We Had to put him to sleep

[robroy20]

Saturday morning I had to take my little boy JEB to the vet and have him put down.He was a Yorkie-Poo.We got him at 8 weeks old and we had him for 8 yrs.He had cancer of some kind.I can't quit crying.I am 56 yr old and a part of my heart died with Jeb.I hope to get a pic of him posted.He was solid black,He looked like the poodle with yorkie ears.He was so sweet.He was my dog.We also have a Bis-Poodle 3 yrs old and she always hangs out with my wife.Jeb was always with me.I am lost.Well I have some things to do..Thanks for your time ..Bob

[Dorothy39]

I too am griving the loss of my dog, named Foxy Jean. We had her for 5 wonderful years. She died of lymphoma last Dec. I am 55 this year , yet I cry like a 12 year old. A part of my heart is so broken. Reading your post helped me realize that I am not alone with my own grief. Remember , Jeb is forever in your heart, and, I wish you happier moments while remembering this beloved pet.

[Rachel]

It is very difficult for me to come to this memorial thread because of what I find here. The pain I see in the above two posts is the kind of which I myself have experienced. Your grief is well understood here at Pet Talk and somehow you will get through it. Eventually it will go deep inside and not be your constant companion.

Please remember how much JEB loved you and how he would want to comfort you now if he only could. Please do come back to post a picture of JEB if you can. It would be a way to honor him. There is also the Rainbow Bridge website where you can post his name.

www.petloss.com

This is a poem that I would like to share.

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

[robroy20]

Dot I want to thank you so much for your kind throughs.Diane and I are in a daze.It seems like the older we get the more we have love for our kids,we call them our baby boy,girl.,now our little boy is gone to heaven.I guess there were some kids and other dogs,cats and they have a place for Jeb.The look on his face and we all know what those looks mean after 8-10 years of being with them night and day.Jeb looked at me and said its ok heaven is a good place.He sure new what good meant.
My eyes hurt so much.Loosing Jeb is to much to handle.I am disable and he was by my side 24/7.If so one can tell me how to get through this I need all the words from people that have been in my spot before.A giant piece of me died with Jeb..
Anyway Dot thank you so much.....Bob,Diane

[robroy20]

Thank you so much Rachel for the Last Battle.This morning has been the worst for me.It was just Saturday at 11 am when Jeb went to heaven.We have JEBS live in girl friend Sissy and she walks most of the day from room to room looking for Jeb.Sis is 3 yrs old .She is a Bis-Poo.She looks alot like Hannah in the face.She has been with Jeb her whole life.At times she looks so sad.She looks up on the couch where he was laying when he was sick.I feel so bad for Sis.
I want to thank you so much again Rachel.I have to stop ,I can't see the keys.....Bob

[Queen of Poop]

So very, very sorry for your loss. Having lost 3 pets in the last 2 years, I can relate to your pain. Hugs.

[anna_66]

My condolences to you. I do know that pain very well for it was almost 2 years now since my Angus went to the bridge, but the pain is still as he just left us yesterday.
I know it never gets easier, but it does get easier to deal with.

The poem that Rachel shared is one that was posted for me also. Here's another one that was shared with me, and I'd like to share it with you....

I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

I hope you will stick around here at PT because there really is a lot of wonderful people that can help you through your grief.

{{{{HUGS}}}}
Anna

[msnuser]

i had a springer spaniel called Henry
he lived to be about 7 years of age
He died when i was only about 9 myself
He died because my dad smoked, and all of the smoke got cought up in his lungs
he started wheezing one day, so we took him to the vets
they said he had to be put down because of all of the tar in his lungs
i miss him sooooooo much

[shihtzulover850]

Oh I am sorry for your loss! RIP Jeb!!! Enjoy the RB!

[Dorothy39]

I am amazed to have learned how to communicate on this site. Finding it by accident has proved to be so healing.

I haven't cried today, that in itself seems to be comforting. Yet, I still wake up each day feeling empty inside. I ache for Foxy Jean so bad. I lost another dear friend 3 years ago. Her name was Katie Lynn. She was the family dog, and Foxy's friend. I got the one -two punch just before Christmas when Foxy passed away. I am doing so much grief work since losing these two faithful friends that my social life is on hold.

I need to share a lovely article that was written by Ben Hur Lampman in 1925, titled, The Place to Bury a Dogyou'd better grab some tissue)

There is one place to bury a dog,
If you bury him in this spot,
He will come to you when you call,
Come to you over the grim-dim frontier of death,
And down the well remembered path
And to your side again.

And though you call a dozen living dogs to heel,
They shall not growl at him, nor, resent his coming,
For he belongs there.

People may scoff at you --Who see no lightest blade of grass,
bent by his foot fall, who hear no whimper,
People who may never have had a dog.

Smile at them, for you shall know something that
is hidden from then and is well worth knowing.

The Best Place to Bury a Good Dog

Is in the heart of his Master.

Sept. 11, 1925


I know that by typing this for so many people who feel the same pain that I am feeling, I can begin to heal. I don't believe in stages of grief nor do I think I will ever regain my former innocense. But this I do know---Their lives made me a better person, their passing left me with beautiful memories that are far more valuable than any wealth known to mankind.

I will be thinking of you, your Jeb, and Sis too.


Sincerely,

Kathy (Dot)

[WarahGirl1995]

oh that is so sad

[robroy20]

Goodmorning to all.It has been very dificult on Diane and I but with each day passing we cry a little less and miss Jeb a little more each day.I am not sure how much longer I will post my throughts.You all have helped me so much that I feel I must pay back someone.

Hi Dot....I will go now.......Bob