Sugar & Marlin have gone to Rainbow Bridge

[Freedom]

Both dogs were assisted to Rainbow Bridge this afternoon.

Sugar stopped eating on Sunday. The tumor had grown noticeably, the entire left side of her face was swelling up. I was able to hand feed her canned food, but I saw no point in letting the disease continue its progress.

Marlin has been hanging on for me the past few weeks. He life consisted of spinning, eating and sleeping. The only way to stop his frantic spinning and barking was to give him a sedative, which meant he was sleeping his life away. Starvin' Marlin was hungry to the end, but could not find his food bowl without help.

We spent an hour in the backyard in the sunshine (with the others dogs as well) before we left for the vet. Sugar dozed, Marlin spun, neither would come to me, I had to keep going to get them and pick them up to hold them. Clearly, it was time.

Sugar Dugar and Marlin Darlin' I love you both so very much! I am sorry we just couldn't help either of you any longer.

[Pinot's Mom]

I know how this hurts, and I'm so sorry, but you did right by both of them. They know how you love them.:love:

Godspeed to the Bridge, dear Sugar and Marlin; Peace to your Mom who loves you so.:love:

[Karen]

Rest in pace, fluffs. Know you were loved until the very end, and now your suffering is over.

[pomtzu]

Oh no Sandie. My heart just sank when I saw this. I am so sorry that you had to let them go, but you absolutely did the right thing for both of them, tho I'm positive it was one of the most difficult decisions you ever had to make. They are both at peace now.

Godspeed Marlin Darlin and Sugar, as you travel paw in paw to the beautiful Rainbow Bridge. I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person (dog), but thanks to your loving Mom, I feel like I knew you. All of her stories and pictures and videos of you and all of The Fluffs, brought you into all of PTers hearts and homes. I know that I will really miss you.

{{{Hugs}}} to both you and Dad, Sandie.:love:

[Randi]

Although it hurts, you made the right decision. What you described was not the kind of life they wanted, and now they are at peace. I hope you will find comfort in this sad time.

Rest easy, Marlin and Sugar, you were so loved and will be in your mom's heart forever. :love:

((((hugs))))

[Grace]

What great lives those two had - surrounded by love :love:

Hugs for you, Sandie :love:

[Queen of Poop]

So very sorry for your double loss. Glad they got to go together though. Sending you a big HUG!!! :love::love::love:

[prechrswife]

I am so sorry. :( Just know that you did the right thing for both of them. (((((Hugs))))) to you today...

[robinh]

Oh Sandie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Two so quickly and so close together must be devastating. My heart breaks for you.

I remember when you wrote to me when you were thinking of adopting Sugar. You were so excited - then you were so brave and took on the rest of the fluffy butts. Sugar and Marlin have had the best for the last years of their life. And now they've been helped on to the next step with love and dignity. They wouldn't have asked for more.

RIP Sugar and Marlin.

[ChrisH]

Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sugar and Marlin, rest in peace now, beautiful ones. You were, and always will be, much loved.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sandie, I am sorry for your loss. Have fun at the Bridge Sugar and Marlin!

[kittycats_delight]

My heart aches for you Sandie. big big (((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))) I am so glad they found you though as I am sure there wasn't a better or more loving mamma they could have had. Your angel fluffs will watch over you & your dad.

[cassiesmom]

Oh, Sandie. This is the news I was dreading. I am so sorry for your losses. (((HUGS))) I know how much they are loved. Thinking of you.

Edited to add: I'm sure Ozzy and Phred were on hand to greet Marlin and Sugar.

And I agree with Pomtzu: " I never had the pleasure of meeting you in person (dog), but thanks to your loving Mom, I feel like I knew you. All of her stories and pictures and videos of you and all of The Fluffs, brought you into all of PTers hearts and homes. I know that I will really miss you."

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry Sandie. I am in tears here at my desk. It is difficult to make this decision for any of us, but to have to make it for two at once....... :( But it was the right decision, of course. Now they are both happy and healthy at the bridge.

RIP Sugar and Marlin

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry Sandie.:( Sugar and Marlin had a dogs dream come true of a life with you and your dad. I'm sorry you had to let both of them go to the Bridge at the same time. You can take comfort in knowing they won't have to look for each other when they get there. Big {{{hugs}}} to you and your dad.

[Cataholic]

I am so very sorry. You did right by both of these dear souls, and the love and compassion you showed them was astounding. RIP, sweet little ones, you were much, much loved. Hugs to you, Sandie.

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that both Sugar and Marlin had to go to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
I know you did all you could for them, sending hugs your way.

[sasvermont]

I am sorry to hear this news. I followed your other threads about the problems. I was hoping you would ease them on their way, soon. It is so difficult to know when, but eventually everyone figures that out.

