I didn't think today was going to be the day.

We had to say good bye to my 16 year old border collie mix this morning.  He had a rough night of coughing and panting.  We went to take him to the vet this morning and he apparently had a heart attack and starting coughing up blood.  I couldn't even express our wishes verbally.  The doctor had to ask us yes or no questions.  He offered aggressive therapy, but did not recommend it.  It was unbelievably hard to let him go.  I wanted them to fight for him, but that would have been selfish.  I only wish we could have gotten him there sooner this morning and saved him that last bit of suffering.  It was so difficult to go home this morning with out him.  I miss him terribly.

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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on March 8, 2012 at 12:57pm

I am so sorry for your loss.

Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on March 8, 2012 at 1:30pm

I am so incredibly sorry.  Words cannot express...it is so hard when it is so sudden.  *hug*

Just know you did the right thing...the ultimate act of love is to let them go when we are hurting so much inside.

Permalink Reply by Cindi & Twinkie on March 8, 2012 at 1:43pm

I am sorry to hear of your loss. We lost our Hoover in a similar matter.  I hope you can remember all of the good times your had together.  You were, undoubtedly, his whole, wonderful world.

Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on March 8, 2012 at 2:04pm

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Its never easy losing a pup and even harder when it is so unexpected. You are in my thoughts. Corgi  hugs to you.

Permalink Reply by Suzi, Zeus & Valentine on March 8, 2012 at 3:47pm

so sorry for your loss :(

 

Permalink Reply by Ellen Andersen on March 8, 2012 at 4:07pm

Oh Sandy, I'm so very sorry....what a horrible experience but sometimes there are only so many things you can do and letting go is the hardest.

Permalink Reply by Ludi on March 8, 2012 at 4:19pm

That is very unfortunate. I hope you have found solace in knowing that you extinguished his suffering, at least.

Permalink Reply by Michelle on March 8, 2012 at 4:53pm

I am so sorry.  It is so very difficult to loose our furry loved ones!  Sending out corgi hugs and kisses.  ^,,^

Permalink Reply by Laura and Tommy Jefferson on March 8, 2012 at 5:21pm

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sandy :(

Permalink Reply by Emily & Cooper on March 8, 2012 at 6:24pm

I am so so sorry for your loss.

Permalink Reply by Donna and Lilly on March 8, 2012 at 6:35pm

Lilly and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending you corgi hugs and prayers.

Permalink Reply by Sandy Stickney on March 8, 2012 at 8:44pm
Thank you to my mycorgi friends for the condolences. They have been comforting. My eyes hurt from all the tears today.

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