muppet has gone to rainbow bridge

[ruthann58]

we had to have muppet put to sleep wed morning this is the first time i have been able to see to type she had lost the feeling in her back legs monday and would not eat so we let her go but to make that decision was the worst thing i have ever had to do i know better to be a day too soon than to be a minuet to late but it hurts so much

[pastafreak]

Awww...I am so sorry to read this,hun....I had to do the same several months ago.It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, and I can still see my Cleo as she was afterwards. The only cosolation for you at this stage is that she has been released from whatever pain and suffering she had. Believe me-it will get easier, and you will have all the lovely memories of your time together..And remember....there are lots of lovely people on here to help,and just listen. xx

[horselady]

Oh poor you. Nothing I can say will make you feel better at the moment, it hurts so much doesn't it?
Lots of hugs xxx

[wolf63]

I'm thinking of you at this sad time.

Susan

[leelapops]

Oh my word ruthann, I am so very sorry for your loss. You must be heartbroken, and I bet you still hear her, and feel her around you too.

In time, the pain will lessen, and you will remember all the funny things she used to do, and how much she brought to your life. In the meantime, pasta is right-we are all here for a good listen (and a shared cry).
Lisa x

[cruella]

ruthann,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
It takes a long time to get over the loss of a pet.
If ever!
She will be running free in Rainbow Bridge, free of pain.
Take care. xxxx

[mccfluff]

sorry to hear this, thinking of you and lots of hugs xx

[lankeela]

So sad, but at least we are in a position to do this for our animals. As in this case, there is often no choice in the matter if you are thinking of your pet and not yourself. Remember the good times.

[goosing]

so sorry for you, chin up -it will get better

[bensmum]

So sorry to hear your news. I have been in this position a few times now and it hurts so much. It will ease and you will be able to remember the good times but at the moment it is probably duifficult to see how you will get over it.
You did the best thing for muppet and although the decision was hard it was the right one for her.
XX

[Jugglering]

Big hugs from another pet lover here.... just remember that muppet is now in that happy rainbow place and not in pain xx

[jules77]

so sorry for your loss........it has been two years yesterday since I lost my old boy, who was my 'shadow', and it still hurts and I often shed a tear or two when I think of him, and the others before him that have all gone to the rainbow bridge. One thing we know when we have pets is that we will, or usually will, outlive them, and have to say goodbye, and we must treasure them while they are with us, and remember the good times we shared. The pain will heal over time.........promise. Chin up.

[bigmamma]

Awww ruthann , how difficult it must have been for you , and difficult again to type out its realism on this thread. Bless you for taking your pet and releasing her from any suffering, its a kindness and the last act of your love for her that you could do . It is heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet and I feel for you and keep you in my thoughts . xxxxxx

[Metz]

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....

[ruthann58]

thanks every one, metz i have never dared read rainbow bridge but have this morning. my mum is there with her and i told her that nanny was going to be there to look after before she died lankeela you are so right i was strong enough to make the right choice for her as when i had my lab 15years ago i kept him going for me and not what was best for him and should have let him go sooner, i was also lucky enough to be able to have the vet out to her so she went in her own home with no stress my son at her head who she had loved best ever since the day we brought her home, we got her when she was 9 months from the rspca we were her 5th home in that 9 months and i must admit to start with she was a nightmare she used to show her teeth and snap at us and devistated the garden tossing the heads of the daffodils all ways. jumping in the fish pond and terrifing the fish but after about 6 months with us she changed and was never any trouble and a wonderful guard dog always felt safe with her about when i was on my own she would have been 14 next month not a bad age for a gsd. cassie is missing her and wont stay out in the garden on her own but it will get better i know, Ruthxx

[paddywak]

Ruthann firstly let me say how sorry I am for you loss, but reading your reply made me smile remembering Che my first GSD who I lost many years ago, as he too had a thing about daffodils that we could never break him of. Every time he saw one he couldnt resist nipping the top off about 2inch down the stalk and bring it to us, we couldnt let him off the lead in the park or any where near a daff. So feel sad for your friend but remember all the little things about her that will make you smile in the future

[garner]

Thinking of you at this so sad time,remember all the happy hours you had together, not easy I know ,but the pain will ease in time.Bless g.

[Kleiber]

Just read your post, ruthann. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, but you're right, 14 is a good age for a GSD. I had one who lived to 15, but that was very unusual. I've had GSDs all my adult life and now my lovely Elsa is nearly 10, so I know I won't have her for many more years. Sounds to me like Muppet had a lovely life, with a family who really loved and understood her. God bless. K xxx