Spare thoughts for Nanook please (update page 4)

[Jessika]

Oh Nanook! I'm so sorry to hear about all of this! Rest assured you WILL be in our thoughts!

[beeniesmom]

Too bad they can't live as long as us.
I am very sorry and hope your baby is confortable and has many months and even years ahead of him. Some dogs live very long!

I thought you might appreciate this:

WHY DOGS DON'T LIVE AS LONG AS PEOPLE (one heck of a story)

(Author Unknown)
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owner, his wife, and their little boy
were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I
examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family
there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the
euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, the owners told me they thought it would be
good for the four-year-old boy to observe the procedure. They felt he
could learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the
familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him.
The little boy seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time,
that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to
accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about
the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. The little
boy, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned
me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
The boy said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a
good life, like loving everybody and being nice, right?" He continued
calmly, "Well, see? Animals already know how to do that, so they don't
have to stay as long."

:'''(

[luvofallhorses]

I'm so sorry! you and Nanook with be in my thoughts and prayers..((hugs))

[JenBKR]

(((((hugs))))) I know how hard it is. Lots of prayers and good thoughts for you and Nanook

[cyber-sibes]

(((((hugs))))) to you and handsome sweet Nanook. May you have many more beautiful moments together.

Oh, this just makes me cry, too. I had to put down my 17 1/2 yr old kitty last December, I know exactly how you feel. He was my soul-mate kitty. I felt so conflicted. How would I know when it was time? But people here on PT assured me that you just know, and they were right.

Nanook will let you know when he's ready. Then you can let him go peacefully.

Please PM me anytime, I send you gentle (((hugs)))

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Sue, I am sorry to hear that Nanook (and you) are going through such a tough time right now. I will definitely include you both in my prayers. Please give that big handsome boy a very big but soft hug for me.
{{{Hugs}}}

[Daisy and Delilah]

Sue, I'm so sorry that this is happening. My heart breaks for you and Nanook. I can barely type through the tears. Don't we all know how hard this is for you? Nanook is such a beautiful, beautiful boy and I know he's as loveable as he looks. I'll keep you both in my heart, night and day.
(((((HUGS FOR SUE AND NANOOK)))))

[BOBS DAD]

I am so sorry to hear all of this. I really don't know what to say. I also had to put down my kitty of 22 years. Before our 3 children, before we were married, there was Sammy the cat. Sammy never did really take much to the kids. She was even more indifferent to the dogs when they came along. She was a loner and an independant soul. She was an outdoor cat and a tree climber and bird catcher. She was active almost all the way until the end. It all happened so fast. At about 21 years Sammy just suddenly could not jump up on the counter (Yes, she was still jumping up on the counter to see you if you were doing dishes or leaning at the sink) any longer. And then from there, lots of house accidents - continual. Nothing I could do to stop her from urinating everywhere. Ruined the entire lower floor carpeting. But she still came upstairs every night and jumped up on the bed with my wife and I, snuggled at our feet and slept through until we awoke in the AM. Then finally she couldn't even jump on the bed. She began peeing upstairs. I started seeing blood in her urine. I had her to the vet several times and although her health was failing, she - like yours - didn't seem to be in any particular pain.

The vet said, "Sammy is old" and things are just failing. But otherwise, she was in remarkable shape for a cat 22 years old (and an outdoor one). "Whatever I wanted to do"... Each time, I came back home with Sammy. I think to everyone's surprise. Although everyone loved Sammy, I know they all thought it was time.

But when YOU are ultimately the one making that FINAL call, it is not as easy. I know. I know because although they all thought it was the right thing and appropriate. They did not ultimately take her there, hold her and watch her slip away. I don't know if there is ever an easy way. I do know that it would have probably been cruel to let Sammy waste away as she would have probably gone through some devasting setbacks and ultimate pain if I hadn't made the decision that I did (although it was still tough). I took Sammy back with me (that was also tough) and buried her on the hillside behind my house where she used to run and play and climb trees as a kitten. I hope she is happy there! I hope you have the strength and support to know what is right and when to act when that time comes. Peace be with you.

Dan (Bob's Dad)

[Roxyluvsme13]

Sue, I remember you telling me this on Yahoo, and it got me all teary eyed. Now I'm like about to bawl. I really dont know what to say, but of course I'll keep Nanook in my thoughts. He is a sweet gorgeous boy, and with all the time he's been with you, I know he's had more love than ever.
((((HUGS))))
Give Nanook some kisses from me.

[pipersmom]

Nanook, you handsome boy. You sure look years younger than your age sweetheart.

I will pray for Nanook to have good days always and for him to somehow let you know if the time is right.

Hugs to you.

[gemini9961]

Nanook I will be thinking of you handsome boy.

Sue, my thoughts for you as well. (((Hugs)))

[MyLittleMutt]

I'm so sorry. You two will be in my thoughts.

[Flatcoatluver]

(((HUGS))) this is so hard. Nanook and you will be in my prayers.

[anna_66]

Sue, I'm sitting here with LES because I know that feeling well.

All I can say is cherish every moment you can with him. Love him, hug him, kiss him and let him know just how much he's meant to you and how much he will always mean to you. Spend every minute you can with him.

I have to say... his pictures are beautiful.

Lots of loving {{{hugs}}} for both you and Nanook.
We'll be keeping that sweet boy in our thoughts and prayers.

[Alysser]

Oh Nanook! I am so sorry. Nanook I want you to know you've ALWAYS have been one of my favorite dogs on PT. Your mommy loves you to death and we know she is going to do whats best for you. I'm so sorry.((HUGS)) Prayers and good thoughts on the way