Had to put our Pepper down today :-(

[kaybee]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You did the right thing.

KB

[Quillfred]

[[[[emily]]]]

My heart goes out to you for your loss. Our pets are some of our greatest teachers and bring so much joy. I'm glad you were able to have alot of time together.

Peace.

Quill

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Poor Emily. I'm so sorry. You gave her a long and love-filled life.

[Geonz]

{{{Emily}}}

[light_sabe_r]

Emily. I'm so sorry. But she's no longer in pain, and you have another spirit friend to watch over you know.

[ridethewind]

My condolences, Emily, on the loss of your beloved pet.

And thank you, Bikerchick68, for that lovely poem. My GF's dog has cancer. I think this poem will help her get through what lies ahead.

__________
Jean

[makbike]

Emily:

Take care of yourself these next few days and know you gave Pepper the greatest gift of love by setting her free. She is at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for you guys. I hope this poem helps you during this difficult time.


Lend Me a Puppy

I will lend to you for awhile a puppy, God said.
For you to love while she lives, and mourn when she's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'til I call her back, take care of her for me?

She'll bring you her charms to gladden you and, should her
stay be brief, you'll always have her memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this puppy to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teacher's true.
And from the folk that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.

Now will you give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my puppy home again?

My heart replied, "My Lord, Thy Will Be Done"
For all the joys this puppy brings the risk of grief I'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.

But should you call her back much sooner than we planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of her who we loved, please help us while we grieve.

When our cherished puppy departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all their life.

- Author Unknown -
Adapted from 'Thy Will Be Done' by Edgar Guest

[bcipam]

Oh no! So sad! And so close to Christmas. There is nothing that can be said or done to replace the hole you now feel in your heart. I still have some of those holes in mine even though many wonderful animals have replaced the ones I've lost. Take care,

Pam

[TrekJeni]

Emily hugs to you from Cincinnati.

My Weimaraner, Robin, will be turning nine next week and it seems like the last few months she's really started to slow down. Took her camping this weekend.

Remember all the good times you shared.

Jeni