my baby boy is gone...

[Artos]

Sorry that my update on artos took so long. I have been a total mess this last weeks. 22/1 Artos was put to sleep only 6 months old. It was the worst thing I have ever done and I haven't been myself since then. I really don't know how to handle this, it hurts so much!

He didn't have the nerve disease so my vet was wrong. I'm so angry with her, how she could tell me that and say that he is going to die soon when she didn't have anything to back up her diagnose. But the result from my long trip to the expert was no better. It was his hips, they were so bad that there was nothing to be done. He was in so much pain that he could hardly walk in the end. It was hartbreaking to see... No surgery could fix it even if the pain might have been easier for him to deal with, but I didn't want to give him a whole life filled with pain and a lot of surgeries. He could never live the life that he diserved, it wouldn't have been fare to him. No rottweiler should have to spend their life lying down and not be able to work, because they love it to much. i know I did the right thing but i don't how to make the tears stop. He was my baby and the most wonderful dog I have ever had. He was so brave, kind and a sweetheart. He has been in pain almost all his life and still been so wonderful and happy.

Linda.

[Bucky's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss - 6 months old - that is so unfair :(

[mmgy]

I am so, so sorry that you won't be able to watch Artos grow up. Many of us here--including myself--have lost our older babies lately......perhaps they will guide him for you till you're together again. It's quite obvious that he loved you, so I'm sure the day will come that he happily shows off his new body to you.....

[Rottlva]

I am very sorry for your loss... May Artos rest in pain free peace.

[Carina43]

(((Linda)))
I'm so, so sorry, I know how much you struggled for Artos. I assure you the tears will stop with time...oh I just feel so bad for you, wish I could make it better. :(
You did so right by Artos.

[spoteet]

:( :( :( :( So sorry :( :( :(

[ilovemyrottie]

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss of Artos. I'm sorry you had to make that very hard decision. May he rest in peace. You did the best for him and I'm sending you extra hugs to help with your pain.

[Silvermarten]

Linda ,
I'm so sorry Artos is gone . It's a painful , heartwrenching decision to have him euthanised , but you did what was fair and humane for him . It shows what a responsible , strong and caring person you are .
We are all thinking of you .

(((((( Hugs ))))))

[cryjay]

I am very sorry to hear about your loss...

[jas'smom]

I know no words will lessen your grief, but perhaps the knowledge that we grieve with you will help with your terrible loss. Hugs from me and all of mine.

[teritoad]

Linda, I wish there was something that any of us could say that would make you feel better but I'm so, so sorry that you lost Artos so young. :( You did the right thing out of love for him and there are many wonderful Rotts at the bridge to take care of him and keep him company until you see him again!

[jakesfostermom]

Linda, our thoughts are with you - I'm so sorry for your loss of Artos.... :(

[Cassandra]

I am so sorry Sweetie. I lost the love of my life last year. My shadow of 13 years. I shed a tear almost every single day I live without her. I found this poem that now and then I read when I am sad. It brings loss into perspective. Maybe it will bring you some solace too. It is from a beautiful book "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran. This is the piece on Joy and Sorrow:

Then a woman said, "Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow."

And he answered:

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.

And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.

And how else can it be?

The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.

Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?

And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight....

[Patty1231]

Linda, my most sincere sympathies to you in your loss of Artos. I am sitting here in tears knowing the pain you must be feeling. Be strong, and know that you did the right thing. Artos will be waiting for you at the Bridge, whole and pain free and thankful for the peace and freedom you gave him.

[pbach]

Linda - My thoughts are with you during this time.

Patty