old dogs, when is it time?

[Selkie]

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.

[bmccasland]

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.

[Blueberry]

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

[MartianDestiny]

*hugs*

[spokewench]

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

[arielmoon]

(((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!

[Selkie]

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.

[MommyBird]

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.