Goodbye my precious Graham

[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.

[captain]

Leslie,
I too have been away from PT, and could not check in as often as I would have liked.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
What beautiful words you used at the beginning of the thread. *tears*

Play hard at the Rainbow Bridge, darlin Graham

[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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[Sudilar]

Awww, Precious Angel!

[K9karen]

*sniff sniff* He was really something. The mold has been broken. He was one of a kind. I miss him too but I will always have such great memories of him. I'm blessed I "knew" him.
Play happy, darling Graham. Cody's making snow angels with his tennis balls. He's waiting for you to join in...

[AdoreMyDogs]

It was a year ago since I lost my best boy, my little angel, my heart-dog. I can hardly believe it's been a year already. I know he's in a good place and I know he's safe but I sure do miss him. I re-read all the lovely responses to my post here and I sob as if it were yesterday. I really miss Graham I wish he could have met Quinn.

[finn's mom]

I'll be thinking of you. I really wish I could have met Graham. I will meet Quinn, though. xoxoxo

[Cinder & Smoke]

I really miss Graham

I *miss* Graham, too!

He was one of my favorite Treet Seekers at the Dawg Parks ...

He'd find me, shove his way right up front, sit, and SHOUT *BARK* till he got a treet!

Then he'd wait till about half the other dogs had a byte,
then SHOUT *BARK* for another one!

Go see my MOM, Graham - she's good for Chawklit Chippy COOKIES!

<sniff>

{{{Hugs}}}, Leslie
/s/ Phred