Sassy

Again, much respect....I could never have done what you are going to do when I was your age. I don't even know if I could do it at my age......Give sweet Sassy some hugs and kisses from my Boomer and Cassie.....

Alyssa honey I am so very sorry you are having to face this with Sassy, we all at some point have had to go through this, some of us more than once unfortunately!! I will not lie to you it will be hard on you and on your family, but trust in yourself that you know Sassy better than anyone, especially anyone on here and you live with her every day 24/7, you know when it is time, they have a way of letting you know, some very loudly, while other's do it very softly. My prayers are with all of you and especially you, if you can be in there with her then do it, but if you can't don't think you are failing her because you are not, you are making the most unselish decision for her and putting an end to her suffering, that shows her you truly love her and trust me she knows without a doubt that you love her.
My thoughts will be with you.

This post is coming straight from my broken heart...

but to tell you the truth I am more happy then sad for Sassy. I am very sad that I have to see her leave me forever, but I know keeping her alive will show all the selfishness I could ever have. I've cried a few times already this past week, but I have to say I am happy for her. She is in so much pain and it breaks my heart even more to see her this way, then to see her lying on the Vet's table dead. She will be happy and healthy again at the Rainbow Bridge playing with all her old doggie friends who have passed on and her new pettalk dog friends, and with her old budgie buddy Sunny as well. I know I will see her again someday and that makes it better. Trust me, my heart is broken. This is so unreal, coming home to nothing when I'm so used to see that wagging tail and shining black eyes, but I can't keep her alive. It would be utter torture. I know I will CRY alot, probably cry myself to sleep tommorow night and the following nights. I will cry at the vet's office. It has really sunken in yet that she is going to the RB, it won't for awhile. But I don't want to be sad anymore, I don't want to have the dreadful feeling and emptiness. I just want to be able to remember her with happiness.

Sadly, the dreadful day is almost upon us.

I am sorry, I know I'm rambling. I now have tears streaming down my face again. :(

Anyway, I also heard a lyric in a song today that really made me think:

"Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same" It's so true, especially for my situation right now.

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but I have to say I am happy for her

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You think just like me, maybe that's why we get along so well. I was happy for Thunder too, to finally be out of that pain. He didn't want to be here anymore he was miserable.

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then to see her lying on the Vet's table dead

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Don't think of it that way, think of her spirit just coming out of her body and being beside you again happy and young again. She'll only be gone in body form.

I find it was harder to think about the day coming then after it happened.
I cried alot before the day but after I was happy for him and knew he was still beside me.

Thank Alicia, and also thanks to everyone who has thought of me and Sas and replied. I can't tell you how thankful I am to tell people who actually care. It's wonderful not having to worry about people who say "It's JUST a dog get over it!" Seriously, people are so stupid. They have no idea how wonderful owning a dog is, having unconditional love and loyalty. Someone to go on walks, swims, and hikes with. Someone who is feircly loyal, someone to rant to when NO ONE else will listen. I feel pity for the people who think like that.

Alyssa, my heart goes out to you and Sass right now. That song lyric is all to true.
I also love coming to a place like PT where people won't judge you on your decisions.

Just remember, we love you and Sassy!:love::love:

Alyssa, honey, I can't tell you how sorry I am that you have to send your beloved girl to the rainbow bridge tomorrow. It will be one of the hardest things you have to do in your life. I'm with those that say to go with how you feel about being with her tomorrow. It is a picture that you'll always remember. However, you may never forgive yourself if you're not with her as she says goodbye. Sassy is crossing to a beautiful place where pain is not existent. It's a better place for her. I have a feeling that she is ready to go. Bless you Alyssa. Sassy has had a wnderful life and it's her tme to move on and become a new angel in heaven.
{{{{{{{GIANT HUGS}}}}}}} Godspeed on your journey to the bridge, Sassy. You have been a joy to know and we'll miss you terribly.:(

Alyssa,

I'm sorry I am just seeing this thread now. I don't have words to say to you other then, I'm sorry, and Sassy and you are in my thoughts. I will be thinking of you.

:love:
Breanne

Oh, Alyssa, I am just reading this now. Such a beautiful and sweet girl Sassy is and I am so sad to hear that the time has come for her to go the Bridge. :( My heart goes out to you. {{hugs}}

Oh Alyssa I am also just seeing this thread now. I don't even know where to begin to tell you how sorry I am. Sassy is such a sweet and pretty little girl. Only you know what she goes through on a daily basis. I know you have tried many things to help her and this decision was not taken lightly. You are giving Sassy the ultimate gift of love by letting her go, to be without pain and to be at peace.

