When I had to put my doggie to sleep, it helped to listen to music.
One song that got me through it is “Let Her Go” by Passenger.
Dearest Jeanne, I am so very sorry for your loss.
I am very sorry for your loss Jeanne . You took care of her all her life . You provided the love and afection she needed . As she crosses the rainbow you will be on the other side to receive her . To her, this timeframe will only feel like a second . And to a different Earth, more perfect Earth, you will welcome her . Thankful I am and all should be, to cross our paths with such a kind human being as you are Jeanne . You give me hope.
So sorry for your loss, Jeanne. She had the best human that she could have hoped for and you gave her the best life possible. I am sure you will meet again.
Jeanne, please forgive my tardiness - I thought I responded to this. But I get confused and couldn't find your original post.
My heart is really with you. Losing an animal is like losing a piece of your heart.
Someone once told me, don't be sad they're gone - be happy they were here.
Also, cats -- apparently having something to do with life in the wild - have the ability to hide an illness until right at the end. I have had this happen with several cats. They were absolutely fine, became ill, and died right away.
You of all people know she is still with you. And I do believe you will meet again. (I really cling to that and as my sister says, that had better be true! Don't ask me what she's going to do if it isn't.)
Aw, Jeanne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost more than my fair share of pets over the years. I used to have Great Danes. Their life span is already short enough, but I ended up having too many who didn't even make it to average expectancy. I had to start getting smaller dogs (small to me-labs, goldens, border collies). It is always tough to make such a decision, but you know you've done the right thing for the animal. Suffering needlessly is too often the choice made because the owner can't let go. I'd rather have a broken heart and kick myself for having to make the choices I make than have the animal living in pain. Hugs!
Oh Jeanne, I'm just reading this now. I am so sorry for your loss. Our little furry ones hold such a place in our hearts and losing them is a pain like no other. Please don't second guess your decision to end her suffering. Our pets rely on us to make these decisions. It's a sacred responsibility. We can never be 100% certain but we must make the decision knowing that we love them and must act in their best interest. You did the right thing. Please know you will see her again someday, if she's not still hanging out in your home. (I have a departed chihuahua who still bounces around in my apartment.) I always say to friends that heaven is where we're all reunited with the pets we loved and lost. In the meantime, we are lucky to have them with us, even if for only a short time. xoxo
Love to you dearest Jeanne.
Keep that big beautiful heart of your wide open and let all that love fill you up and out and to her sweet, sweet loving spirit.
Talk to her tell her you love her every single day but especially now until the bridge is completely built between you and her.
And cry and grieve and miss her with all your heart and soul for a piece of you is now missing. And you need to time to truly feel and truly process this loss that brings back so many other missings and losses.
But never ever forget she is still talking to you, still adoring you through the thin veil of one world, one universe, one dimension and this one.
When your grieving finally softens ,soften your own heart with it. Gentle your grief through time and space and inderstandings and you will be better able to hear her, feel the neverending love of this precious sentient little one, and know forever and ever the connection through that special kind of love and all it brought you
You have been so blessed just to have had her in your life. But she was truly blessed to have you love her and love enough to let her go.
Love love love.
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My heart goes out to you Jeanne, so sorry about your doggie! I had to let go of my little one (he was a toy fox terrier) and it was 29 yrs ago, yet I still talk about him to my husband who never met him. My hubby is amazed how I still remember "Ibbles" like he was a son I lost not a dog. You have our full support and love and I'm sending you some of that loving light right now. Blessings to you...