Had to say goodbye to our Kelev...

[chatnoire]

I am so sorry to read this. It's heart=breaking to have to make that decision to say goodbye. May your memories of Kelev keep you company in your mourning.

((((((hugs)))))

[Norse]

I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he had a long and good life with you.

[bmccasland]

(((((Tzvia))))) So sorry for your loss. It is unfortuate that our furry friends live such short lives. At least you were there, and he was eased out with lots of love. Still doesn't make your heart ache less, I know like many pet owners here on TE, we've been in your shoes. Nothing quite like the "Mom, I'm tired and I don't feel good" look in their eyes.

[emily_in_nc]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Having to say goodbye to a beloved pet/part of the family is always so hard.

[Selkie]

"there is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings or walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given. Writing his essay, 'The Once Again Prince," animal lover and gifted writer, Irving Townsend summed it up: 'We who chose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live within a fragile circle easily and often breached. Unable to accept is awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan.' It is a fragile circle. But it goes round and round without end." (from "If a Dog's Prayers were Answered...Bones Would Rain from the Sky" by Suzanne Clothier)

You gave Kelev the most unselfish gift of all. Kelev has left the earth but he is not gone. Agnes and Maud, golden retrievers with angel wings, will watch over him at Rainbow Bridge...

[tzvia]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.

The rational me knows it was the right thing to do; I can still hear his cries from Wednesday night and realize he had really degenerated, from looking at old photos of him.

But the emotional side of me keeps thinking that maybe... No. I could not do anything to stop what was happening to him; he could not even get up by himself.

He runs now at the park past the rainbow bridge, chasing rabbits as he did years ago. I will see him again one day, and take the rabbit hind quarter out of his mouth and drop it in the trash.

Thank you all for taking the time to read about the anguish of a woman over her old dog.

[PamNY]

I'm sorry for your loss. Kelev had a great life, but it's so hard to lose them. I hope happy memories bring you peace.

[DebSP]

So sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was well loved.

[Catrin]

I just saw this for some reason, and reading it brought tears to my eyes. So hard to lose a beloved pet and I know the decision was hard to make. I am sure he knew that he was loved.

[lovelygamer]

Hugs (())) Losing a pet is one of the hardest things that ever happens to us in life. Having to make the choice to let them go is even harder. I am sorry about your puppy but you can have faith in that you made the right decision. Once we see they are suffering so, it's the only thing to do. I hope you have lots of peaceful and fun memories with him.

[jessmarimba]

I'm so sorry. That's the hardest decision to make.

My kitties are going to get some extra playtime and treats in his honor tonight.

[solobiker]

So sorry to hear about this. {{{HUGS}}}

[Koronin]

(((HUGS))) I'm so sorry.