but have not been able to actually do it because other than old age and her legs not working well she was still enjoying her life. I just couldn't leave her for very long and my house has had to be modified for her to be able to get around (mats everwhere so she doesnt slip - food and water dishes in the living room cause she can't get very far etc etc) I've stopped crying and am feeling positive now that I've made the right decision because she is no longer enjoying life. Thanks for your support !!

 

[myrmidon]

You have my sympathies and prayers. You are doing the correct and the kindest thing. Having the vet come to the house is just the best. May comfort and peace soon be yours as you remember the good times shared by you and Bella.

 

[Very Veronica]

Sending you and Bella all my virtual love xo

 

[BcMod]

It is always best when this can be done in the comfort of the dog's home, in the arms of his/her owner.

I know I will be a mess when I will have to do this for my little girl.

Best wishes on a hard task that you are doing well.

 

[nd1]

All Dogs Go to Heaven...

My beloved 'Bella', my 9 year old St. Bernard - the best dog who has ever lived is going to heaven today.

...

Can all the dog lovers out there please say a prayer for Bella.

Dogs are actually angels sent from Heaven to guide us along our paths in life and to help us accomplish what we need to in order to find our way back to Heaven. Sometimes they succeed, sometimes not; regardless, when the time of their mission comes to an end, they go back to where they came from to take some well-deserved R&R before heading out for another mission.

Please post a picture of dear Bella so we can all say a prayer of gratitude.

 

[Surrey's Jewel]

A picture

If only I could post a picture on this site ... have yet been able to do that ... all I ever get is an error message that says 'invalid file'

 

[Right Said Fred]

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Pets have always been considered a part of our family and it is just as hard to lose a pet as any other members of the family. Hang in there.

 

[Cosmo]

For Bella...

There is a bridge of memories that extends from earth to Heaven above...

It keeps our dear ones near us, takes us back to brighter years, to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments that will be with us always.

And these fond recollections are treasured in our heart so that they always bring us close to those from whom we had to part.

It's the bridge that we call love.

 

[northrnpooner]

How hard that is....

I've had to do it myself...Remember the memories as you have them. My very best thoughts for you...

 

[scene-itb4]

I miss my cat.

I remember back in 1975, my parents split up. I knew my dad was a "jerk" and abusive. It never bothered me. Fifteen months later, the family moved into a low rental apartment that did not allow pets. I watched as the cat was taken away by the SPCA. I cried then, just as I am now. It was a very sad day for me. I had a hamster that died on the morning of the Grey cup back in 1977 or 1978. Again, a very sad day. I know many pets give their owners great joy, and I can really say I would rather have a small pet staying with me that a family member. I don't think I could ever have another pet as I would be balling my eyes out if I had to put it down, or if it got killed

 

[HeMadeMeDoIt]

My heart goes out to you and Bella I know exactly what a horrible time you've been having. I've had to put down my friend a couple of years back and can't imagine the day that I'd have to do it to my current BFF!

I'll say a prayer for you.

 

[snarf]

All the best to you Jewel at this time
We are all here for you
Very sorry to hear of your beloved Bella
We have all been there and its a sad time
Bless ya

 

[Surrey's Jewel]

Bella is in heaven !

Thanks everyone ! Everything went really peacfully and she died in my arms on her stinky, tattered leather loveseat. She was totally brave and looked right into my eyes and she's not suffering anymore. My heart feels like it's been stomped on but I know she couldn't have had a better life anywhere else and she isn't suffering anymore. Thanks again for your support. Love to everyone !!

 

[BS Detector]

Sorry to hear SJ

As you said, I'm sure it is the hardest thing you have had to do but I am guessing you already know it is probably one of the most unselfish as well. May pleasant thoughts and memories be with you.

 

[Surrey's Jewel]

Figuring things out.

I was really struggling for the longest time with the feeling: How do I have the right to call the shot that ends her life when she was obviously a miracle created by 'our creator'. I just didn't feel right about that but then it came to me that I raised her from a little fluff ball and fed her every day and basically sustained her life for all her life and something really bad could have ended up happening. The first big seizure she had she was standing up to get off her couch and she fell during the seizure and got hurt quite bad and scared. I had to do something before that happened again so I guess I did have the right to do it. I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life. She was a long hair dog and a big girl and the hair situation in the house was a HUGE issue. Something a lot of people couldn't (or wouldn't) deal with. I even didn't think I would be able to deal with it in the beginning but she was such an amazing dog. I've gotten rid of all the mats I had to have in trails around the house that she needed to walk on because her hips were so frail and she slipped around on the laminate. I've moved all her feeding bowls and water dish out of the living room and vacuumed again today and my place looks not bad for the first time in a long time. I still have all the cats so there will be hair but nothing could be like Bella. Anyways sorry to bring everyone down on a beautiful day cause I know this is something most 'grown ups' have had to deal with - it was just hard waiting for the Vet all day knowing I had to do that and it was nice reading your mail ! This whole thing just makes me feel lucky to have known love like Bella brought to me that and it makes me realize even more that that is the most important thing in life. Thank you everyone.

 

[BS Detector]

I was really struggling for the longest time with the feeling: How do I have the right to call the shot that ends her life

Don't second guess yourself SJ. I understnd how you feel, I think, but what you did was purely unselfish. It was not like you did it out of convenience. You made that decision so your dog would not suffer. You should know that you did the right thing, as hard as it must have been for you.

Anyways sorry to bring everyone down on a beautiful day cause I know this is something most 'grown ups' have had to deal with

Don't even think about that. I am sure everyone is more than happy to share your burden if it makes it easier for you to know you are not alone. Friends and communities are there for each other, and not just for the good times.