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Posted by PHRottn on January 26, 2003 at 15:18:59:

In Reply to: I let him go... posted by Kowens on January 24, 2003 at 09:34:17:

I am so sorry for your loss. I will add Sparky to the Candle Ceremony Bridge List. Below are links to a couple of verses that I have found comforting. With time it will get easier, but you have to allow yourself to go through the grief process. To some Sparky may have been, "just a dog" but to us they are a huge part of our lives. It leaves a big gapping hole in our hearts when they have to go.

Remember only the positive and good times and hold them close forever. Allow the pain you both experienced in the end to fade away.

Please visit with us here or in Grief Support Chats. The links for each day is below also.

http://www.pethobbyist.com/PetLoss.html

http://www.cyberhideaway.com/RainbowBridge/index.html

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/lastbatt.htm

PHRottn

:Well, I put Sparky down last nite. He never recovered from his surgery and was in alot of pain. He was on so many steroids but they weren't really helping.
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:I thought I was prepared, but it was so hard. He was just laying on his blanket and didn't want to get up, so I had to carry him (60 lbs) to the car. He just lay the whole way there.

:Dr. came in and I held his little face in my hands and looked into his eyes while they gave the injection. Then he died.

:I am so miserable! It was harder when I got home. I don't know if it was just the reality of it all sinking in, or that Sparky wasn't there any more. His dog bowls and blankie is still out, and I can't seem to put them away. I keep listening for the sound of his nails on the tile.

:Please tell me time will heal this horrible aching heart. I know he is a dog, but he was my baby and I didn't have him long enough. I can't stop crying and I have this .NET class and the teacher must think I am nuts.

:He was truly the best dog and noone can ever replace him.

:I hope there is a heaven and that he is there.

:Thanks for listening.
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