old dogs, when is it time?

Hugs to both you and sweet Nala.

Pam

Hugs to you, Beth and Nala. I will give my doggie friend extra love tonight to pass on the dog wavelength.

Beth, you've been an excellent dog-mama to her - the fact that you're wrestling with this decision shows it. Dogs live in the moment, I'm sure she feels your love for her and will to the very end.

Hugs and love to you Beth and Nala.

(((Beth & Nala))) Enjoy your last night with your baby, you have been a great mommy and she knows that. It is the best and worst feeling to be able to give that last overload of love you have.

I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you.

I'm so sorry.... thinking of both you and Nala. Agnes and Maud (golden retrievers and angel dogs extraordinaire) will be waiting to show her around Rainbow Bridge.

Nala was very weak this morning. We got in before clinic hours were officially open, and she was eased across quickly, quietly, and painlessly. Sigh. Fairwell my pretty. Go chase those elk you were dreaming about the other night. Even your sore leg was twitching in the chase, so I know you were healthy and young in your dreams. Your sister Branwen will be there to help you try to catch them, just watch their antlers! One day, we'll meet back on the road and continue exploring together.

(((((Beth)))))))

*hugs*

So, So Sorry, Beth. I'm sure Big Kitty will spit and snarl at Nala when she comes to the rainbow bridge. I'm sure they'll have quite a good little tussle.

spoke

(((Beth)))

You have done a wonderful thing for your friend. She was lucky to have you! I bet Nala, Shadow, Trixie and Sharday will be the best of friends where they are now!

Beth -- I hope you are doing ok... so sorry to hear about Nala. You definitely did the right thing. All the TE dogs and cats have welcomed her, and they are creating quite the ruckus up at Rainbow Bridge (you know that she French kissed St. Peter). Her angel will bring her down to visit you.

I feel for your loss.
I can tell that you had a blessed journey with Nala.

This thread has been an encouragement for me as I am walking the same path with my Jack Russell, Agatha, that you just completed with your Nala.
I feel like I will be better prepared to make that final ride with her now.
I was blessed to have my last elderly dog pass while he was in my lap at home. Agatha was nine months old at the time. Now she is 14+.

Thank you for sharing Nala's story. She has already been a comfort to another.

So hard to lose our "babies". My heart goes out to you.

Veronica

So sorry for your loss

I'm sorry. ((Beth))

I'm so sorry Beth. You were a good mom to her. Sending happy thoughts your way.

I'm so sorry, Beth.

So sorry for your loss.

Oh, I am sorry about your girl. I know you did the best possible care for her.

((hugs)) Beth. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Beth, I am so sorry for your loss.

Beth, I'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like you're a great pack leader, and I'll bet Nala was happy in your pack.

So sorry, Beth. It sounds like Nala had a good life with you.

((((((hugs))))))))

I've been avoiding this thread because I still ache from when I had to put my pet to sleep...and that was almost six years ago. :(

My condolences, Beth. I know how hard it is. My heart goes out to you.