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An interruption
My tiny dog, who has been my constant companion for 14 years is dying. I have been nursing her 24 hours every day for more than 3 weeks now and I believe today is the day that she will pass over. I’m holding her until she goes and therefore I will not be blogging until tomorrow. I apologize for all the unanswered comments. I just cannot cope with them right now.
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14 years !!! maybe she’s old & it’s time for her to RIP. It’s sad when we lose something dear to us. Hope she lived a happy life. BTW what’s her name :P
@Doson
Yes, she was old but she was in excellent health until she had a tooth extracted and suffered a stroke. She’s gone now and I’m grieving my loss. When my grieving is done I’ll get another dog from the animal rescue shelter.
Oh yeah.. it’s not easy to replace our loved ones :) but hope you’ll get a big and lovely puppy.
No need for apologies, I’d say.
Sorry to hear about your doggie.
@YogaforCynics
Thanks for caring. She was very special to me because of all the animals I have ever loved and lost she was the one I was closest to.
When one dog passes, all dog lovers feel it. My condolences and thoughts are with you.
@Theresa
Thanks I’m still a little weepy because I’m in that stage where I unconsciously reach for her and then suddenly remember — she’s gone. :(
*hugs*
@sulz
Thank you for the hug.
I’m so sorry, TT.
My thoughts are with you and [name removed].
@earthtoholly
I removed the name of my surviving dog. She’s having a hard time too and may not last very long. It’s a sad time in our house but this will pass.
This is such a sad news.
A friend of mine has similar event happening to her. The dog has metastatic colon cancer and it was put to rest…
Still, look at bright side that the dog has spent such a long time with you. A lot of good memory. It is to let the dog gone with care instead of sorrow
@roentarre
We had wonderful times together and I have those memories. yucked away in a special corner of my heart. She was a pint sized dog with a big personality. She was bold, active and very comedic. She charmed my cats and my horses too.
That is love in its absolute form! My prayers and condolences go out to you. May she pass on to a far better place!
-D. Divine
@Micheal
This is indeed love and I edit the post above to insert a poem.
I am very sorry about your little dog..It affects us deeply when a precious animal companion passes on. I feel for you, I have lost 2 precious loving little dogs and it is heartbreaking.
With sympathy, Kat
Thanks for the empathy Kat.
oh, sorry to hear about your dog. It’s always hard to cope up with the loss of a loved one. take your time TT.
I’m feeling paralyzed. I’ve got to shake this off today and blog.
Oh, timethief. I am sorry about your little dog. Hugs to you.
Thanks for the hug Jennifer.
I’m sorry to hear that, TT. I’d give you a hug if I could. Dogs are such great friends.
Ben
She was my friend and sidekick for 14 years and it’s so strange and so sad not to have her with me.
I’m terribly sorry & can sympathize completely. My thoughts are with you. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do.
Sigh. Thanks Lana. There’s nothing you can do. I need to get myself out of the slump somehow.
TT, glad I stopped by…As I recall, she is a Chihuahua isn’t she? Bless her tiny little heart. May the love you feel for her, go along with her. All my love to you…and yours.
~Nards~
Yes Nards, she was a chihuahua. She was tiny, lively, bold and comedic. She was bright and eager to please and she learned every lesson I ever taught her the first time I taught it. I miss her lots.
I’m so sorry. I know that this a difficult time but if you ever feel ready I would love to read about the great memories you have shared with her. Take good care of yourself.
I can’t write about those times. I have tried and the result is a continual waterfall of tears that I’m powerless to stop. I’m going to rally myself out of this slump today lest I slip into a state of depression.
I’m so sorry about your dog. I recently lost two dogs and I only had them a small fraction of that time.
Hoping you feel better soon,
Vanessa
@Vanessa
My dog was put to sleep over a week ago now and I’m still grieving the loss but I’m coping. Thanks for your care and concern.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Animal companions mean so much, especially one that has been with you constantly for so long. I still miss my dear old cat. It’s ok for you to find things hard at first. Be gentle on yourself. xxx
@bird
I’m also healing from the raw state of the original grief that came from me having to make the decision to whether to let her go or watch her suffer stroke after stroke. I know I made the right call but I still miss her desperately.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Our fur babies have a way of getting into our hearts. Big hug to you.
@Patty
Thanks for the HUG I can use one.
Hi TT;
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know this is an arduous time of your life. I give my deepest sympathies. I too, have a 14.5 yr old dog, Sarah, and I know it’s going to be hard when it comes her time.
@Sheila
Best wishes to you and Sarah. We all have to go eventually and when a pet is no longer living a quality life and is suffering we are faced with the heartbreaking decision to either let them go or prolong their life and suffering. The decision is never and easy one because either alternative causes us emotional pain – grief.
I’m late getting here, but I grieve with you on your losing your friend. A void such as this is ever a change. I send you soothing thoughts & hugs.
@MusEditions
Thanks for the soothing thoughts and hugs too.
You are doing what you need to do. Such a hard thing, yes? Do take care. My thoughts are with you and your sweet pet.
Karen
@Karen
Thanks for your thoughts. I appreciate how supportive my friends have been.
wow.. i feel your pain.. our manker just came home from surgery … it’s amazing how they find a place in your heart.. .and then a hole… blessings
gp
@manker
I hope the recovery from the surgery goes well. Best wishes to you both.
Hi TT,
I apologize for my awful faux pas regarding one of your beloved’s name. I made an assumption and you know what they say about when one assumes…
I do hope you’re getting along okay and Lucy and I send our hugs and wishes to you all.
@earthtoholly
No problem. I deleted it because I wish to remain a pseudonymous blogger. Sharing names online was not a good idea and I bear the fault for that, not you.
Love and peace
The first great loss in my life was my dog Rexy. She was also 14 when she passed. We grew up together. I had her as a friend and companion and confidant from the time I was three. That was moons ago, but I still remember her silent, unconditional love. Best wishes, and love.
@nothingprofound
Thanks for your supportive comment. I’m still feeling such raw grief that I have found it hard to answer these comments.
I’m so sorry about your little dog. I’ve been offline for sometime and i just saw this now. Hugs to you! I hope its okay if I light a candle for her? I do that for my pets when they die.
@ladylyf
Please do. :)
All the best wishes for you to overcome the sadness of losing your dog.
Thanks for playing the song game on BC.
I noticed the Carl Jung quote in the page header. I just started reading a book, “Deciphering the Cosmic Number: The strange friendship of Wolfgang Pauli and Carl Jung”. I’m not to far into it yet but learning a short history of Carl Jung was interesting. Did you know of his “fur coat ladies”?
take care – see ya on BC
@liselman
The book you’re reading sounds interesting. No, I’m not aware of Jung’s fur coat ladies”. See you on BC.
TimeTheif, I am sorry for that. Pets are great companions and 14 years are not that easy but still I hope you’ll overcome it. Are you planning to get a new dog? It helps even if I am a cat lover myself.
Several years ago we had to put our little chihuahua/papillon to sleep after 12 years. It was very hard and I still think about her from time to time. People sometimes find it hard to understand how you can become so attached to a pet, but the fact remains they do indeed become part of the family.
We have another dog now (inherited, kind of sort of) and she is very much a part of the household. Maybe it is too soon for that right now, but life goes on and what better way to celebrate that fact than with a new friend, four-legged or otherwise.