Rest well, Paxil

[Glacier]

I let Paxil go a couple hours ago. She would not have survived the night on her own. We just sped the process up a bit for her.

Her vet, my friend Candace, thinks Paxil had a mass in her stomach. She could feel something when she examined her. She thinks it started to bleed causing a clot in her spinal cord or her brain. She offered to do x-rays and some tests to determine where the clot was, but that knowledge would not have changed the outcome. Paxil had no nerve function in her back end, no reflexes, weak pulse. She was slipping away. Whatever it was that made her my Paxil was already gone.

I sat in her kennel with her for a couple hours, until she started to struggle to breathe. Then I asked Candace to help her cross. She offered no resistance and was gone before the injection was finished.

Paxil changed my whole life. The very first time I stood behind a dog team, she was my lead dog. When she retired this season, I considered it myself. There will never be another like her in my team.

I will miss her yelling at me to hurry up with her dinner; how she always waited until I got comfy to demand I fill her water bowl immediately; kisses from her spotted tongue; woooing at me in the yard; racing Sleet to the door to get back inside; I hate the empty blanket just inside the door beside the woodstove. She claimed that spot as hers the first night she was here and refused to sleep anywhere else.

Rest well, my girl. Thank you...

[captain]

Tamara,

I sit here with tears in my eyes - I am so very very sorry.

Play hard at the RB darlin Paxil - you sure were a beautiful girl ...

{{{hugs}}}

[caseysmom]

Rip sweet girl your momma loved you. I am so sorry Tamara this is the hardest part of giving our hearts to our fur babies. You gave her a great long life she couldn't have asked for more.

[Moesha]

I too am so sorry for your loss. Those happy memories that you have of your dear Paxil will become more cherished pieces of life as time passes. Hopefully soon they will bring smiles to your face rather than tears.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I sat in her kennel with her for a couple hours,
until she started to struggle to breathe.
Then I asked Candace to help her cross.

Paxil changed my whole life.
The very first time I stood behind a dog team, she was my lead dog.
When she retired this season, I considered it myself.
There will never be another like her in my team.



Rest well, my girl.
Thank you...

A Loving Tribute from a Loving Mom.

{{{Hugs}}} to Tamara and Stuart

[finn's mom]

You are a special woman. There are not many who can express their sorrows, joys and everything in between the way that you can. You shoot straight and rarely miss with your words, and this tribute to Paxil is nothing short of heartbreaking and wonderful. I am so grateful to "know" you and your pack. You have taught me so much about dogs and I thank you for that. And, now, having read your heart about Paxil, I realize now that I owe her thanks as well. Thank you, dear girl, for all you did for our lovely Tamara. You will be missed all throughout the world.

[K9karen]

There's a huge lump in my throat. I'm heartbroken along with you, Tamara. I'm so sorry you lost Paxil, but so happy that Paxil changed your life and that your memories will be forever beautiful and vivid and will carry you through your pain. Lead the Rainbow Bridge Team to Glory Paxil!

[jennielynn1970]

I'm so sorry to read that Paxil has passed away. Your words bring tears to my eyes.

Rest well, sweet Paxil. Watch over your mom and dad.

[Alysser]

I have no words to add, Kari said it all for me.

Please accept my deepest condolences. Race away to the RB, sweet Paxil.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Paxil. It sounds like she was very special to you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Rest In Peace Paxil Play hard at the bridge sweetheart

I'm so sorry, Tamara and Stuart. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. She was a beautiful girl and made a profound difference in your life. Thank you Paxil for giving Mom such fond memories.

[Donnaj4962]

LES here. I am so sorry. Paxil was loved right to the very end, and you gave her that final gift to ease her crossing. She is playing, running and having fun at the RB.

RIP sweet baby, and send some special blessings to your mama. She loved you and you will always have a special place in her heart.

[Karen]

Paxil, sweetheart, take the lead for the pack up there at the Rainbow Bridge, we know you will keep everyone in line and running true, now that strength and sight and hearing are yours again. You left some awfully big pawprints on momma's heart, and we know a part of you will always be there, curled up in a big fluffy ball, for when she most needs comforting.

[cassiesmom]

Tamara,

I sit here with tears in my eyes - I am so very very sorry.

Play hard at the RB darlin Paxil - you sure were a beautiful girl ...

{{{hugs}}}

You are a special woman. I am so grateful to "know" you and your pack. You have taught me so much about dogs and I thank you for that. And, now, having read your heart about Paxil, I realize now that I owe her thanks as well. Thank you, dear girl, for all you did for our lovely Tamara. You will be missed all throughout the world.

This goes for me, too. Eyes leaking in Chicago tonight. Paxil, you and Pirate woooo some comfort to your momma, please.
More ((((HUGS))),
Elyse

[CountryWolf07]

Paxil was one of my favorite dogs on PT..

May she rest in peace, and she's very happy now..

Hugs to you!