Angel 1997-2006

[Angel's Mommy]

My baby died last week. This is the first time that I could return, knowing that the last time I was here I was hoping for someone to tell me that my baby didn't have cancer. Unfortunately, she succumb to the disease. It was last Saturday that I left to go to the store for a while. I left her in the morning and she was fine! Playful as always, giving those puppy eyes for human food. I wish I could have given her just one last pat on the head, one last walk or one last I love you. My mom called as I was leaving the store, a little while later urging me to come home. Angel was listless and her eyes drooping. She was curled up and whining. When I got home she could barely walk... I knew this would be her last car ride... oh how she loved them. On the way there I remembered the time it had started to rain, the window was lowered and she started biting the rain! This time though, she was actually lying down on the seat, something I could never get her to do. They kept her at emerg overnight running tests and giving her pain medication to ease her pain. As the phone rang early Sunday morning I knew who it would be on the other end. The vet asked me to come to the hospital, Angel had taken a turn for the worse, the pain medication was not working and tests had come back. Her bladder had ruptured due to the mass that they found just months ago. It had seemed that the medication was working... there was no more blood in the urine, she was eating even more than usual and, even on that Saturday before the clinic, she was her usual puppy self. I had to make the decision I had been dreading since I saw that first spot of blood. I had to tell the doctor to put my baby down. I stayed with her, I thanked her for all that she had brought to my life... I asked God to find her a nice warm spot to curl up in and wait for me and then I said goodbye to my best friend. It is so quiet now. She's not there to move my arm to get one last pat on the head, or one last belly rub. There's no kibble for me to sweep up, no friend to say goodnight to. I miss her so much and unfortunately this pain will never really go away, she isn't here anymore. She never will be... and that is the hardest part of it, I know that I did all that I could, I know that I did the right thing... That doesn't ease my pain because I know that my best friend is gone.

[MissingTalon]

Gosh, I am so sorry. I know it's a very difficult time for you. I know what you're feeling. I am so very sorry.

[mmilard]

It never is easy. She is now free of pain, she went with your arms around her. She will wait for you, and you will be together once again. I know there are not any words that can comfort you right now. Trust me, I'm dealing with the same thing as my girl has been diagnosed with bone cancer.

She is with you always in your thoughts, heart and memories. Treasure them. Anytime you feel a brisk of air flow by you, that is her. Anytime it rains, think of her biting at the drops. Always remember the good times you shared with her, as she is looking down upon you.


Fly with the angels sweet Angel. A lot of our friends are there to take care of you. Watch over your momma.



Melissa

[observer]

I am so sorry for your loss. Like all the others, I have been where you are. You always wish for just a little more, all the while knowing what you must do, with your precious dog's life in your hands. You gave her the gift of love right to the very end, and the memories of the life you shared will ease your pain in time. She will love you and watch over you until you are together again.... in the meantime, she is free of pain, playing with the angels.

[JuneyB]

So sorry. These dogs are stoic. The memories will stay with you...she'll be playing with some new found friends.

[kerry]

I am so sorry...I know your pain...rest in peace

[rottgirl]

I know sorry for your loss seems so routine, but we all know how painful it is to lose our best friend. Please take comfort in knowing you gave her the ultimate gift in the end - she is now pain free. I'm certian she had many friends waiting to greet her at the bridge and show her the ropes.

RIP Sweet Angel

Michele

[debbiej]

I'm so very sorry. please know that there are many who understand your grief. Sometimes it just costs so much to love these wonderful dogs.

[StephanieandToby]

Another angel flies away....I am very sorry you lost your girl.

[spoiledbabies3]

Tears are running down my face as I read about your sweet darling Angel. My heart breaks for the pain you are feeling. I understand so very well as I lost my baby girl Sasha to lymphoma on Feb 3. The hole that this loss creates in your heart will seem unbearable...but time will help to heal you. Angel will always hold a very special piece of your heart, but you will eventually remember her with a smile, not with only the hurt and sadness you are feeling right now. I am so very sorry for your pain and I will hold you in my daily thoughts and prayers. Hold close her memory in your heart. Fly sweet Angel on those wings of gold...you've earned them! Godspeed Angel.