O.T. Losing my Golden

[wannaduacentury]

Hi all, Just wanted you to know my sweet, adorable, golden/collie friend is dying. Her name is Blondie. She's 12 yrs old and I've had her for 6 yrs. She seems comfortable for now, but I'll most likely take her to the vet to be put to sleep on monday. I don't want her to suffer. I've had her for a long time and I'm sure going to miss her. Jennifer

[Trek420]

(((((( blondie ))))) I'm so sorry.

[Brandi]

a huge (((((((((((blondie)))))))))))) Hug and butterflies to both of you. You area kind friend to help her through this. If we could all be as lucky as our animal friends and be able to pass away so peacefully. My ride today goes to you guys.

[Bad JuJu]

Jennifer, I'm so sorry for you and Blondie. I lost my golden, Sheena, to cancer when she was only 9, so I know what a heartbreaking experience you're going through. Hugs to both of you, from me and Cocoa (the chocolatey fellow in my avatar).

[Pax]

(((((Jennifer))))) hugs to you and soft snuggles for Blondie. I am so sorry.

[Velobambina]

I'm so sorry to hear about Blondie. Me and my three goldens--Maud, Agnes, and Maeve--send the two of you good thoughts. It's a brave, loving, completely selfless thing to let go of your sweet puppy, so you can spare her pain and discomfort.

[Tri Girl]

Oh, I'm so sorry for you and Blondie. My heart goes out to both of you right now. You're doing the right thing, although I know it's breaking your heart to do so... If Blondie could talk, she'd simply say "thank you, mom."
Hugs... :(

[LBTC]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Jennifer and Blondie}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Spend a wonderful cuddly Sunday with Blondie today. Talk about all the wonderful memories you've had with her. If you're into such things, snip a little of her hair to keep, take a mold of her paw....ignore the world, for today all that matters is your wondeful Blondie and that the last moments of her life with you is peaceful and beautiful. Thank her for all the moments you've had together and reassure her that she won't be alone and she won't be hurting anymore when she's at the Rainbow Bridge. (all of us will be asking our RB buddies to welcome her tomorrow) Spend these moments before focusing on all the wonders and joy of your relationship with this fur baby. Save the grieving for tomorrow!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Wahine]

I second LBTC. Spend a quiet day with Blondie today. I'm crying as I write this. I had my beloved bullmastiff put down in Feb 2006 and I still cry when I think of it. But it was a moment I would not have traded for the world. He passed in my arms, unafraid, comfortable and loved. I was lucky enough to have a vet that would come to the house to do it so he was quietly resting on his bed in front of our woodburning stove. The only regret I had was that I probably waited too long because I wasn't ready.

I'll be thinking about the two of you.

[Brandi]

There seems to be a lot of losing of our animal friends lately. My Bo who is the pic right there has been acting depressed the last few days. I woke up this morning to find a huge draining cut on he's shoulder. I am so glad he was just not feeling well because of that. I feel bad though cause I have been checking all over he's body and didn't see he had this cut. I am a bad mom!:( At least it is now draining and maybe he won't have to go to the vet. I was worried about him though. It makes me sad when they don't feel well.
I am so crying hard right now for you guys right now.

[TsPoet]

I am so sorry.
I don't know if the "rainbow bridge" has already been posted here. To spite not being a Christian, I think it is a beautiful poem

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

[suzieqtwa]

I'm so sorry about Blondie. I rescue old abused kitties ,and I always have to put them down :( . It never gets easier ,but I have to think of the wonderful life they had with me ,instead of being in the cage the rest of their lives. I have a small wall with all my furkids that have graced us with their lives. I hope there is a Rainbow Bridge , where they all get to play ,and be healthy forever. I will light a candle tonight ,as I do for all the furkids going to the Bridge. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((BIG HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))),and tears.
:' (
Suzie

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Jennifer,
Perhaps you could post a picture here of your dear sweet Blondie so we can all envision her and send soothing vibes her way (and your way).

[LBTC]

Jennifer,
Perhaps you could post a picture here of your dear sweet Blondie so we can all envision her and send soothing vibes her way (and your way).

