Spare thoughts for Nanook please (update page 4)

**pnance** · 03-08-2006, 10:21 PM

I've always loved Nanook's sweet, happy face. It's never easy deciding when to say goodbye. All I can say is try to focus on the loving him and making those final days or hopefully months some of the best, and when the time comes you'll be able to remember those plus all the others you've collected over the last 15+ years. Initially you won't be able to do that without a lot of sadness and tears, (it took me months before I could even think of my RB terrier, Sandy, without tearing. He passed away a couple of days shy of his 16th birthday.) but eventually you'll be able to think of those memories with a smile and know he had a full and happy life. He's trully a special boy and my prayers and thoughts are with both of you. Give him a big hug for me.

**sabies** · 03-08-2006, 10:24 PM

Nanook is in my thoughts. Enjoy every minute with him and I hope there are many. We all understand what you are going through.

**Corinna** · 03-08-2006, 11:42 PM

Enjoy every day to gether , I would find one of the kits to make a foot print . They did it for me when I had to let Merlin go and It's nice to have . Also save your groomings I'll make yu a Nanook hat or scarf .

**sandragonfly** · 03-09-2006, 07:44 AM

oh sue, heartbreaking already only reading the title and "my life, heart, soul, buddy and everything........."

I know it's very hard on you especially and you did this to find such some comfort from us. well, I've never experienced this myself but there was one cat who I don't see very much but already has a place in my heart. and one day that cat's owner, my good friend called me to come and to stay with her, ending her cat's suffering days, I bawled like he was mine for two days straight. so you too, you're my special friend and your furkids means a lot to me too because they means dearly to YOU.

I hate to know, say, hear, see that nanook is the next..

LES here, I remember one morning when I woke up at your house, nanook was just right by me on the floor, I looked at him, just thinking & amazed how happy, so gentle and SO loving he is for afterall how soo much health problems he has!! geez, I loved watching you and him having morning moments, you talking to him, say "good morning sweetie, come on here", him looking at you, following you to kitchen like any fursoulmates would do. but couldn't go to work with you because he was in pain.. (and he getsto stay with me!)

ah... that, I think you should do more of that, cherish every moment and grab every opportunity you could play with him, take him to your work, walk him gently in sunshines when he isn't in pain. then eventually the good will outbalance the sad part. in time.. really, before and after.

sweet sue, nanook & you, be in my thoughts! know my ark's chimening prayers for you both & love you all very much!

((((hugs & hugs)))) remember I'll be seeing you soon!

**lv4dogs** · 03-09-2006, 08:51 AM

Thank you all for the wonderful replies. This is hard but yous have managed to help lighten the load for me some how. I will forever be grateful. We really are one big family. I don't know what I'd do without pettalk.

What does LES mean?

**anna_66** · 03-09-2006, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by lv4dogs

What does LES mean?

Leaky eye syndrome (crying).

**sandragonfly** · 03-09-2006, 09:02 AM

my apology for thinking you know pettalkictionary so well!

thanks anna.

**pitc9** · 03-09-2006, 09:08 AM

Sue, please know that he knows how much you love him and care about his well being. He'll love you forever and he'll never leave your side, he'll always be with you in spirit.... furever.
My heart is with you & your fur crew.
{hugs} to you and Nanook.

**Karen** · 03-09-2006, 09:16 AM

Give Nanook a hug from me. He's a love, you just tell by looking at him! A giant plush toy of a dog.

He also looks a lot like a doggie nephew of mine, Nilla (belongs to a non-Pet Talk family member). They've got the same coloring, but Nilla has sillier ears.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-09-2006, 09:20 AM

Extra big hugs to you and your boy

**K9soul** · 03-09-2006, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by 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 just can't say it any better than Anna (and others) have already said. I do know the feeling well, and you just have to cherish every moment. He's such a loving, sweet boy. Your post really hit home, reminding me of my RB boys and those last couple years with them. It won't be easy, there's just no way around that, but when the time comes we will all be here to share in your grief and give you our love.

Give Nanook special kisses and gentle hugs from me please.

**Dixieland Dancer** · 03-09-2006, 02:38 PM

Nanook's pictures are precious. Take as many as you can because you will always cherish them and go back to them for comfort and beautiful memories. When my first Golden Girl, Taffey was having similar problems at 13 1/2 that you describe Nanook as having, I had a friend who was wise enough to take pictures for me. She even took pictures the morning it was decided it was "time" for her to journey on. Now all these years later, I find myself pulling out the pictures and remembering our special bond and the love we shared. I know she is waiting for me and has greeted others I have loved too. She will always be a part of my heart!

As others have said, you will know in your heart when it is time. Nanook will let you know because he loves you and trusts you with such an important decision. He feels the same about you as you feel about him!

Sending {{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}} to both you and Nanook.

**dab_20** · 03-09-2006, 03:57 PM

I'm SO sorry to read this.

I know how hard it is to lose a beloved dog... and it's such a hard decsion to know when to let them go. Nanook is such a happy looking boy. I've always loved seeing pictures of him, I just love that big guy. I really hope he stays healthy and free of pain for as long as he can. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

((((((((hugs))))))))

**Husky_mom** · 03-09-2006, 04:59 PM

sorry i just saw this, and needed to give you all my support and i totally symphatize i´ve been there and its awful, as said by many Nanook seems so energetic and healthy and most of all happy, so as long as we want to keep them forever it cant be and the time you two have spent is the most valuable thing. so now you have to think of him and not you (i also thought of me, i dont say you do too, please dont get me wrong) because when one of my dogs passed she was 14.5 and i didnt wanted her to go, but tehn i saw she was in pain, her legsa didnt work right she felt constantly and when she got up she shaked so bad she prefered to stay laid, i realized that was no fair life for her so i asked God, because he knew best "if shes suffering as much as i can see, because she is a tough dog, please take her with you so she can have peace and tha pain goes away" she went to the RB during her sleep... i cried my eyes out as i´m right now, but you gotta be tough and since Nookie seems much much better than my dog was, he´ll give you more time of love and companionship, so cherish every moment with him, as it could be days, weeks or years dogs deserve our dearest love ALWAYS and ge always get it back no matter how they feel. if you need anything dont hesitate and PM me, i´m here for you both............HUGS and Kisses

**petslover** · 03-09-2006, 05:32 PM

Sue, I had tears in my eyes from reading this. Nanook is such a sweet boy. I hate to hear this terrible news. Please know that you are in my thoughts! The relationship between you & Nanook reminds me so much of mine & Tiger's relationship and my heart goes out with you. Please keep us updated!!