MiniMadWoman Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 My dog Teddy went in for dental cleaning last Thursday and afterwards became very sick. He went into the Emergency clinic on Saturday and came home Tuesday afternoon. We found out he had an underlying kidney disease and was experiencing seizures (why they do not know). We thought we'd been through the worst of it. Wednesday afternoon and into the early morning on Thursday he continually worsened and we had to take him back to the Emergency clinic. It was a very rough four hours . . . in the end we had to make one of the hardest decisions of our lives . . . we put him to sleep. We weren't able to have children, so he was my baby! My heart is shattered, but I console myself with the thought that he was very much loved and had a great 12 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I am very sorry to hear about your dog Teddy. Our pets are our children and it's hard to lose them, especially when it's unexpected. It's great that you were able to have him for so long. Margarita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josi Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Oh dear, Teresa. I offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Teddy. I know what it is like to have to make this type of a decision. Two years ago I also had to put my Boomer, a twenty year old cat to sleep. I lost a nineteen year old cat, Lucy, only the year before. It is truly heartbreaking to live through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Oh, Teresa, I'm so very sorry for your loss, the only thing worse than having to make that decision would be making them continue to suffer. We grow very fondly attached to our furry/ feathered/ scaley babies & it's so hard to have to let them go, but when you begin to remember all the joy Teddy gave you while he was with you perhaps the pain will ease a bit. <big hug> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 (wrapping my arms around you in a hug) I'm so sorry. Only other pet lovers understand how much our furry friends mean to us. (leaning closer to give you a shoulder to cry on.) Peggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa - This evening I was wondering why I hadn't seen any posts from you for a while? I was wondering if you were sick or had maybe gone away for a few days. I'm so sorry. I understand the pain you're in. I've had to have elderly cats put down, and I come home in a daze. Like you, we never had children and our animal companions are like children to us. Please accept a big hug, and I'll go and remember you in prayers .. right now. Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 BIG WARM HUGGGZZZZ Im so sorry for your loss! poor baby! its so hard to lose those we love. sounds like you did everything you could for him. and in the end you did the kindest thing...let him go with no more suffering! you have my heartfelt sympothy! thinking of you! nutti :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mela Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Hello I send the best Wishes and hope you be fine soon. To lose an Friend like this little Dog is the same to lose his Children... i know... Regards Mela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Aw Teresa, I'm so sorry. You'd been quiet lately and I was afraid there might be something wrong. There aren't any words to soothe your heartache, so I'll give you a soft hug and cry a little with you. {{{{{{{{{{Teresa}}}}}}}}}} Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa, I'm so sorry!!! It's always hard to lose a beloved pet. Two years ago I decided to change our vet. The new veterinery persuaded me to let my cat go in for dental cleaning. (Our old vet told us later that the cleaning was absolutely unnecessary, especially the narcosis. :angry: ) My cat nearly didn't wake from the narcosis. Since the dental cleaning my cat suffers from epilepsy. The vet has never confessed her mistake. I decided to return to our old vet. I have been always satisfied with him but he's located very far away from where I live and he's not very cheap. That's the only reason why I went to another vet... I shouln't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa I am so sorry to hear about your little dog. I will be praying for you and sending BIG HUGS your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa Iam sorry to hear about Teddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa, I am sorry to hear about Teddy too!! I am so sorry to hear that he had to be put to sleep. My ear is hear to listen, my shoulder is here for you to cry on and my arms are here to hug you! You have been through so much latly and I'll pray for you too my dear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 ((((((((Teresa))))))))))) I am so sorry for your lose. Anyone that loves and has animals has had to go thru the same hard decision that you had to make. I have been there myself. I can truly say I know how you feel. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa, I am sorry for your lose. Big Hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyQ Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Oh I am so so sorry about your sweet teddy. He sure was a cutie pie. SuzyQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa, I'm so sorry about Teddy! I know it's hard, and you're right to attempt to console yourself with the knowledge that he had such great years with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Ohh Teresa, I too am so sorry to hear about Teddy. My heart is heavy knowing there are no words to ease the pain you're feeling. Here's a HUG and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Teresa I am so sorry for your loss and I know how much it hurts. We had to put down our oldest boxer when he couldnt keep any food down and was slowly starving this past fall. It is never an easy decision but I like to think they are all waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge and we will will have them with us again when the time comes. Warmest and softest hugs. Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Thank you so much everyone for your kind words and for sharing your "baby" stories too! I know we did the right thing for Teddy and as the days pass it's getting easier. He'll always be in my heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I can't find any words to add here. I'll add this: http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Mega thanks, Andrew :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 Thank you Andrew! I didn't know something like this existed. I have added Teddy's name to the list for tomorrow nights service which I will be attending. What a terrific way to honor our furbabies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jing-jing Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Oh Teresa, I'm so sorry. I lost my darling pomeranian, Sugar Bear, 17 months ago so I know how devastating it is. I'm so happy for both you and Teddy though that were able to give each other such happiness for so many years. You must have really taken care of him for him to have such a long life. I'm thinking of you... ~Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Thank you Andrew! I didn't know something like this existed. I have added Teddy's name to the list for tomorrow nights service which I will be attending. What a terrific way to honor our furbabies!! I have a hard time reading that poem. Hoping when I reach Rainbow Bridge there'll be quite few very well loved pets who'll be running my way. Teddy is at Raindow Bridge now, waiting for you, with Oscar, Sooty, Cookie (who'll be a kitten forever), Arnold and Critter. I KNOW Rainbow Bridge exists, I think I've been there, or at least been granted a glimpse. From what I learned that night (no, not some hokey near death experience) time passes very quickly there, years for us here is a matter of seconds there. Sorry to ramble, I've never posted this publicly before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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