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Johanna..
I am so sorry!:( I know your heart is truly aching right now... and you are in my prayers along with happy healthy RB Binx...
Just know that you gave him every chance you could which is 150% more than what most people would..
He got to experience a happy life and learned what true love is.. You did such a wonderful thing for him by loving him and treating him like he was the special pup we know he was... I know he knows you love him and did all you knew to do... {{{HUGS}}}
You are a very big person to take on the burdon you did... and we all respect you a lot!
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I thought it might be easier this morning, but.....
I have read everything everyone has said & I don't know what more comforting words I can add. Just know that he loved you & you loved him & that you did what you thought best for him.
I'm here if you want to talk at all...any time.
I still hope you can come to Findlay sometime, I'm sure we'd all like to comfort you and share some of those wonderful Binx stories.
You will be missed big boy, by your mommy and by anyone who ever knew you. You were so loving and always so happy.
I'll never forget this picture, one of the first ones you showed us of Binxy boy. It always made me smile, and always will.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9b75b2b.jpg
Have fun at the RB big boy and say hi to my Keisha girl when you see her.
Anna
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I'm so very sorry to read your sad news today. I didn't know Binx well, but had always admired your lovely picture of him that is in your signature.
No-one was better placed than you to know what was best for Binx. You had to make a very painful decision and I am sure you were right to do so.
Rest in peace sweet Binx.
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I'm so sorry to hear about Binx, it the hardest decision to make but I'm sure it was the right one and Binx will understand that. {{{HUGS}}}
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Johanna - I just saw this and wanted to tell you how sorry I am. I have tears in my eyes now hearing of your loss.
I believe that Binx knew just how much he was loved! I never got to meet him, but have followed his story from the beginning. From reading all the posts, I learned that you are a strong caring woman who took on the challenge of loving and caring for him without reservation. That must have made your deicision even more difficult.
RIP Binx
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OMG,it´s so sad to hear it... I´m so sorry....RIP Binx :(
Hugs to you Johanna
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so hard to see thru my tears..... oh Johanna.. I'm so sorry!!!!! *HUGS* I know in my heart and believe you did what you thought was best. Please don't blame yourself. You gave him love and a chance.. something he probably wouldn't have recieved with his previous owner.
Binxy boy.. I'm going to miss you. :( :(
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I guess I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. Just know that Rottie and I are very sorry for your loss and your pain. :(
Always keep your precious boy in your heart, and in time, the guilt will subside.
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We all know how much you did for wonderful Binx, and in the end you made the most difficult decision, but in his best interest. I wish our words could comfort you during this very sad time. With condolences,
Andrea
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Johanna: I'm sorry that I didn't have much to say before....I was crying too hard :(
I'm trying really hard to say something that will bring you comfort but the words escape me now. You must be in so much pain, but please don't blame yourself or feel that you let him down. As hard as it was, I think you made the right decision and one good thing is that you don't have to go through this alone. We love you and will always be here for you.
To all of you who posted pictures of Binxie, they are lovely and Phred, what can I say. You continually make me cry with the words you write (don't worry, it's a good thing says Martha).
With Speckles being 16 I know that I will have to face it one day and reading all the experiences here on Pet Talk gives me encouragement that I will make the right decision at the right time.
Hugs to you Johanna.
PCB: what a lovely Binxie angel :)
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So sorry!
Oh my gosh, I am shocked. Actually, I am not, from all the problems he was born with, it sounds as though you did the right thing for the Binx man. I would have done the same thing.
Remember, we are here to protect and care for our pets and make tough decisions from time to time.
Binx deserved to be at peace with his birth defects. He is now. He is there with all of the other fine (and not so fine) pets of ours. Rest in Peace sweet Binx.
Sas and her happy campers
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I am still crying every time I look at this thread. It's hard for me to even visit Pet Talk at the moment. I never even met Binx in person, but I feel so sharply the pain anyway. It is the first time I have realized just how much I come to feel for the other pets here that I come to know through pet talkers.
I know other links have been provided, but I thought I'd throw in the one where my tributes to my RB collies are as well...
www.in-memory-of-pets.com
For an example... this is Willie's tribute page. He puts your choice of music etc. The poem I wrote.
http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/per...e.asp?ID=12227
You and Binx continue to be in my prayers.
