Rosie

[CountryWolf07]

I cannot do this post, but I have to. I am very, very, very heartbroken. My parents had to put down Rosie on Saturday morning, she started having back problems, and the vet gave her medication to help her ease the pain, and it worked for a while, then, for some reason, my parents said she came back inside hobbling, basically dragging herself behind the tv set, and just yelping and whimpering, and panting, trying to figure out what happened with her back legs, and so my parents took her to the vet, and found out that she was paralyzed from her middle of her back to her back legs. It would have cost us thousands of $ to have surgery on her, which we cannot afford (dad is out of a job, three kids in college *me and my two brothers*) and there was no other guarantees, no other options, so.. we had to put her to sleep, to ease her pain and now she is in a better place. PLEASE DO NOT judge me. I could not be home for her, to say goodbye, and that is enough to kill me right now. Mike was here for the weekend when I got the phone call from my mom, and he was just so understanding and compassionate when it came to this. I broke down crying this morning because it had really HIT me, and he just held me for a while, and it was just something I needed. I am glad I was not alone.

ALSO, my mom had a dream of Rosie last night and she was happy. That's comforting to know she is doing well at the rainbow bridge.

Thanks.

This was the last picture I took of her before I came back to OSU:



Few random favorites:













Puppy pictures:

[Karen]

Oh, no, we knew this day would come someday. At her age, it is likely she may not have been well enough for the surgery anyway. Do not beat yourself up over this, okay?


Rosie, Rosie furry love
Watch over you girl from the sky above
Furry, smooth sweet and strong
You love will stay in their hearts where it belongs
Many pawprints you've left on our hearts
And we know you'll be missed now that you had to depart
But Rosie, Rosie, velvet ears, sweet girl
You are loved forever on this old world
I hear there are green fields and bunnies up there
And nothing will hurt anymore
You're free from pain and care
Rosie, Rosie, smooth fur and deep brown eyes
You live forever in hearts here Earthside.

[Moesha]

I'm very sorry to hear about your sweet Rosie. Those are some very nice pictures. She grew from an adorable puppy to a beautiful adult.

[pomtzu]

What a beautiful girl! RIP Rosie - run thru the fields and meadows with no more pain ever!

[Ginger's Mom]

Beagles really do make the cutest puppies. I am so sorry for your loss, Rachel. Rest in peace, sweet Rosie, you are missed.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am so sorry, Rachel. I saw Rosie's name in the Dog Memorial column and I dreaded opening it. I'm deeply saddened by this. It was Rosie's time to leave this earth and be an angel in heaven. She isn't having any pain now. You all did the only thing you can do. It's so hard to make the decision but we have to do it for them. I know she was grateful to be pain free. She's thanking you and the family from the bridge right now.
My heart breaks for you and your family, hon. I'm sending you some giant hugs from me. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Rest in Peace Sweet Rosie Girl Play hard at the bridge angel face.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dear Rachel ~

Big {{{Hugs}}}

You and your whole Family have my deepest Sympathies.

Don't fret - it was Rosie's time to retire to The Bridge ... you all did the 'right thing'
to stop her pain and suffering.

/s/ Phred

[sparks19]

I am so sorry for you and your family.

RIP sweet Rosie and run free at the bridge

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Rachel. My heart sank when I read the thread...I can't even believe that it is true. I think she was only about a year older than Nebo and Syd. I remember when you first got her and watching her grow up. Please know that I would never judge you or your family for making one of the hardest decisions anyone ever has to make. Rosie is pain-free and happy now at the bridge. Remember this drawing I did of her years ago?

I wish I knew where it was, I think its lost, otherwise I'd send it to you. If you ever need to talk, just send me a pm. I'll be keeping you, your family (including Anna) in my thoughts.

[Freedom]

Amy, that drawing is lovely!

Rachel, I am so sorry to read this news about Rosie. Such a dear sweet face.
RIP, Rosie.

Hugs to you, Rachel, and to your folks and all your family.

[CountryWolf07]

Oh man, Amy, seeing that drawing just made me cry like a baby! Thank you, I saved it on my laptop and I am going to try to blow it up to 8x10... would you continue look for that drawing, if you ever come across it, please send it over so we can have it framed.. My dad would love that.

[joycenalex]

oh rachel, i am so sorry. it hurts so much. i'm so sorry for your families loss. kindest regards, joyce

[anna_66]

Oh my gosh Rachel, I can't believe what I'm reading. This just breaks my heart
Many, many (((HUGS)))

[captain]

Rachel,
I am so sorry to hear about Rosie. {{{HUGS}}} to you and your family.

[finn's mom]

pretty girl. i'm so sorry you weren't able to be there with her, but it's good that she's not suffering anymore. Bye, sweet Rosie.