Spare thoughts for Nanook please (update page 4)

[Kenley's Cat Lady]

Yes, my thoughts are with you this must be a very difficult time for you. I'm new here and I haven't seen a lot of pictures of Nanook but he is a beautiful dog and he is obviouly loved very much, you've given him a good life!

[K9karen]

Sue, I apologize for being late reading your thread.
I'm so saddened to read about precious Nanook. Like others here, I know it's so difficult to watch our beloved, special, heartstealing pets become ill and suffer. It's all consuming. As my Cody was getting older, and his hip dysplasia was worsening, I asked the vet also "how will I know? and his reply was simply "You'll know". I thought that was cold and heartless because I'd be the one to have to make the decision to send him to RB. Some quick cancer attacked him unexpectedly. And HE actually told me, by his eyes, that he was ready. I know he did that special gesture out of loyalty, devotion and love, to spare ME the pain of deciding for myself. I know you worship Nanook with all your heart. And that's all you can do. Take one day at a time and keep loving him as much as you do. My heart is so heavy for you. You will never ever forget Nanook. I still call Logan "Cody". I pray for both of them every day. Prayers and hugs to you during this difficult time.

[shais_mom]

thoughts and prayers sent your way.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I'm still thinking of you and your sweet Nanook.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

You obviously know your lovely boy so well - I am sure he will let you know when he has had enough and wants to go to the Bridge. In the meantime it sounds like he is doing his darndest to enjoy his time with you. Will be thinking of you both

[lv4dogs]

I asked the vet also "how will I know? and his reply was simply "You'll know". I thought that was cold and heartless because I'd be the one to have to make the decision to send him to RB. Some quick cancer attacked him unexpectedly. And HE actually told me, by his eyes, that he was ready. I know he did that special gesture out of loyalty, devotion and love, to spare ME the pain of deciding for myself.

You know, that is exactly how I feel, that he will tell me & I will know... by his eyes. I can see so much sparkle & soul in his eyes right now I know it is not time yet.
I have a strong feeling this is how it will happen but there is that fear (and its a big fear) that something may happen and I won't know, or won't have the chance to say good-bye or the pain will get so bad that his eyes still show love yet his body just can't take it or... well the list goes on & on.

I thank you for sharing your story with me, it really has helped.

[pipersmom]

Your love story with Nanook has touched me so. I can hardly look at his sweet face without crying here at work.

May your time left with him be full of joy and love, with the knowledge that you have given him the best life he could have possibly had. From your description, I cannot imagine a closer bond between owner and best friend.

Hugs to you and gentle kisses to Nanook's nose.

You remain in my prayers.

[luvofallhorses]

(((Nanook & Sue)))

[animal_rescue]

Oh I'm crying now, I'll pray that his last few weeks are as happy as can be!

[pipersmom]

I thought of you and Nanook when I saw this. Hugs to you and sweet Nanook and all who have been touched by his life well lived.


By Gene Hill

He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;
my other ears that hear above the winds.
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.

He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason
for being by the way he rests against my leg;
by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile;
by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not
along to care for me.)

When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.

When I am a fool, he ignores it.
When I succeed, he brags.

Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful.

He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion.

With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.

His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and
unknown things.

He has promised to wait for me...whenever...wherever--
in case I need him.
And I expect I will--as I always have.