Lost a beloved pet today

[KiotiKowboy]

It's been a hard day. I had to let one of my beloved pets, Maggie, a Golden Retriever, go today.

She was only 8 years old, full of love and full of life. Sadly, she developed a tumor in her sinus that was making it almost impossible to breath. I would have done anything to save her but doctors gave us no chance whatsoever of effective treatment. Surgery was not possible due to proximity of the brain. Chemo and radiation were ruled out by 3 specialists and 5 pathologists. There was nothing but trying to give her quality of life these last few months.

I've had dogs my entire life, so losing them is not something new to me. This time, i am struggling to find peace. She was a precious creation of God and a huge part of our family. I held her as she passed from this life and my wife and I buried her this afternoon in one of our beautiful pastures. I've shed more tears these last few days than I would have imagined possible.

Maybe I'm just a silly old man, but I loved her dearly. My faith tells me that, in the end, God makes all things work for the good. We live, however, in a fallen world, so pain and suffering will be our lot until Christ returns. Still, these wonderful members of our families, our pets, are not responsible for that fall. They are examples of God's love - always loving, always forgiving. I pray He opened the gates of His Kingdom this afternoon and welcomed a very special girl into her new home.

 

[B7510HSD]

Sorry for your loss I know how it feels. I have 2 goldens myself and they are part of our family for sure. RIP Maggie.

 

[/pine]

My sympathies...it's a really tough row to hoe losing a worthy companion...and Golden's are special...!
'Maggie' (that happens to be the name of my sister's new G.R. puppy) is happy rushing quail in dog heaven now...rest easy...

 

[Rock knocker]

So sorry

 

[cqaigy2]

Sorry, it's so hard when something as loving as a dog can be is taken from you. If there's a heaven, you can be sure Maggie will be waiting there for you. Her time was short but she gave you such joy.

 

[Kenneth in Texas]

Very sorry for your loss, not many things as bad as loosing a valued pet. Pets are family. Just try to remember the good times you shared with her, remember that she wouldnt want you upset. One thiong that has helped me over the years of grieving for a lost pet is to get another one, as bad as that might seem to some, a new puppy will require your attention thus helping you heal from the one you lost and after all the pet you lost would not want their owner sad.

 

[devildog1]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, It's so sad to lose your buddy, may Maggie rest in peace. I believe you'll see her again one day.
DevilDog

 

[Kryton619]

Love!

 

[chad22]

I know what you're feeling. My dog Beethoven who was who was 12 years old died December 30th 2014 at around 5:00 PM central time. She was the outdoor type and wouldn't stay inside the house. She'd come in for awhile but within about 30 minutes or so she'd be wanting out no matter what the weather.

She loved to play in the snow and just lay out in it. I knew she was going to die soon and it was hard to watch her as she died. She was in so much pain, during her last few months, she was going blind, couldn't stand up and was falling every time she tried to walk. She had to lean up against me or my dad so she could eat.

I thought she was gonna die sooner. But she just kept hanging on. She didn't want to leave us.

She was a good dog that I had since she was born. I never taught her any commands. But every time she'd take off away from me she'd come back as soon as I told her too.

I started spending much more time with her and giving her even more hugs and kisses than ever before. She knew I loved her.

I believe she was a black and white lab.

 

[Buppies]

I am so very sorry for your loss. She is now in heaven running and playing waiting until the time she can see you again. RIP Maggie and may God bless you and your family