We Had to put him to sleep

[Teri]

I am so sorry you lost your pet. This brings back sad memories for me because it was on a Saturday morning 12 years ago that I had to put my chihuahua, Killer, to sleep. He had congestive heart failure and he had been on medications for quite a few years until he just couldn't fight anymore. I remember that morning all too well and I understand how you feel. It's like a dream and you're dazed. I wish there was something I could say to make it all better, but it's difficult to find words that will help. I want to share a poem with you...

We spent quite a few years together
And boy did that time see to fly.
When I think of the places we've been to
And the things that we've done, you and I.

You were there when I needed compassion
Always waiting when we were apart.
Then you'd welcome me home...
When I looked in your eyes I could see all the way to your heart.

Other friends say don't drive yourself crazy
'Cause you know it was time to let go.
But our bond was so deep and so loyal
And my God! they can't possibly know.

Now I feel so alone with my sorrow.
It's so hard when things come to and end.
Others say, it's OK, it was only a DOG.
But I know you were more than a friend.

H.D. Campbell

I can't help but cry as I'm typing this. I don't think anyone ever really gets over the hurt of losing a beloved pet, but I hope it makes you realize that the love you had for him will never leave your heart.

[Teri]

I wanted you to read the poem I sent for robroy20. I am so glad to have found people like me who love their animals so much. This poem I sent to robroy20 is one I have in my kitchen with a picture of me and my chihuahua, Killer. I so wish that I had a digital camera to share this photo. It was taken on the night of my high school graduation. Just typing the words to that poem brought tears to my eyes. Imagine, a woman of 39 years still crying for her dog 12 years after losing her dog. My friends also thought I was crazy for crying so much. So much that I started smoking the day I decided to put him down. To this day, I cry whenever I read that poem.

[robroy20]

Teri,First I will say thank you for something that is so heartfelt.Just as you my tears flow each time I come to PT,But I owe Jeb that much,as well all the other furbabies that have passed through our lives.Diane and I will still cry about a little dog named Max that we lost 12 yrs ago.When we bring a furbabie into our family,its Diane and myself we treat them as a small child.They come first.
I can tell Killer was your little man,I also don't have a digital camera..Jeb was a Yorkie-Poo.Jet black with alot of Poodle looks in him.God my heart is broken,I miss him so much....
Teri I want to thank you for the kind words and they help
Diane and I so much.And I can't forget Sissy.She is a 3 yr old
Bis-Poodle creamish white.She looks for Jeb...I will go now..
Bob

[Dorothy39]

I wanted you to read the poem I sent for robroy20. I am so glad to have found people like me who love their animals so much. This poem I sent to robroy20 is one I have in my kitchen with a picture of me and my chihuahua, Killer. I so wish that I had a digital camera to share this photo. It was taken on the night of my high school graduation. Just typing the words to that poem brought tears to my eyes. Imagine, a woman of 39 years still crying for her dog 12 years after losing her dog. My friends also thought I was crazy for crying so much. So much that I started smoking the day I decided to put him down. To this day, I cry whenever I read that poem.

I know exactly where you are coming from Terri. thank-you for helping me HEAL!!!! God Bless You in New Mexico!!!!!!!!

[Dorothy39]

Thank You so much for that beautiful poem !!! You posted the words right out of my heart.

[Dorothy39]

I am going to place this poem on Foxy Jean and Katie lynn's grave.

[Dorothy39]

I am so sorry you lost your pet. This brings back sad memories for me because it was on a Saturday morning 12 years ago that I had to put my chihuahua, Killer, to sleep. He had congestive heart failure and he had been on medications for quite a few years until he just couldn't fight anymore. I remember that morning all too well and I understand how you feel. It's like a dream and you're dazed. I wish there was something I could say to make it all better, but it's difficult to find words that will help. I want to share a poem with you...

We spent quite a few years together
And boy did that time see to fly.
When I think of the places we've been to
And the things that we've done, you and I.

You were there when I needed compassion
Always waiting when we were apart.
Then you'd welcome me home...
When I looked in your eyes I could see all the way to your heart.

Other friends say don't drive yourself crazy
'Cause you know it was time to let go.
But our bond was so deep and so loyal
And my God! they can't possibly know.

Now I feel so alone with my sorrow.
It's so hard when things come to and end.
Others say, it's OK, it was only a DOG.
But I know you were more than a friend.

H.D. Campbell

I can't help but cry as I'm typing this. I don't think anyone ever really gets over the hurt of losing a beloved pet, but I hope it makes you realize that the love you had for him will never leave your heart.

God Bless You!!!!
You actually feel my pain, Thank God for your poem.