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Oh, Johanna, I am so sorry. It took such great courage and love to make that decision. My heart is aching for you, my tears are flowing for you.
{{Many, many, Hugs}}
Rest in peace sweet Binxy.
Chris
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Johanna, I don't know what to say except I'm so sorry that you had to make this difficult decision. You did so much for Binx, and had such hope that the white coats would be able to help him. You did so much to try and find someone who could help, and I can't imagine there are than many people in this world that would have gone to such lenghts. But you did. You gave him so much love and I know he knows that.
I can only imagine what you have gone through in the last few days as you arrived at this decision. {{{Hugs}}} to you at such a difficult time.
RIP sweet Binxie. You left paw prints in so many hearts and you will dearly be missed. :(
PS - I'm so glad I got to meet him in Findlay. I have a few pics of him that I will post, but Imagestation is down right now. I don't have a pic of it, but the image that comes to my mind is Binx chewing on (and slobbering all over) Phred's arm. <sad smile>
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Johanna,
There aren't the words, so pls accept the <<HUGS>>.
You and Binx will always be loved, and hold special places in our hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are yours.
Ralph
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Dear Johanna:
I know that there are no words that could bring you much comfort right now. Everything has been said about your devotion to Binxie. He couldn't have had a better mommy than you and the love he brought into your life will remain forever in your heart. Ending his suffering was the best gift you could have given him to show your love.
As time goes by you might be able to think of him at the Bridge, playing with his friends, free of pain, thanks to your decision to help him on his journey.
We are always here for you. Hugs.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. Through your posts, Binx became a true pillar of PT and he will be so very, very missed.
Remember in your heart that the very painful decsion to have him PTS was the last, most unselfish act of love that you could bestow on him.
Binx was so lucky to have you and the tuxie gang as his family.
Rest in peace sweet Binx.
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R.I.P. Binx, my friend. You were loved by everyone who met you.:(
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Bless you and Binx...
thoughts and prayers.....
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Nothing we say can take away the pain, only time will help to heal. But knowing how much you loved Binx the decision you made was the best one you could have made. I am so sorry for the empty hole you now have in your heart. Binx loves you and is now happily romping around.
Denyce
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Dear Johanna, Everyone on PT knows how much you loved Binx and everything you did for him. You gave him more chances than anyone could have imagined and I support your decision to help him to the RB. You should have no regrets, and I'm sure Binx is looking down on you to thank you. :( :( :(
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Aw Johanna, I'm so sorry. Pops told me to get up here and read about this. I just don't know what to say to make it hurt less. But we all love you.
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I'm so very sorry to hear about Binx. I hope he and Smokey are together making friends at the Rainbow Bridge. I'm glad I was able to meet him, what a special guy. :(
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I'm very sorry. :( RIP Binx.
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so sorry for your loss :( i know its hard to lose a beloved pet or relative and whats worse is the pain never leaves :( i still miss my little boy webster to this day :( ((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))
marylyn
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I dont know what to say other then I am soooooo sorry about Binx :(..
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Johanna, I am so sorry about Binx. :( He was such a handesome boy, and he did nothing to deserve all the things he went through. I'm sorry you had to make such a tough decision. Binx was such a tough boy to deal with the things he had gone through.. he was such a fighter. And you did SO much for Binx, and went through so many things for him. You opened your arms and welcomed him into your household of kitties, and helped him through all of his problems. I am sure that you did everything in you could to help him, and perhaps making the decision you did was the best thing for him. He is free of pain on the RB, and hopefully having lots of fun with all the RB dogs.
R.I.P. sweet Binx, you will be loved and missed forever. <3
{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}
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:( :( :( I was in shock from the title of the tread, I have also followed up on Binky boys condition, and hoped he would get threw it. Am also trying to read what I am typing threw the tears.
He is now a big healthy boy, and you will never have to feel bad about him being in pain and discomfort and he will never have to feel the pain and discomfort, you did not betray binx, you did what was best for him, and he is at the RB with all his tenis balls, thanking you for it :)
RIP Binx, you will be missed by all!
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omg...I'm so sorry:(:(:({{{hugs}}}
Sorry that you had to make such a tough decision. Binx has always been such a gorgeous boy, and we'll miss him alot.
