my Sadie dog - 8/7/92 - 10/9/09

[sabies]

I am so sad that it has come time for me to post in this section. On 10/9/2009 I had to put Sadie to sleep. She had been suffering from kidney disease for years and congestive heart failure for over 1 year. It was her kidneys that ultimately gave up first.

She had slowed down a lot but it was only the last week that was really bad and the reason for my decision. By the time I was at the vet it had been a week since she really ate. I know she would have died of starvation, possibly within days, but still I have guilt that I killed my dog. I believe euthanasia is a good thing, but that does not stop the guilt.

Sadie, I miss you so much. You were with me over 16 years of your 17. How can I get use to you not being here. Looking at your youthful pictures I am coming to terms with the fact that your quality of life was deteriorating and you really weren't as happy as you once were. I remember our younger years and that makes me smile.

Oct 21, 2009 is Sadie's funeral. I can go to the cemetery, have a viewing, and witness the cremation. I am thankful I can do this and that I can see her one last time. After that her ashes will forever be with me.

The difference in the pictures is amazing, but her last week she did perk up her ears for one last picture.
10/4/2009 - 17 years old

1996 - 3-4 years old


I have much to be thankful for - I never took her companionship for granted and I spoiled her rotten. She had a long life for a dog but still I want more.

Even at age 14 she could jump thru an agility course. She was still pretty active til the last few months.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh. Oh my gosh.... I don't really know what to say... other than I am SO SORRY to hear about your Sadie baby. She obviously had a VERY good life-extremly spoiled, loved, and very well taken care of.

As you probably know, I too have a black Lab Sadie May. She is 13 years old as we speak. Gosh, I do not know how I am going to get on with life without my childhood friend.

Again, I am so so so sorry.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry for your loss of your dear Sadie. She lived a good long life with you and was very loved. Please release yourself from the guilt. Sometimes letting our beloved furkids go is an act of kindness, nothing for you to feel guilty about. {{{hugs}}}

[luvofallhorses]

I'm so very sorry, Sabies. Sadie was a beautiful girl and reminds me of my Rocky. Please don't beat yourself up, you did the best thing for Sadie and I know she loves you and will be your guardian angel. (((hugs))) You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. My Rocky and Jenny will show her the ropes! RIP sweet Sadie, you were very much loved and still are.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, grand lady Sadie. You presence here on earth will never be forgotten!

[Moesha]

Adding my condolences to the list. You gave her a most wonderful life. That's the best that any of us can do for our furkids. She surely was dearly loved and loved in return.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry Sadie passed on. Sometimes I think our dogs linger
on as long as they do for love of us. They can be racked with pain, but
still try to please their people. I have to believe it's the last kindness
we can give them to let them go with dignity.

Rest In Peace Sadie.,

[ramanth]

Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear about Sadie.

RIP sweet girl. You will be missed.

[sabies]

Today I had Sadie's funeral. It was very nice and I'm glad I did it. The crematory was like a small funeral home and the viewing was the same as human funerals I have been to just on a smaller scale. One of the women at the place read a couple of poems, one being Rainbow Bridge. I did get to see Sadie and touch her, my choice. I was thankful to be able to be with her one last time after having a little over a week to adjust to the fact that Sadie is no longer with me.

I also chose to witness the cremation when she went in and came out. The way it was set up I watched through a window. I wasn't sure I would want to watch but I felt I had to see Sadie all the way through. She's use to me always being there for her and while I liked and trusted the place I still wanted to be sure they took good care of Sadie.

While today may have been my last chance to see Sadie I did at least get to bring home her ashes. I got an urn and a necklace, so now she will be able to go to work and everywhere else with me. Well, not swimming or in water but that is ok she never really liked baths or swimming.

Rest in peace my sweet Sadie. I love you and miss you so much. I miss the days when you followed me everywhere and demanded belly scratches but I know that even when you were alive these last couple of years you did not have the strength or energy to follow me and by the end you couldn't do anything fun anymore. I wish you did not have to get old my sweetie and I hope that you are running free at the Bridge.