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[elflover59]

Yesterday my Hubby and i made the decision to put my Dog Xena to sleep today.( We don't need a appointment for it.You just walk in) I can not watch her suffering any longer. I would not be surprised if the Vet tells us we waited to long and we made her suffer. She is half blind, she barley can hear and she can not hold it long enough to go to the Bathroom. I know she has arthritis for a while now and we gave her pills for that. I could deal with that but ever since she had a operation to remove a few Tumors she started having problems with her back legs. It got really bad the last few weeks. Her back legs just don't want to work. She can not get them up. When we try to help her all she does is cries in pain. So she slides on her behind and cries and this is how she makes it outside. Her back legs just don't work. Xena is laying right next to me right now. That's all what she is doing all day and night long, just laying around. She does not have the energy to get up. I am trying to come up with a reason to keep her longer but i can not find a single one. She would be 14 years old in September and i had her since she is 6 weeks old. Knowing she will not be here after today hurts so darn much. She was my first dog ever,she is my baby. I hope there is a better place where our pet's go after they leave this place.

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XENA
R.I.P.
16 September 1994 - 9 August 2009

Comments

[phyncke.livejournal.com]

There is this great book that really helps deal with the loss of a dog (there is a cat version too). It is called Dog Heaven. I got this book when my dog passed away and I keep it still. Here is the amazon page where you can order it. I really recommend it for helping deal with this grief. Don't do a number on yourself for holding onto your puppy for too long. Just don't go there.

Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590417010/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249803376&sr=8-1

*huggles*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the link. It is helping me a lot."hugs"

[nienna-weeper.livejournal.com]

*hugs tightly*

I went through this with my Muffy... And it hurts.

This is a wonderful site that has helped me so much:

http://www.petloss.com/

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the link hun. Xena went fast and peacefully."hugs"

[spike7451.livejournal.com]

your Xena looks so much like my beloved Sheba, I had to make the same decision as you as she was riddles with cancer, and it is such a hard decision to make but it was kinder to let her go than keep her, and yes it hurts so much. This is a poem that helped me, I hope it helps you a little too...


The Rainbow Bridge

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...

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Beautyful poem. I hope to believe this how it will be."hugs"

[sweetkisses13.livejournal.com]

Awe, I'm so sorry honey.
*Hugs tight*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She went peacefully."hugs"

[j-dav.livejournal.com]

Dear God, I am ever so sorry. *hugs you* Please don't go to the vet with her, you will feel horrible...

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Hubby and son went with her. Xena left fast and peacefully."hugs"

[inwe-saralonde.livejournal.com]

Having to make that kind of decision is so, so hard, as I know all too well. And I like to think that there is a place where they go to where they can just laze in the sun.

*hugs*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Yeah i hope so too.She is at peace now."hugs"

[whitewave16.livejournal.com]

Hugs you.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you."hugs"

[perkyandproud.livejournal.com]

*gives you a big hug* My profound sympathy. That is never an easy choice to make.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

It was not easy but it was the only choise."hugs'

[talullahred.livejournal.com]

That's a horribly hard decision and I sympathize, having been through that with my cat Tobias. I'm sure in the end, despite the pain, you'll take solace in knowing you did the best you could for her.

*hugs*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

It was very hard but in the end it was my biggest act of love i could give her."hugs"

[chaotic-binky.livejournal.com]

I am sorry to hear about Xena. You are doing the right thing.

Hugs Binky xxxx

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She left fast and peacefully with my hubby and son holding her."hugs"

[girlspell.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so sorry! It's very sad and painful when we have to give up a pet. *hugs*

You had 14 years together. Treasure that always. You'll carry him in your heart forever.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you.She left fast and peacefully with my hubby and son holding her."hugs

[http://users.livejournal.com/quiet_tears_/]

oh love i am so sorry ): i am flowing with tears as i type. i feel your pain and im just so sorry. you are making the right decision. i hope your pain passes soon and you can remember the good memories. i think it must just take time for the pain to pass.
i wish i could say something to help you. and i wish pets didnt have to go. im sorry.
you are wonderful and i love you.
xoxoxox hugs