But now he's at the RB watching over you, I'm sure he's happy for all that you've done for him:)
RIP Binx...have fun at RB...
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I am so sorry. Just know that Binx is now pain free and that you made that right decision.
Rest in peace sweet Binx.
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Johanna, I'm deeply saddned and so very sorry from the bottom of my heart. Binx was a very precious boy and you were an angel for taking him in and giving him a chance. You have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about, Binx would not have had made it as long as he did if it wern't for you. I believe, from every speck of me, that it was the right decision, and I hope, with time, you will too.
Binx, I was honored to have met you and I just know you are charming the heck out of everyone on RB. I'll miss you, sweet heart.
Johanna, again I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please don't punish yourself, it was the best decision and I, and every single person here on PT I'm sure, supports your decision. We all know how much you loved him and how much time/money/effort you put into his hopeful cure.
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I read the title and first post of this thread yesterday, and had no words. It was a total shock and a huge heartache to hear of this loss. I really looked forward to meeting Binx myself, one day. For some unkown reason I always thought of him as a very lovable soul that could convert the most avid of dog haters into a dog lover. He WAS an angel, sent to you and to us for a reason, to learn to accept diabilitity with grace and more so to accept it as normalality. He did not think of himself as different, and his true friends and loved ones didn't either.
I grieve for you because as anyone in your position, you will doubt your decision. I know I did when I was forced to make that decision with Amanda, the first cat I ever had to PTS.
My heart breaks knowing the emptiness you feel now that your house seems a little bigger and a little colder and a little quieter.
But feel good in the knowledge that Binx had a GOOD life, a GREAT life. A better life than a lot of people would have given him if they even allowed him to live this long. YOU knew him. You KNEW when the time came and I trust in your knowledge.
So grieve, yes, but also remember all the love and the fun and the joy of BINX. He wants you to remember the good times!
{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}
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OMG, Johanna:( I'm so sorry, and am at a loss of words. I believe that none of us think any less of you for what you did, it's what you thought best for him. I can't even imagine the pain and possible guilt and grief you must be going through. We are all here for you:( :(
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Johanna, I am so very sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for him. Please don't doubt your decision. RIP Binx.
Hugs,
Stephanie, Brian, Bailey, & Guinness
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How terribly sorry I am to learn of your loss, and surely Binx will be meeting my two and enjoying all the glories of the RB.
May our prayers and time eventually ease your grief.
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I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. I know what you are going through. Words can not express our sorrow. It seems that many throughout this site have been touched by you and Binx.
I joined this site just to say I care. The support is overwhelming, we are here for you. Let me know how I can help.
Sue Z.
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Anyone who has had to put a pet to sleep knows exactly how you feel. No matter what the circumstances, it's never an easy decision and it stays with you forever. But what you did was right, and it was merciful. You loved him enough to let him go. Don't let him down and beat up on yourself.
You're so loved, here and in RB.
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Johanna, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Binx. As others have said, please don't feel guilty for what you did. You loved Binx enough to not let him suffer anymore. You did for him more than any other person would have done. Any animal with a deformity is mostly overlooked by people. It takes a very special person to take them in and you were that special person for Binx. He knew how much he was loved and cared for. He is probably thankful to you for the decision you had made, because now he is pain free and having loads of fun on RB with teeth and a new jaw. We definitely do not feel any less of you for doing what was best for Binx. I'm sure if we were in you shoes, we would have made the same decision. You did so much for him. Take care of yourself and take all the time you need to grieve and I hope and pray that you find comfort and peace in the fond memories you made together. Rest In Peace Binx. You will be greatly missed but not forgotten.
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I can only say what others have said, How sorry I am for your lose. I wish there was more I could say or do to make it easier but I know I can't.
I've been down this road myself and know how hard it is. I will pray for you and ask my B.J. to take care of Binx. I can picture them playing toghter and both feeling like puppies again, happy and healthy. Those are the throughts that got me through my lose and hopefully it will help you too, the picture of a happy healthy Binx, playing without any pain or a care in the world. Just free to be a dog.
{{{{{BIG HUGS AND LICKS FROM ALL MY GANG}}}}}}