Yes, please!
~T~

[makbike]

I too feel your pain and my heart aches for you. Please spend the day, as has been suggested, with your buddy and cry freely. The decision to let your buddy cross over the bridge is never an easy one but it is your final act of love. I've lost 8 of my buddies in the past 3 years and I can honestly say none has been easy and it never gets any easier. I stayed with each of my buddies, talking to them, petting them and I've always sent them off with this message - "Go In Peace" and in peace they have gone. If you think that Blondie would be more comfortable at home please ask your vet to make a home visit - most will. If you can find a copy of the childrens book All God's Creatures To To Heaven, by N.A. Noel I would recommend it. Each time I lose one of my buddies I pull this book out and read it and the tears flowing freely as I turn each page. But by the time I finish the book I feel so much better for I know my buddies are in a place filled with love and compassion.

Peace be with both you and Blondie, cherish your memories and please know my crew will be waiting for her at the bridge to welcome her.

[Bikingmomof3]

((((((((((((((Jennifer & Blondie)))))))))))))))))))

Make today a special day for you and Blondie.

[Denise223]

Dear ((((((((((Jennifer))))))))))

Please know that I am sending warm thoughts of comfort & love to you and your precious girl, Blondie.

On Feb 7, 2004, I had my sweet girl (Ernie-Bird), put to sleep. It was the hardest thing that I had ever done in my life. I had prayed that God would take her in her sleep. But, that wasn't to be. So, I had to help her from this life to the next.......She was suffering and, it wasn't fair to her.

That evening, after my precious girl had gone to Rainbow's Bridge, someone said to me, "Denise, you took on Ernie's pain so that she could be without pain." I would have done anything to relieve her pain.
Giving her "the gift of peace" was my final gift to her.

No one can take away the memories that she and I shared for so many years. And, she WILL ALWAYS BE a part of me. She is in my heart.

Do you remember the Garth Brooks song, "The Dance"? A friend who I met at a pet-grief website sent that to me after my girl went to the Bridge.

*****************

Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars alone
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have chanced it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance

***************

I found "Lightning-Strike" (the pet-loss website) in the early AM hours on February 8, 2004, after my husband had gone to bed. I needed to find something...anything...that would help me. Here's the link to it:
http://www.lightning-strike.com/index.htm

I will be thinking of you and Blondie & wishing you everything that you need. Please, if I can help you at all, in any way, you can PM/e-mail me.

Much love to peace to you & yours,

Denise

[KayTee]

Oh Jennifer, my thoughts are with you and Blondie, and I'm sending big hugs, too. We lost my heart dog to bone cancer, and all of us - DH, his two furry "sisters," and I - still miss him so. But we're all so much better for having loved and been loved by him...just as are you and your Blondie. She and her love will always be with and comfort you. Both of you are so fortunate to have each other in your lives.

[emily_in_nc]

i am typing one-handed b/c i just smooshed my index finger in my car door - ouch.

just wanted to tell you how very sorry i am, having just been thru this w/our Pepper (nearly 15-year old boston terrier) on dec. 18. Your post brought the tears right back. it's a very hard thing to face.

thinking of you jennifer and your dear blondie,

emily

p.s. sorry for the messy post.

[wannaduacentury]

At appx 3 pm today Ms Blondie Sue went to the bridge to meet all my other furry friends who have gone before her. She just went to sleep peacefully with her head on her foot(her fav position). I was baking scones in the kitchen (she was stretched out 3 ft away watching) I went over to pet her and called her name and she didn't move or blink her eyes I knew she was gone. I did call the vet and he was willing to meet me today to put her to sleep if need be, I'll call him in am and let him know we won't be coming. I did what all of you said, just spent the day w/ her and it was nice(besides the rain which matched my mood) I have a special place for her final resting place on our favorite walking trail. I appreciate all the sentiments you all have given and it makes me feel better that I'm not alone in losing a beloved friend. I took 2 pics of her yesterday and I have an earlier pic in her spunky days. Blondie May 30, 1994-Jan 7, 2007 age 12 Sending virtual Choc Chip Scones to all my TE friends :)

[Tri Girl]

I just can't stop the tears... :(
Thank you for posting her pictures- she was a beautiful girl!!! I'm glad she went peacefully in sleep.
((((((((lots of hugs your way)))))))
I'll be thinking of you both tonight...

[Trek420]

I just can't stop the tears... :(
Thank you for posting her pictures- she was a beautiful girl!!! I'm glad she went peacefully in sleep.
((((((((lots of hugs your way)))))))
I'll be thinking of you both tonight...

