Goodbye dear friend...

[margo49]

Sad, sad, sad
but the only thing to do

[Trek420]

hugs this is so very sad.

[Bad JuJu]

I'm SO SO sorry for you and Winston, and for your other puglet who will probably miss Winston, too. I know exactly how hard this is, and my eyes are full of tears and my heart full of compassion for you. Doing the right thing can be so hard, but it's still the right thing. Thinking of you both.

[bikerchick68]

Thank you all for your kind hearts. I typically respond to each person individually, but please forgive me in this instance for not doing so. Typing is difficult while crying. Each and every post here has touched me and I thank you so much for that. I know you all understand what I am experiencing... and I know there is no way to "fix it"... but the caring words do help.

Winston will be buried here at home tomorrow, under a tree where he can lie in the shade on our warm summer days. I have ordered a memory stone for him and will plant forget-me-nots around the stone.

I know I will rescue another dog sometime soon. It's clear his brother, Magnus, is at something of a loss today without Winston here. A few months ago Winston and I "talked" about me rescuing another dog and I know it is something he would want for Magnus and me.

I will print out your responses and put them in Winston's rescue file as they will always hold a place in my heart where Winston now lives.

Hugs... bikerchick

[tygab]

I am very sorry for your loss. Our pets bring so much to our lives, but I have to believe they understand when it is time for them to go, and they can go peacefully with us by their sides...

(((((hug from me)))

You will have many days to talk and visit with Winston yet, do not be too sad.

-T

[Running Mommy]

It's such a hard decision to make, but you made the right one. Poor Windston depended on you to take care of him, and as sad as it is to say goodbye, you made the right decsion. I love pugs, in fact I dote on my neighbors all the time.
My heart is just breaking for you. Man o man!!!
When Abigail my great dane goes it's going to crush me. She's nearly 10, so prolly near the end of her life span so I think about it alot. Just like Winston, my abby is always there for me.
Sigh.... I am so sorry!! I wish I could reach out and give you a hug right now.
Take care and remember that she is much happier now because she's no longer in pain...
If the stars are out tonight go find the brightest one. That is Winston shining down on you.
Denise

[crazycanuck]

BIkerchick...I don't have a dog(yet) but understand what you mean.

Take care & i'm sending you a big (((hug)))) and warmth from (not so warm) NZ..

c