Had to put our Pepper down today :-(

[spokewench]

So sorry Emily. There is no way to make it better for you, but I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and your beautiful Pepper

[ClockworkOrange]

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I've asked my rainbow buddy Yogi, to give Pepper a tour for ya. They'll have lots of fun together while they wait for us to one day join them. Yogi has been there for 6 years and 5 days so he know his way around.

Take care of yourself, and don't ever worry about what anybody else thinks. If it's time for you to cry, just cry. If that makes someone around you uncomfortable, they can leave. You need to grieve.

My wish for you is for a wonderful miracle that lifts your spirits and turns the lump in your throat into the warm spot in your heart as fast as can be.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

LBTC, this is such a well thought out posting.............the tears just flowed!

Emily my heart goes out to you, I truly am so sorry about your darling Pepper.

Love and hugs.

Sally

[GLC1968]

Oh Emily - I feel your pain. I had to do the same for my beloved Tango only six months ago and seeing your post made me cry all over again.

Remember the good times, know that you did the right thing, and let the grief happen. Hang in there!!

[snapdragen]

I'm very sorry emily.

[aka_kim]

I'm so sorry Emily. Take solace in knowing you gave Pepper a wonderful, happy and long life.

[Duck on Wheels]

I'm so sorry Emily. Take solace in knowing you gave Pepper a wonderful, happy and long life.

Yes, hold that thought. You made a tough decision, but in light of all the joy you shared with Pepper before, I think you can be confident that you made the right one.

[emily_in_nc]

Thank you all for your kindness. Your words and thoughts are greatly appreciated. I'm so glad we took this holiday picture, just one week ago today, when Pepper was a lot better:



I'm also so thankful to have my wonderful DH at this difficult time. He adored Pepper, she was his girl, and he is grieving as much as I am.

So many people have been through this, and I've been through it myself before too. Just knowing that we as humans share this kinship and can empathize fully when one of us loses a beloved pet is a thought I find comforting.

Emily

[Popoki_Nui]

I'm so sorry, Emily. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Gentle journey, dear Pepper.


Much alofa from Sherry (and my cats).

[Melody]

I'm so sorry Emily. Losing a pet is like losing a part of your family. But you'll always have the good memories to cherish.

Mel

[jeannierides]

Emily, so sorry about Pepper.

[Blueberry]

Emily-

I am SO sorry to hear about Pepper - you did the right thing, but you're right, it is the most difficult decision pet owners have to make. We went through it all too recently.

Hugs to you and DH!!

Carrie Anne

[sbctwin]

I am so sorry Emily. I don't have children and so my pets become my children. I had Katrina for 19 years (brown point Siamese) and had to make the decision to let her go. She was followed by Toby, my mom's dog that I took when she could no longer take care of him. We only had him for 4 year but I had to let him go to. I still get tears thinking of them both. Now, I only have Kallie (9 yrs Tortoise Shell cat). My thoughts are with you....

[caligurl]

oh emily.... i'm so very sorry..... i know how hard it was to make the decision..... you did the right thing for pepper...

big hugz to you, sweetie.........

[7rider]

Oh, Emily.
That is such a hard decision.
I hope you know that Pepper is at peace and you made the right call.
It sux and it hurts, I know. Think fondly of your good days with Pepper and I hope that gives you some brightness.

[Deborajen]

Emily,

I'm so sorry about Pepper. You're right, that is the toughest decision you'll ever have to make for your beloved pet. Take comfort in the good memories and in all the good years you had with Pepper.

Deb