I am so glad you decided to be with her when she goes. She needs you there with her. You are her one true constant in life. The one that was always there for her whether she felt bad or good. Hold her head and stroke her and talk to her during. It will be a bittersweet memory you will hold dear to you forever. Tell how special was is and how much you will miss her and you will think of her everyday and of course how much you love her. She will be soothed by the sound of your voice. And she will be your eternal guardian angel and will be be bragging to all her RB friends about how great her mommy was. She will be beeming with pride at your strength and love for her in that most difficult time for you.

((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))
Give Sassy a big kiss for me and tell her we will miss her here very much and we will never ever forget her.

Michelle

Alyssa, I will be thinking of you today.

(((HUGS)))

I am so very sorry that the time has come for you to say goodbye to Sassy. My heart is with you as you take this difficult journey. You may find after she has passed on, the memories of her good times will soon become stronger than the memories of her bad times. God Bless.

What a very sad day it is, but for Sassy, she'll be released from the pain she's in and it will be nice for her to be free from her failing body. I'm so sorry that you are having to say goodbye to your friend today. I know how hard it is, the pain is still so fresh from when I had my beloved Graham PTS, but dispite all the mountains of tears, there was such relief knowing my beloved friend was free from pain. You are a very brave young lady and know that all us animal lovers are with you in spirit today and always.

:love:Thinking and praying for you today, Alyssa!:love:

Alyssa - when we were deciding to have DNR on my sister two years ago, I read a bunch of stuff people had written who had been in a similar position...it was along the lines of 'have your feelings, but put them aside so you can put the other person's well-being first, and decide on that.'

So...make Sassy the centre of all attention and feelings again, and focus just on her - just like you always did, loving her so (I am sure she was just a tad spoiled? ;) ). That will make it easier being with her at the end.

I have been through this, and it is peaceful, I pray that you all will find peace.

HUGE HUGS :love::love::love:

*I hope this is okay, that I wrote in here*


I'm really sorry Alyssa :( Words can not explain it.




Sassy has gone over the rainbow bridge, I can't believe it... Alyssa will probably post something when she is up to it :[ Which I do not think will be soon.

Oh Alyssa.......... I know this time will eventually come for me, and I do not want it to come, but I must say, NEVER think or let anyone EVER tell you that you are being "cruel" for doing the right thing for ANY animal!!!! You are helping Sassy, and removing her from her pain and suffering is the kindest thing you could ever do for her. My thoughts and prayers are with you today, but please take comfort in the fact that you did the right thing and she will always be with you in spirit, and in your heart :)

(((hugs))) to you, dear. You did the most loving thing you could, you let her be free from the pain. The heartache never quite leaves, but it will lessen over time. Your memories of all the fun will last forever. :love:

[[[[[hugs]]]]] :(

:(:(:( My thoughts are with you, Alyssa. So many broken hearts and tears. Wish I could hug you in person. I'm so sorry. Sassy will always be very special to all of us, never to be forgotten.

I just wanted to say that you have been in my thoughts today Alyssa. I guess your pretty little girl has left for the Bridge by now and I know your heart is aching. Please feel all of our (((hugs))). In time the pain will lessen, but the memories will never fade.

{{{Alyssa}}} You're in my thoughts and prayers.

She is gone. My heart is broken. :( I miss her so much already. I've eben crying on and off, and I went out tonight with four friends, so it got my mind off it. I only cried once when I was with them. I will type a full memorial soon, I just can't do it right now. I can't even accept the fact that she is gone yet.

Big big big [HUGS] to you, Alyssa.

(((((((HUGS))))))) Rest in peace, sweet Sassy. :( my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time, Alyssa.

{{{Hugs}}} Alyssa. I am truly sorry for your loss.:(
Run pain free at the bridge, sweet Sassy.

I am so very very sorry for your loss.

Rest In Peace, Sweet Sassy.

It's okay, the memorial thread can wait until you are ready for it. You'll be in all our prayers tonight. Think of Sassy as a little white, happy cloud in the sky for you, okay? She'll always be with you.

{{{HUGS}}}}

I am so sorry for your loss! You have TONS of friends here on pet talk who will be there whenever you need to express your feelings. Sassy had a GREAT life with you if that gives you any comfort at this time. :love: :love: :love:

{{{{{HUGS ALYSSA}}}}}

Rest in Peace Sweet Little Sassy:( Play hard and run free at the bridge, adorable girl:(

Memorial thread here:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=143316

Karen, if you would like to close this thread you may.

A couple of years ago, I had to put down 2 dogs within a month or so of each other and I felt that people might think I was copping out since they were so close in time to each other. But I know it was the right decision in both cases. You will feel more confident & at peace about that aspect in time.