Dear Carolyn - I'm so so sorry to hear about your Joe. Thankfully you rescued him - and he had a wonderful doggy life - he was loved and cared for just like a doggy deserves. I try to believe that God loans these little ones to us - and at some point he needs them back for bigger things. Going through having to euthanize your pet is what I believe to be one of the hardest things a caregiver has to do in a lifetime. But I'm also thankful that we know when it's time and we can allow them to die with dignity instead of suffering to the end.
Any time that I had to do it - I knew in my heart that it was time...knew by the look in the eye of the sick animal that he/she was done with the fight. I have cremated and kept the ashes of my beloveds - putting their ashes in a container that might have had something symbolic of their time here on earth (ex: My Wesley was nicknamed Soup - so his ashes are sealed in a Campbell's Soup container. My Samantha was not a nice cat - she was rescued at the age of 3 - and after working with her for months - she came to trust me and only me and we love each other so very much - I got her around Valentine's Day - so she's in a silk heart box). I'm sure you'll get so many ideas and heartfelt emails - it's a very difficult time ....and my heart goes out to you. Sending prayers for strength and peace... Hugz, Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ----- Original Message ----- From: "C.M." <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 12:29:43 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] My dog is dying Hi friends, My dog, Joe (some of you "oldies" know him) is dying. Two weeks ago, the vet gave me the "news". My Joe is almost blind, can't hear and has tumors/lumps all throughout his body. He's only 12 years old - I rescued him one day before he was scheduled to die - He's a 26 pound corgie/staffie/doxie black and white beautiful dog. So sorry you guys, I'm crying. But, no amount of money will fix Joe. I think he's getting worse quickly - more difficulty breathing, more coughing/choking; limping even more, not eating and there's more. What's strange is that he's become a "velcro" dog. Now, he just wants to be near me - which breaks my heart. Is he trying to say goodbye? Is he trying to say he hurts? When the time comes-which sounds soon, what do I do? Do I take him to his vet? Then what do I do with my Joe's body? You all have unfortunately, been through this, but I haven't and I don't know what to do. Can you please help me? Thank you, Carolyn Joe, Koby, Penny