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Love you too hun. Xena left fast and peacefully with my hubby and son holding her."huggels"

[larienelengasse.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. It's the right thing though. I know it's hard to let her go, but it's better than having her live in pain, right? It will be humane, peaceful, and pain free as she goes.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Xena left fast and peacefully with my hubby and son holding her. I know it was the right thing to do."hugs

[jaiden-s.livejournal.com]

*hug*

I'm so sorry.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I will have a lot of good memories of her."hugs"

[silver-trails.livejournal.com]

There must be a better place, where they run together and chew on anything they wish, and get warm food and a cozy place to sleep. I know how it hurts. Every time I read about a dog having to be put to sleep I cry for my Colli. He was my baby, and I wasn't there when my children took him to the vet for the same reason. They wanted to spare him the pain, but I'd have liked to kiss him and hold his paw.

*hugs*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

I couldn't go.It was to hard. My hubby and son where holding her when she left. I know in my heart she is in a better place."hugs"

[darklingfae.livejournal.com]

*big big big hugs* I'm here if you need sweetie.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Xena left fast and peacefully with my hubby and son holding her."hugs"

[ani-mama.livejournal.com]

*hugs* We lost a dog last year too. We had him for 11 years. We have also had to get our old cat put to sleep,that we have had for even longer. I know it hurts but you are doing the right thing and you gave her the best life she could have.

I know that some people do not think it is a good idea to go with the pet for that last trip to the vet, but it really helped us to be able to hold our cat while he passed.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

It is hard. She was my first pet. I couldn't go . Xena left fast and peacefully with my hubby and son holding her."hugs"

[minuial_nuwing]

**holds you tight** I am so, so sorry, Bettina. I have been there and I know how bad it hurts, and that there is nothing anyone can say. Just know that it does get easier as time passes. You will never forget her, but eventually you will remember with a smile instead of tears.

I know it is a very personal thing, but I was comforted by being there with my dog at the end. It is a peaceful leaving.

**many hugs**

[sairalinde.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, hon. It is so hard when a pet is ill and needs to be put down. I know how much my family still misses our dog from over 13 years ago that had to be put down. So you'll never forget her ever, you'll remember her fondly -- all the times she made you laugh and all the times she cheered you up or just comforted you. Honestly, those memories are cherished by my family of our dog. And I know the two we have now will eventually grow old and have to go through this as well but as hard as it will be, life *with* them all these years is worth the pain of loss.
*hugs you tight* I know its a hard decision but you are doing what is best for her by releasing her from the pain she is in.

[jay-of-lasgalen.livejournal.com]

((Hugs))

You did the right thing for Zena - but knowing that isn't going to make your loss any less.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I know it will hurt for while but i know she is in a better place."hugs"

[http://users.livejournal.com/__wilderness__/]

Oh hon, I'm so sorry to hear that.

She'll be bouncing around waiting for you over the Rainbow Bridge.

*hugs*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I hope i will see her again."hugs"

[mistressminx-13.livejournal.com]

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry! It is terribly painful to let them go, and yet we must be brave enough to make the decision for them. My heart goes out to you.

*huggles you tightly*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She went fast and very peacefully."hugs"

[aglarien1.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, sweetie. It does hurt, but it's time. For her sake you need to let her go, but it still hurts like hell.

*hugs you*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I know she is in a better place without pain and knowing this helps me a lot."hugs"

[nau-snowbunny.livejournal.com]

losing a pet is always hard. they become children. I am glad you both decided that putting her down is the best for her, that is a hard decsion to make. *hugs* Things will be hard for a while, but they will get easier soon. I promise.

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. She was my first pet ever and my baby but know it was time to send her to a better place."hugs"

[firestar28.livejournal.com]

Hugs to you
It's hard to lost a good Friend :(

I'm Sorry

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you."hugs"

[how-they-sing.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm here if you ever need to talk, or anything.

Believe me, you ARE doing the right thing. This way she will be out of pain, and in a very wonderful happy place.

Having this be your first baby is especially hard though. I could only imagine all that you're going through. Hang in there *hugs*

[elflover59.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I know she is in a better place now without pain and this is what made it some what easy to do what we had to do."hugs"