TAnn Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Today I had to put my 15 year old lhasa apso, Caesar, to sleep. He had cancer too and really started to get bad in the last couple of days. I knew this day was coming, but my heart is broken. I am so sad. I held his face as they gave him the shot so that I would be the last person he saw. He was such a good dog. We got him when my son was 4 years old, he just turned 19! Taking one day at a time now, seems like the only news I get is bad lately. Hoping for a turn of luck soon..... Thanks for listening. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Dear TAnn, So sorry to hear about your buddy, Caesar. I'm sure he was a great pal to you and your family and he had a good, long life. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I'm so sorry, Teri. I know where you are, I spent my last Christmas there...still visit real often, too. I hope the band around your heart eases enough for you to breathe soon...and you can begin to heal. Funny, they never say a word and can worm their way right into our hearts... I'm sorry. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Oh No TAnn, I so wish I had words of comfort. I am so very sorry. My heart goes out to you. I am praying for better times for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Oh, TAnn....I'm so sorry. Boy....there are some hard things to have to contend with in life...some hard losses. And I know animals are animals and not people...but the unconditional love and sheer joy so many of us get from our pets is so special, that to lose a pet can be as hard a loss as any other. Wow...15 years is a good long life. Godspeed to Caesar....and I hope, once your heart is healed a little from this loss...that maybe you'll consider another little companion. Adopt from a shelter...and you may be saving a life, too! Again....I'm so sorry. I know how hard this is. I have the cremains of four of my furry buddies in my closet. Someday, when I go...they'll go at the foot of my coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn: I know exactly how you feel. July a year ago, we had to put Perdita to sleep for she had cancer in her right front leg. We discussed amputation but her right rear hip had been fractured from being hit by a car and she also had arthritis and we and the vet thought that her rear leg would not be strong enough. She was a Black Lab mixed with Dalmatian. Her chest was white and had black dots down her front. I didn't know it at the time, but I also had cancer and found out about mine 3 months later. I miss her terribly as I know you do yours but I think you and I did the right thing. Sometimes we have to do things that are very hard to do but they seem to understand everything else so I know they are grateful for no more suffering. Sometimes, it does seem to pile up, doesn't it. Marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 So sorry TAnn, It is always so sad to lose a beloved pet. I treasure my little dog, especially now so I no how you feel. I will be thinking of you. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn, I am so sorry to hear this. We have had to do this three times over the years, and lost one to getting hit by a car. I was a basket case each time. I, too, stayed with Shelby, the last dog we had put to sleep. We had her for 15 years and it was a terribly sad time around here. It took our son a VERY long time to get over it. Our vet even sent us a sympathy card. It made me cry all over again. Hang in there, TAnn. Good news is coming your way soon! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn- So sorry about your dog, it is so hard to loose a pet after all those years. They become your children! Here's to 2005, it has to be a good year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TANN. I am so, so sorry. eliane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn,So sorry to hear about your Ceasar.They are such an important part of our lives.My best pal Bogie (as in 1 over par) is getting up there in years and I know that if I outlive him I will have a really hard time of it when he goes to dog heaven with Ceasar.You sure are deserving of some good news and good things for a change,I hope they come your way very,very soon.Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn, I'm so very sorry that you lost your dear little boy Ceaser. It is hearbreaking, I know. They are innocent, little, loving creatures and they capture our hearts and souls with their love and loyalty. I lost my little boy (my bunny cat I called him), Lincoln. He died exactly six months to the day that my father died, right here in front of me in the den. It was heartwrenching to watch. I will keep you in my prayers, I know how hard it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I am so very sorry to hear about your Caesar. I have a 12 1/2 year old dog with degenerative liver disease and I know I will have to make that decision too but she is also my best friend. It's not easy; that I know. So sorry you have to go through this along with everything else. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Teri - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. I am sure that he has been a great comfort to you during the uncertainity you have been dealing with over the past 19 months. Time will help ease the pain. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 T Ann, Boy that is a hard one ya know? I have a 10 3/4 year old shihtzu and she is the love of my life. I want her with me forever. Since I know that can't be,(one of us will die first), I want her burried in my coffin like was mentioned earlier. I have already instructed my family. If she goes first I will have her cremated and if I am the one, then when she goes, they will just have to bury her at my feet. I can feel your pain. Now, lets get some good news for a change ok? You deserve some good news right away. I wish you happy holidays in spite of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 I still see my gray cat out of the corner of my eye, and it's been 4 weeks since he's been gone. He had a good life, and is having lots of fun in doggie heaven, which, by the way, is right next door to cat heaven. gail PS I had a gray cat ornament painted to hang on my tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Teri I'm so sorry!!! I had to have our Yorkie put to sleep about five years ago. She was also 15 years old and also had cancer. I still miss that little stinker. It's hard to make that decision, huh? I hope your luck turns around soon. I know how it feels to be getting only bad news these days. In my thoughts and prayers~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 so sorry about the loss of Caesar, we lost so many over the years and each loss still hurt. Just hope for you that good news are coming soon. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn, I'm sorry to hear that you had to put your furry friend to sleep. It sounds like he was a great friend to your family and lived a long happy life too. I hope the memories of your time together will be a comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn, I'm so sorry for your pain, but I think it is amazing that you had the strength to do what you had to do. We had to have our 14 year old Collie put to sleep during the summer and I felt terrible that I was too weak to go with Bill. He said it was one of the hardest tasks he has ever had to carry out. I'll be thinking of you and hoping that your days start to get brighter very soon! Love and prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Losing a pet is so tough, I've been there a couple of times myself in the past few years. So sorry to hear you lost yours. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Well, dang. It's SO hard to lose our little furry friends, probably because they are the very BEST kind of friends so much of the time. I know you are grieving for him, because you loved him so much. I'm so sorry for your loss. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi TAnn, So sorry about losing your little Ceasar. The pets become so much a part of us and our thoughts of their care go to them throughout the day. They have been my kids. They have been a precious gift to me. As I am sure Caesar was to you. Sorry you have to go through this loss at this time. Wishing you healing thoughts and continue to pray that your health takes a turn for the better. Always, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close to the edge Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 the pain of loosing a pet is profound i am so sorry my heart breaks for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 TAnn, Sorry to hear about Ceasar. Pets are certainly part of ones family. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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