Depressing... be warned

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry. I know how you feel. That's the way I feel about my dog. Just enjoy spoiling Tinkerbell like crazy and love on him as much as possible. It will be very hard. I had to have a senior kitty put to sleep. I hope you and Tinkerbell will find peace.

[rg_girlca]

Thanks Slick for bringing that up as I was going to ask the same thing. I can only assume that he has to do with the finances.

My heart goes out to you as this is the sadest part of owning a beloved animal, helping them to go peacefully to the RB.

As others have already said, keep him warm and comfortable, hold him gently, let him know how much you love him and give him all the love you can.
Whisper in his ear what a wonderful companion he has been for the past 17 years and remember the wonderful times you had with each other.

((((((HUGS)))))) for you Dragonchilde.

[dragonchilde]

Actually, it has more to do with the fact that's the soonest I can get there. My husband works most of the time, and we only have one car, and a four month old baby. I can't go by myself, because I can't wrangle baby, kitty, and my emotions all at one time. I have the money, just not the time.

The vet we're going to is the same vet that saved his life when he was poisoned sixteen years ago.

Next Tuesday or Wednesday is his day off.

Catmandu, that's very sweet of you. I'll PM you. I'm sure he would love it.

[slick]

I completely understand your predicament and that must be very hard to juggle life with a 4 month old. I wonder though, could the vet come to your home? Mine did when I let Speckles go. It was a very comforting experience to be able to sit on the couch and hold her as she went. It costs more but for me, it was worth it. It's something to think about anyway.

{{{hugs}}} to you and scritches to the furkids. I'll speak to my Speckles and have her make sure the red carpet is laid out for his arrival.

[rg_girlca]

I apologize to you Dragonchilde. I just assumed with your comment about being very poor that it had to do with finances.

Is there a friend, relative or neighbour that can help you out before Tuesday or Wednesday? It just breaks my heart, as I'm sure it does yours also, knowing your Tinkerbell is in pain.

[orangemm]

I'm so sorry to hear about Tinkerbell. There is nothing sadder than to have to say goodbye to our beloved friends. Just hold him and tell him you love him dearly; that soon he will be free of pain and happy at the RB.

Seventeen seemed to be the key year for our RB babies; we lost 4 within 3 years, and they were all seventeen.

Yes, we fed all of ours their favorite (sometimes forbidden) foods, laid them on the cushiest quilts and never stopped loving them.

Hugs to you, it has to be so hard.

(((((hugs)))))

[jenluckenbach]

I am very sorry about Tinker bell. The very best (nicest) thing you can do is be with him. Lay with him, stroke him, talk to him - tell him all of your wonderful memories. It will be comforting for you both.