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Posted by Petsr4life on April 07, 2003 at 16:55:04:

In Reply to: My little Valentine posted by diverDestiny on April 06, 2003 at 23:37:03:

What a beautiful baby girl your Valentine was. I know your heart is just broken. Please do not blame yourself. Your baby girl knew how much you loved her and would not want you to blame yourself. YOU did nothing wrong. Sometimes things happen..that we have no control over. We do our best..love them..provide the best of food,shelter,vet care, and most important love and still something happens. I felt much the same as you did when I lost Sadie in June of 2002. I came home from work and found her having a nose bleed. Even with the best of vet care and spending well over four thousand dollars...I still lost my baby girl after six weeks. I blamed myself. Was something wrong that I had not noticed. She had been sick a couple of weeks earlier..vomited once..but was ok after that. When I came home that night..I knew in my heart something horrible was wrong. I also somehow knew...I was going to lose her. But..I tried everything I could possibly do to save her. I believe in my heart..I only added to her suffering with all the biopsys, shots, IVs, medicine...etc. Guilt...I had it..and still at times it creeps its way back into my heart and mind. Please do not do this to yourself. Think of it this way. Your baby did not suffer. Her death sounds like it was quick and painless. She went where she was loved and felt safe. We all should be so lucky. It does not take the pain away...but I hope it helps end your guilt. Your baby girl Valentine..loved you so very much, and she was so loved by you and your family. Though her life was short...she had more in her nine years..than many dogs ever have. Hold the wonderful GOOD memories of her in your heart. I am so sorry you lost your beautiful girl. I do understand how much it hurts. God Speed your sweet girl. May the beautiful memories help your heart to heal.
Pat and the tribe..
Jake,CK,Sadie and Beaus spirits in my heart forever...

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