scotzoidman,

When he left, he was with someone who loved him. That is more than many can hope for.

Always remember your friend. In time, you will forget your pain.

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I'm so sorry, Scotz.

Hopefully this will help just a little bit:


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

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Thanks, SS...that just made me tear up again And thanks to all of you as well.

We're adjusting as well as could be expected, maybe better than we could hope for. I have been comforted greatly by the knowledge that, for the 1st time in a long while, I'm not worried about Lucky; I know he's at peace now, he's not hurting, or in danger of being hurt, & most of all, he's not bumping into things now! I see looking back now, it would not have been wrong to end his pain anytime in the past year or so, but I waited to make sure HE was ready; his last hours proved to be the last straw. His heart was, literally & figuratively, strong to the end, & I feel no qualms at having given him one last lap.

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Scotz, having been through a similar experience all too recently you have my sincerest condolences. For what it's worth, I cried while reading the 'final dispatch' above, so don't be embarrassed about crying when you were actually there.

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In memory of my friend skip...
Go then, there are other worlds than these

Working in a vet's office, I get asked a lot how I can do my job when it comes to animals being put to sleep. The way I look at it is that I am helping them when life has gotten too painful for them. They give us so much more than we could ever give them and ending their suffering is a small kindness that we can do when it comes time. My thoughts are with you and I hope you spend more time thinking of all the happiness Lucky brought into your life rather than being caught up in the hole he left in your heart.

((((scotz)))))

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(((((scotz)))))

Glad you posted this, cuz it reminds me how compassionate the good folks at our vet's office were thru this whole ordeal, even going as far as sending us a condolence card the next day; the doc talked me thru my options, assuring me that there's no right or wrong way to do it. I now have a real appreciation for the whole veterinary profession, & how much love for animals it takes to do what you do. And yes, I do comfort myself with the happy thoughts, rather than dwelling on what we've lost. We also have a big advantage in our other dog, Riley, & the way she's helping the fill that void (& probably healing her own loss as well).

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