Goodbye my precious Graham

[zippy-kat]

Leslie, I've read this thread a couple of times today and couldn't come up with anything to say. We all know that words just can not soothe the hurt and loss you are experiencing.

Many hugs and prayers of strength for you and your family.

Rest sweetly, Graham.

[Corinna]

So sorry to hear about Graham Hugs and prayers to you.

[delidog]

Leslie,
My-heart-Breaks-for-You
Dearest-Graham
I-didn't-know-anything-was-wrong
Graham-was-a-Mainstay-at-Pet-TALK
Graham-was-one-of-the-Originals
We-LOE-YOU-GRAHAM
Godspeed-to-the-Bridge,My-Boy

[ramanth]

Leslie, I'm so so sorry about Graham.

*HUGS*

[zoey]

*gentle hugs* I'm so sorry.

[K9karen]

OMG! I'm speechless! Due to storms, I had no emails or internet for 2 days, then I was at appointments, etc. When I just saw this, I felt my heart drop to my feet. I burst into tears. You and Graham Cracker were one of the first PTers i "met". I remember every ordeal and story as if I was living it myself. Oh Leslie, how lucky you were to find each other and love each other so passionately. I loved that boy so much too. I wish I could wrap my arms around you. I love you, babe. Bless you all

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry about Graham. He was truely a special dog in every way. {{hugs}}

[AdoreMyDogs]

Thank you so very much, everyone. It really means a lot to me. That was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I really tried to not stress out too much since i'm still in my first trimester, but I just could not see him suffer any longer. He was having a hard time breathing and he was ready. He gave me the look that said he was ready.

The morning before I took him I offered him food many times and he turned his nose up at everything. I gave him a nice, long brush outside. He loved being brushed. I also put his new bandana from granny (my mom) on him so he felt handsome and he had a piece of my mom with him since she couldn't be here to say goodbye.

The doctor gave him a tranqualizer to calm him, even though he was very calm to begin with. He wanted it to be as gentle and peaceful as possible. He brought in a girl to hold him while he preformed the procedure and I told him that i wanted to hold him, so she went away after hugging me. I held him as I promised him I would. He went so peacefully in my arms but it hurts so bad. I still can't believe he's gone. I will never, ever forget his little stubble wag when he was happy. Oh how I miss that already. He had the most precious little stubble bottom.

I miss him so bad. It really hurts. My heart is broken. I know he's in a better place and free from his pain, but I want him with me.

[blue girl]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Your words about his last moments were very touching and I know he was at peace knowing that he was in your arms. I can only hope I get the same opportunity to be with my babies when it is their time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I know Graham will live forever in your heart and memories.
Blue Girl

[Sudilar]

Hugs (tears flowing freely). I feel your pain, Leslie. RIP, dear Graham. You were loved dearly.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Testing my new signature. Viewing all the gorgeous pictures I have of Graham rekindled my pain. Just testing new sig to see if my angel's picture shows up.

[AdoreMyDogs]

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[sabies]

Leslie, I don't get on pet talk often enough so I miss a lot. I can't believe about Graham and I am so sad. I know how special Graham was to you. Our furkids do not stay with us long enough, we must make the most of our time with them and you did that with Graham. Wish there was something I could say to make you feel better but just know that my thoughts are with you.

[elizabethann]

I just can't read these memorials at work - I cry too much.

I am so sorry about Graham. My deepest sympathies. You wrote some wonderful words about Graham & your relationship with him. What a wonderful dog. Take care.

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry to hear he's gone to the bridge.
He'll love you for ever!