I'm glad you were there by her side and she went with the smell of your home-baked cookies. :o What a beautiful girl she is.

[snapdragen]

(((hugs))) I'm glad she was home, with familiar smells and sounds, when she chose to go. So sorry for your loss.

[Bikingmomof3]

((((((Huge Hugs))))))) I am sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl, you were both blessed to have each other. It must have been a comfort to her, when her time came, be be home, surrounded with love.

[Wahine]

I'm bawling my eyes out. She was beautiful. How painful to lose your beautiful pet. I am glad that she finally gave up the ghost and went on her own terms in your home. It's so much better that way.

My Tyson that passed in Feb last year will meet her at the rainbow bridge - he's always had a soft spot for blondes.

[sbctwin]

I am so sorry. Blondie was a beautiful friend, pet. I am glad she went to doggy heaven at home, with you.

[LBTC]

I had so many tears flowing that both my furry kids had to come over and kiss them away. Be at peace Jennifer, because you loved well, Blondie lived well. She's beautiful!

And, yes, rainbow buddy Yogi is helping Tyson and the rest of the gang to show Blondie all around. By tomorrow they'll all be just having a blast doing what healthy happy dogs do together....

More hugs and lots of butterflies,
~T~

[kaybee]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's a good thing that she passed away at home instead of having to go to the vet's office -- at lease she was at peace, in familiar surroundings with the people she loved. She sure was a beautiful girl, and I know you'll miss her terribly. Hugs to you.

KB

[mtbdarby]

More ((hugs)) Jennifer. What beautiful pix of your baby. I'm glad you got to spend the final days together.

[Brandi]

All our love and good thoughts go out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your photo's of blondie with us. And giving us a glimps of what look to be a wonderful life filled with love and compassion. She looked to be very lucky. (sigh) as tears stream down my face I not only cry for blondie but for my furry friends that I have lost that were so special to me. A moment of silence I give to you in honor of all our loved furry friends.

[SalsaMTB]

I couldn't read all the responses because it's just too sad, I can't shed tears at work.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Blondie was a beautiful dog. It's nice she passed peacefully with your nearby.

[7rider]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Blondie. I'm glad it was peaceful and she was surrounded by love and warmth and peace.

[suzieqtwa]

You are so lucky she crossed the bridge peacefully at home, in familiar surroundings ,with you baking scones. I have never been that lucky...I have asked my kids to please cross , so we don't have to go to the vet ,but they never would. It hurts so bad I know. I send my warm thoughts ,and hugs your way. You will always have the memories, I'm bawling now ,so Ill just give you a ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Suzie

[wannaduacentury]

Thankyou again everyone for the heartfelt sympathies. Blondie really was a special dog. I got her 6 yrs ago from a family that was moving and it was love at first dog the first time I saw her. We bonded immediately. One of the funniest things she did when we were walking one time, she drug me through a pile of leaves face first, then turns around as if to say "Why aren't you comin?" then comes over to give me kisses. I know we all have wonderful stories of our fur friends. I have my kitties to keep me going.
All of our fur-friends Tyson(Blondie's new boyfriend), Yogi, Sheena(another golden girl) , Ernie-bird, and Pepper and all of our friends that have gone before us. Many kisses, woofs, meows, tail wags, and paw shakes. May they all rest in peace. Have a good day everyone ;) Jennifer

[Southside Sally]

I am sorry for your pain. Our four-legged friends depend on us to take care of them, and to decide when the suffering is too much. Know that you love your friend, she loves you, and you are doing what is best, despite the hurt you feel.

I had to put my 10 year old mastiff down in May. He had cancer and was having seizures because it had spread to his brain. It's sad, but a fact of life that we generally outlive our pets.

Take care,

Southside Sally

[Pedal Wench]

... "Denise, you took on Ernie's pain so that she could be without pain." I would have done anything to relieve her pain.
Giving her "the gift of peace" was my final gift to her.
...Much love to peace to you & yours,

Denise

Jennifer, I am so sorry. I've had three furkids in my adult life. My dear kitty went on her own at age 14. My sweet, 'special-needs' child, my 8-year-old mastiff couldn't stand up on her own, and since she weighed about 175 lbs., I couldn't really lift her. Having to make that drive to the vet was the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm facing similar issues with my fuzzy black Newfie-mutt,and I'm not sure how I'll go through it again. Reading everyones comments here will help when it's his time.