Your heart will be heavy for awhile, I am sure. You should rest easy knowing that they are together, happy, healthy and will be playing their little hearts out, without pain.

These two fluffs were loved for sure. We all cry with you.

Sas and her campers:love::love::love::love:

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so sorry to see this. I hope you know that you did everything to give them wonderful lives.
Many prayers for you and your dad.

[Lilith Cherry]

Oh Sandie I am so sorry to hear this sad news. At least your darlings will be together. They were really lucky to be a part of your wonderful family of fluffs and will always be alive your heart. Love and hugs to you , your Dad and the rest of the pack:love:

[kaycountrygal]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know it wasnt easy but it was the right thing to do. You loved them enough to let them go and be free of their health problems. ((Hugs)) to you. Kay in NC

[Varga]

I'm so, so sorry for your loss :(

Rest in peace little Sugar and Marlin :love: You were very deeply loved :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sandie, I'm so sorry for your loss of both of these wonderful dogs.:( You did the right thing and they know that you loved them very much. RIP sweet Sugar and Marlin.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[MoonandBean]

I can only echo everyone else and tell you how sorry I am but how blessed they were in their lives...and in the dignified passing that you afforded them. RIP Sugar and Marlin!

[happylabs]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I agree with the others that you did the right thing. We somehow always know in our hearts when it is time. I know how difficult this is. They will always be in your heart as Casey is still in my heart.

[Alysser]

Oh my gosh, two at once. I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the heartbreak. Rest easy, Sugar and Marlin. You can be assured that they are happy and youthful again at the RB. :love:They were so lucky to get you for a mom. Please remember that.:)

[Roxyluvsme13]

Big tears over here :(, I'm so sorry, Sandie. Huge hugs to you. Rest in peace sweet Sugar and Marlin Darlin :love:, I hope you can find Roxy up there to guide you around.

[IRescue452]

I'm so sorry to hear this :( Animals on this forum become pets to all of us and we love them dearly even if we've never met them in person. Our thoughts go out to you. Sugar and Marlin are happy and healthy again on the other side now and they have each other.

[lizbud]

Oh my gosh, two at once. I am so sorry. I cannot imagine the heartbreak. Rest easy, Sugar and Marlin. You can be assured that they are happy and youthful again at the RB. :love:They were so lucky to get you for a mom. Please remember that.:)


I could not have said it any better. I am so sorry for your loss of these two loved sweethearts.:(
They could not have had a better home or a better life than the one you gave them.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh no Sandie :(. I'm so so sorry for your loss of your sweet fluffs :(. Major hugs for you my friend. :love:

[fritz03]

My sympathy Sandie on the loss of Marlin and Sugar,it's not easy losing your best friends,you did the right thing and they are now out of pain and running free at the Rainbow Bridge.I am sure they have played with Fritz and Ruffles by now.

[dab_20]

So sorry I didn't see this until now. Deepest sympathies for the loss of your two beloved fluffs. Play hard at the rainbow bridge Sugar and Marlin.

:( ((hugs))

[Freedom]

Thank you for posting. Slowly, each day gets a bit easier.

[Miss Z]

I could have sworn that I already posted on this thread, but I see that I haven't, and must express my deepest condolences for your loss of Sugar and Marlin. :( I just know that you did everything in your power to keep them happy and comfortable, Sandie. You did right by them right up until the very end. :love:

With some time, the fond memories will outweigh the sad ones, and they will always be in that special place in your heart. RIP little ones.

[ramanth]

So very sorry for your losses. :( :(

Sugar and Marlin, rest in peace! I know you knew you were loved. :love:

[Freedom]

Thank you for posting, Zara and Kim. I'm starting to realize just how much I was doing, especially for Marlin.

[mrspunkysmom]

I am so sorry to hear of Sugar's and Marlin's passing. I need to get over to the dog section more often, so I missed this. The change in your signature on Chestnut's post clued me that something had happened. Play hard at the Bridge, Sugar and Marlin. :love:

[Freedom]

Thank you for posting, it means a lot to me. Facing another imminent loss, with Chestnut, is such a shocker.

[phesina]

I am so very sorry, Sandie, about your loss of these two beautiful sweet souls together. Deepest sympathy to you and your father and all your other babies.

God bless you and bring you comfort.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} and ~~~~~~~PURRS~~~~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and kitties

[Freedom]

Thank you Pat, I appreciate you taking the time to come on the dog side and post.

[Sowa]

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[Freedom]

Thank you for posting, Sowa.

[Asiel]

I'm so very sorry to have missed your post Freedom-- haven't been able to come on too often lately so I just spotted this now. Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. It never gets easier but you have the consolation of knowing you gave them the best life and they are now free of pain.

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Sugar and Marlin. They were adorable little dogs and the time we have with them is just never enough, but it was their time to go.
Play happily sweet ones, together forever. :love: