We Had to put him to sleep

**luvofallhorses** · 06-08-2006, 06:09 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

((hugs))

**robroy20** · 06-08-2006, 07:00 PM

Hi Dot and the people that have helped me so much.I get a little better with each passing day.Oh I still cry when I find a toy or just a passing throught.
I was thinking about Jeb and when we first got him and he had that 'puppy breath".You all know what I mean.A puppys mouth smells so sweet when they are 3-12 weeks or more.Jeb,Sissy were.It just comes at no extra cost.And oh do I love to smell it.I hope I am not the only one or I am in trouble..ha,ha.
Another good day...Bob

**Dorothy39** · 06-09-2006, 05:17 AM

I'm wondering just how long we can communicate on this thread, as they refer to it.

I always think of you when I get real blue, you know , those moments when the house is still as every one is asleep. Well, everyone in this house is just Larry and I now.

I think of how your voice might sound , I think it is deep and comforting. And, I think of Sissy giving you dog kisses, and Diane needing you.
They are lucky to have a person like you. I guess I am lucky too now.
Because

If I am Dorothy, you have got to be the Scarecrow. hee hee hee
Remember:

We always have the power within ourselves to get back home.

Thank-You for that very first post and helping me out of my despair.

**Rachel** · 06-09-2006, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Dorothy39

Remember:

We always have the power within ourselves to get back home.

This is so true, even when it comes to the deep grief experienced with the loss of a companion. When I was at my worst, I knew I needed to stop crying so frequently. In an effort to limit this, I allowed myself to cry and think about my pain of losing Tizzie (my last RB girl) when I was taking a bath. I would sob and sob alone in that bathtub where my tears mingled with the warm bath water. I do admit that some days I purposely took more than one bath, but it allowed me my grief yet forced me to not sink deeper and deeper into a depression at other times. Of course I would think about Tizzie at other times, but I *changed the subject* in my mind when I did. I know this is not a plan that is for everyone, but I just had to work my way out of the black hole.

What was difficult too was being able to remember Tizzie during her healthy years. She suffered during her old age from various ailments, including dementia. Even though most of her life she was a happy, healthy dog, those ailing years were so difficult for her and for me to see her that way. It took a long, long time before memories of the good years would return.

Thinking of all of you, Rob, Diane, Dorothy, Sue, Logan, and others who have posted here.

**Sudilar** · 06-09-2006, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Rachel

I would sob and sob alone in that bathtub where my tears mingled with the warm bath water.

Oh Rachel, how true. The shower is also a great place to cry. Waterproof make-up (for those sudden breakdowns during the day) works, too. (Not for you,Bob..LOL) I also would find myself crying on walks while taking the standard path of our past dog walks. Ahh, it is so hard when we lose them, but then I think of how blessed I was to have them in my lifetime. The pain in their passing is as great as the love we have for them. I count on seeing them at Rainbow Bridge, because how can there be a heaven without them? Big group hugs today!!!!

**robroy20** · 06-09-2006, 07:24 AM

Hi Dot,I can see you are feeling much better.And you can find your way home.You have to find the right map.And the map is in your heart.The people that came here have a little piece that you need to mend your heart.,And only then you will be ready to carry on.
My heart is on the mend,and you were the doctor.Its 430 in the morning and Diane is a sleep with Sissy,and oh how I miss Jeb but I will carry on just like you will.
One thing I wanted to tell you .I had Jeb creameated as I want to be also and when I die I want Diane to put me and Jeb in with her and Sis so we can all be togeather..We are such a good family,we have so much love for each other...................I will go now...Bob

**Dorothy39** · 06-09-2006, 08:48 AM

Oh , I owe all of you so much. So very much.

Now I know what how the tin man felt when he was given a heart.

I have to read each post over and over before I start the day, and, yes Rachel, I agree about the bath tub blues, and the showers where as I rain as well.

Thank-You Anna66 for offering the poem, "I'm Still Here"

To all of you listing a post on this thread, I've got to say without a doubt that when my personel friends did not understand me, God gave me many more who did. You have showered me with hope.

To know that you understand and care helps me.

I haven't been able to go for the old dog walk, but you know, I just might do that today.

**Dorothy39** · 06-10-2006, 05:46 AM

I went for that walk today, I was with my son's dog, Lillie, along with his Chihuahua,Miura.

It was a different walk this time.. I live on a dead end road, a well worn path--- I have lived on this road for 35 years this June.

Anyway--Bob---Yes, YOU--- Bob,

I am going to go to bed now,

I will fall to sleep, thinking of all those yesterdays that I so took for granted.

The kind people on Pet Talk have been there for me, I can't type my feelings on this keyboard effectively enough to bridge the cyber gap that seperate the miles. we are so fortunate to be alive-- to be able to tap into this technology.

I can remember an old song now, sung by George Harrison, a long time ago, titled," I Dig Love."

ThanK you , all of you, You know who you are.

God is with me right now while I miss my Foxy Jean so bad. God gave me this source ---and I feel LOVE,----- I feel , LOVED