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.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Sled%20dogs/2007/pax.jpg
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.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Sled%20dogs/2007/pax.jpg

Rest well, my girl.
Thank you...


:(

:love: A Loving Tribute from a Loving Mom. :love:

{{{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. :love:

[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. :love:

[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!

[luvofallhorses]

Oh I am so sorry Tamara. Thank you for giving her a wonderful life. You give all your pets a wonderful life and I know how much you loved her and how much she meant to you. She was beautiful and sounded like such a special dog. :love: You will be in my thoughts & prayers. gentle (((hugs))) to you.

[Kater]

My thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry.
RIP always, Paxil!

[Lilith Cherry]

Sweet spirited Paxil you will be missed by all of us. So sorry, Tamara and Stuart.

[Logan]

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

[Louie and me]

I'm so sorry this time has come Tamara - my heart aches for you.

[pomtzu]

It's heartbreaking when we lose such a dear friend, but the wonderful memories will always be with you. You can take them out, look thru them and smile, and then tuck them away in a corner of your heart until the next time. She will always be there when you need her.

RIP dear Paxil. :love:

[gemini9961]

Tamara - I'm so sorry. She had a wonderful life with you. May she be at the bridge leading other teams.

We'll miss you Paxil.

[Queen of Poop]

Leaky eyes here this morning. So very sorry for the loss of Miss Paxil. She was a very special dogger. Now she's an angel dogger to keep watch over you from above. Rest well dear doggie. We all loved you so much.

[Vela]

Well now I'm bawling too. I'm so sorry you had to lose her, but I'm so glad you have such wonderful memories as well. My heart aches for your loss, I know it all too well. Nothing will really help right now, and it can take a long time for the hurt to go, but she loved you with all of her heart and she is still there with you in yours.

[cyber-sibes]

Safe crossing, dear Paxil. You leave pawprints on many hearts, the Northern sky will be all the brighter tonight.
(((hugs))) for Stuart & Tamara

(there's a memorial post on our blog today too)

[cloverfdx]

Oh Tamara my heart sank when i saw this :(. I am so sorry. Rest easy Paxil :love:.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Rest in peace dear Paxil!! Godspeed to the Bridge dear doggie, you will find lots of PT-dogs there, waiting to show you around!!

Tons of hugs for you; Tamara!!:love:

[gini]

The strong, yet invisible silver strands of a love so deep are still attached.
They continue to vibrate as though nothing has changed. But of course, it has changed for you.

May that continued love comfort you knowing you gave Paxil the best life possible and you let her cross to the Bridge when it was her time.

She will not forget you - ever.

[Casper]

I am so sorry to hear about your girl. :(
(((((Hugs)))))


Rest Easy, beautiful Paxil. :love:

[IRescue452]

I'm so sorry :( She'll be a wonderful lead dog over on the other side of the bridge.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry that Paxil has left you.:( :( Her spirit will be with
you forever. Rest In Peace Paxil. You will be missed.




Pat, the tribute to Paxil on your blog is beautiful.

http://sscyber-sibes.blogspot.com/

[Husky_mom]

just as I said in your fb..

she will be missed in countless ways... such a sweet face pup...but you sure gave her and she gave you the best years... run free, Paxil.... lead the way!!

[Grace]

I'm so very sorry.

[ramanth]

Tamara, I am so sorry for you and Stuart. Can't stop the tears. :( :(

RIP Sweet Paxil. :(:love::(

[sisterdog]

Tamara, I'm so sorry to hear Paxil has gone. Finn's Mom said it more eloquently than I, but you are special and Paxil was so special to you. May her memories soothe your heartache. My Checotah will be there to welcome her to the Bridge, and Paxil will lead a team over the Bridge with the northern lights as their trail. God speed, sweet Paxil.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry for your loss. :( She was truly a one-of-a-kind dog. I know she couldn't have found a better place to live out her life than with you. Rest well north of the Rainbow Bridge beautiful Paxil. :love:

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}} Tamara and Stuart.

Run free and lead on at the Bridge, Paxil.:love:

[anna_66]

I was so hoping it wouldn't work out this way:(

I read your post yesterday morning before going off to work and was in tears. Just couldn't bring myself to post anything yet.
I totally understand loosing the dog who changed your life.

She is now free.

(((HUGS)))

[Randi]

I am so sorry for your loss, Tamara. :( Paxil was a beautiful and very special dog. You gave her a good life. :) I know she will always have a place in your heart and I hope the memories will help comfort you.

Rest in peace, Paxil. :love:

((((hugs))))

[joycenalex]

tamara, stuart, the loss of the lead dog is so so hard...i am very sorry

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry. Many others here have already said what I was thinking/feeling.

RIP Paxil

[dukedogsmom]

I am so sorry to hear about about your dear Paxil. It's so hard to lose our special ones. Just think, now Paxil is leading the biggest team of all. Cherish the memories and all of your photos. There will always be that one special place in your heart for Paxil. Whenever you're missing her, let your :love: take you there.

[prechrswife]

So sorry for your loss...:(

[mruffruff]

I have no words to ease your pain, Stuart & Tamara. Know that she is in a better place. She loved you as you did her.

I'm so sorry.

[Cataholic]

Oh, man. LES. I am so sorry, Tamara. Paxil was a special one.

[K9soul]

I am deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. :( Paxil will be missed. She was such a sweet and special little soul. I know you must have such a hole in your heart. Take care of yourself, you will be in my thoughts.

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that your beloved Paxil has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
I know she was very special to you.
Sending hugs your way.

[Twisterdog]

Godspeed, Paxil.

I'm so sorry. :(