My girl is sick.

[sundial]

I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

Author Unknown

[Ninabike]

Aly, I'm so sorry. I don't even know what to say. Like deidre said above, I can't read through all the posts. {{{{{{Aly, BF and Chihuahua}}}}}}

[Veronica]

Darn! I was hoping you'd have a better ending to your tale. I too found it hard to read the posts. We lost our Rottie 4 years ago this month. I'm so sorry. But you did the right thing for her.

V.

[Wahine]

Hugs to you and your family.

I know what you went through. It was when my sweet Tyson started losing control of his bladder that I made the decision to have him put down. It was so terribly heartbreaking but it was our last act of mercy, he was not functioning well.

Take care. I'm thinking about you and Jane.

[mtbdarby]

((Aly)) So sorry to hear of the loss of Jane. I went through the same thing recently too - seems like a lot of furbabies have gone to the bridge from this board in the last few months.

Grieve away and cherish the good times you had. I still talk to Xena every day even though I can't be with her.

[ccnyc]

Aly,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could. Jane was obviously very well loved and I'm sure she knew it. FWIW, I had to make similar decisions as you with my Kazootie cat nine years ago, and it does get easier to deal with over the years, but I still think of her (good thoughts) daily and still miss her presence.

Carol

[crazycanuck]

i'm sorry to hear about your fur kid


(((aly))

c

[elk]

so so sorry, Aly.

I hope you don't waste a single second feeling guilty...Jane wouldn't like it!!!

[malaholic]

I am so sorry Aly. You gave Jane a home where she was truly loved and as the pain that you are feeling now fades may you always remember the joy and love that Jane brought to you in return.

[LBTC]

Jane will know the other TE furkids at the Rainbow Bridge by their energy, and she will have one heck of a pack to hang with. Yogi, Ted, Norton, Giro have greeted her and shown her around. She's whole and perfect again, and she'll wait for you the many years until you are reunited. She knows you did the right thing and she loves you.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[aly]

You are all so wonderful and caring. It's been a long day (and there's still some time to go). Bronco, the little guy, is confused but tries to cheer us up. We're going to pick up our weekend Aussie hoping for a little distraction. He won't let us be sad. Our house is too quiet all of the sudden and it has helped us to be around other dogs and dog lovers. Yesterday we went to our dogpark and visited with some of Jane's friends (and their owners). We'll probably go over there again today.

I'm sorry to hear that so many of you have gone through the same thing. It is hard, but I guess it's part of loving your pet and being a responsible owner. It does help to know that other people have made the decision we did. It was so difficult, but we know it was the right thing.

Despite the last few days, the good stuff far outweighs the bad- and I'm sure we'll be welcoming another needy dog in after a little while. For now, we'll just try to think about all the good Jane brought to us.

[Zen]

The vet cried, we cried, but Jane went quickly.

and so did I.
I can't think of anything more difficult to have to do. you are not alone, many of us have lost our animal companions within the past year.
She had a good home for her last year and as others have said, she was much loved.

Despite the last few days, the good stuff far outweighs the bad- and I'm sure we'll be welcoming another needy dog in after a little while.

I bet you will, and there are so many out there.
I became a foster for a rescue group and of course ended up adopting one .

[OakLeaf]

Oh aly I'm so sad for you. I know you made the right decision and it seems you know it too.

There are some good pet loss resources online - one that's helped me all four times has been Rainbows Bridge. There are a lot of readings, places to share your stories and pictures, and a Monday candlelighting ceremony that you can participate in.

If it helps, here is a story that was just in the London Independent yesterday, written by a vet about mourning his dog. Dog gone

Take good care - be gentle with yourself - know that it takes some time - know that we are thinking about you and that Jane still loves you.

[maillotpois]

Aly - a big hug to you and your family. Jane was lucky to have such a wonderful loving home.

[snowtulip]

Aly, i'm sorry for your loss.