Zoey

[Disturbed_Angel]

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. Take care of yourself. *hugs*

[Orchid72]

I'm sorry for your loss. I know exactly how that feels. The only way to get through it is to remember the good times you had with Zoey and when you feel the need, have that good hard cry. It's all part of the grieving process. When I had to make the decision to have my 15 year old golden lab / sherperd mix PTS, I cried ork for 3 months, even at work. My co-workers must have thought I was nuts or needed to be put on some strong meds, though shockingly they were very supportive. My heart goes out to you and your family. Rest in peace Zoey!

[Sabu's mom]

Hi,

So sorry to hear of your loss. I can definitely relate, as most here can. It is hard to lose the ones we love. We just lost our own rottie, two months ago. When it first happened, I was devastated and didn't know how I would go on without our Sabu. He was my baby for almost 11 years. I cried for a week straight - couldn't do a thing around the house or even make it to work! The pain lessened a little each day after that and now, two months later, I still miss him terribly, but the days are much easier.

You will find that you continue to have fond memories of Zoey, most will bring a smile to your face or make you laugh and some will continue to bring on tears because we never really stop missing them. It really does get a little better all the time, though!!!

My heart goes out to you. Hope you find comfort, as I did, from the very generous and thoughtful people who come to this site.

Best regards, Kim

[lbraxton]

Thanks. Today seems to be a pretty good day - so far. The hardest part of the day for me is the am and coming home from work. We're going on vacation next week and it will be a little depressing because this was going to be her first time at the beach. I know it takes time and today makes one week. :(

I'll be okay.

[observer]

I'm glad to hear you getting stronger. There are times of day when it's harder than others... I remember that, too.

Have a good vacation and enjoy being with your family. Zoey will be right there watching you play on the beach (There MUST be a beach at the Bridge, too...)

[lbraxton]

It has to be. What's weird is that you guys are helping me through this vs. the family. The girls are too young and my DH is dealing w/it the only way he knows how - not talking about it. :)

[spoiledbabies3]

Originally Posted by lbraxton

It has to be. What's weird is that you guys are helping me through this vs. the family.

That's because we ARE family...your 2nd family...and that's what families do, help each other through the tough times. At least, that's how I feel about RDN...the folks here have helped me tremendously...especially when I lost Sasha and 2 months later Samson was diagnosed with the big C also.

[livertw]

We are your cyber-family. I have met only two of the Rot.net members, yet I count dozens as friends. What is so wonderful about us hovering out here in the ether (do I sound like Pink Floyd?) is we can take whatever role is required: moms and dads, aunties and uncles, brothers and sisters, devil's advocates, hand-holders, huggers, wise oldsters, compassionate friends, shoulders to cry on, pals to laugh with. We are all different, yet we are all joined by one common thread besides our humanity...our dogs. We may not always be right, but we sure try hard to be here and to listen and advise and comfort.

[lbraxton]

Originally Posted by livertw

We are your cyber-family. I have met only two of the Rot.net members, yet I count dozens as friends. What is so wonderful about us hovering out here in the ether (do I sound like Pink Floyd?) is we can take whatever role is required: moms and dads, aunties and uncles, brothers and sisters, devil's advocates, hand-holders, huggers, wise oldsters, compassionate friends, shoulders to cry on, pals to laugh with. We are all different, yet we are all joined by one common thread besides our humanity...our dogs. We may not always be right, but we sure try hard to be here and to listen and advise and comfort.

Wow - you do sound like Pink Floyd! I'm glad that I stumbled across this website because I would've been lost w/out it. Today, I woke up with a new attitude. I miss her dearly but I know that life goes on and I will be able to love again. I've reached a compromise w/the girls in regards to getting another pet. We all agreed that now is not the time and that we would wait until Oct/Nov. They want another dog, not just any dog, a wottweiler, as my 5 year old puts it. She just loved Zoey's ears - so did I.

[livertw]

Ah, those wonderful velvet triangles. Wottweilers rule!

[lovemypuppies]

Thinking of you today. I hope you can manage a little smile--the new word "Wottweilers" cracked me up.

[lbraxton]

Originally Posted by lovemypuppies

Thinking of you today. I hope you can manage a little smile--the new word "Wottweilers" cracked me up.

I've actually managed to smile more lately. I'm starting to think of the fun times we had w/her and not cry as much. I miss her and wish things could've been different but I know God does everything for a reason. I may not agree w/Him but I have to accept and respect all His decisions. He has our lives mapped out for us from day one and I see why it's any different w/a dog. Her stuff is just in a corner waiting to be used by the next wottweiler that's in need of bundles of love. I'm still sad but getting better. Some days I'm making progress and then other days I feel like I'm walking backwards or standing still. It will be two weeks Wednesday and I didn't think I could make it past a day.

Everynight I wonder if she found a little girl (preferably two) or a family that loves her in Heaven just as much as we did. I also hope that she appreciates and understands why I did what I did. Hopefully, she's taking a long stroll right now.

Thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement. I needed them and keep them coming. A prayer never hurt anything or anybody!

[Dugganmom]

Originally Posted by lbraxton

I've actually managed to smile more lately. I'm starting to think of the fun times we had w/her and not cry as much. I miss her and wish things could've been different but I know God does everything for a reason. I may not agree w/Him but I have to accept and respect all His decisions. He has our lives mapped out for us from day one and I see why it's any different w/a dog. Her stuff is just in a corner waiting to be used by the next wottweiler that's in need of bundles of love. I'm still sad but getting better. Some days I'm making progress and then other days I feel like I'm walking backwards or standing still. It will be two weeks Wednesday and I didn't think I could make it past a day.

Everynight I wonder if she found a little girl (preferably two) or a family that loves her in Heaven just as much as we did. I also hope that she appreciates and understands why I did what I did. Hopefully, she's taking a long stroll right now.

Thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement. I needed them and keep them coming. A prayer never hurt anything or anybody!

I am sure she is running pain free with all the other "wottweilers" for the bridge...i admire you so much. Duggan has HD but he is doin good but i know sometime down the line i will be in your shoes.....duggan is my baby. i cannot even imagine!!!! You are a good person for letting her go be free and painless. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I just used you story to someone who wanted to buy a rottweiler for $50 bucks ....i made them made them read this post(and some others) with hopes that it will change there mind. I will be thinking of you keep me posted on how you are doing and feeling.,..we are you second family we know how you feel and we care!!!! Jenny and Duggan and Hershey(and kids ect...)

[lbraxton]

Originally Posted by Dugganmom

I am sure she is running pain free with all the other "wottweilers" for the bridge...i admire you so much. Duggan has HD but he is doin good but i know sometime down the line i will be in your shoes.....duggan is my baby. i cannot even imagine!!!! You are a good person for letting her go be free and painless. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I just used you story to someone who wanted to buy a rottweiler for $50 bucks ....i made them made them read this post(and some others) with hopes that it will change there mind. I will be thinking of you keep me posted on how you are doing and feeling.,..we are you second family we know how you feel and we care!!!! Jenny and Duggan and Hershey(and kids ect...)

Thanks. I'd actually like to mention that I don't blame the breeder at all. He's been very supportive throughout this entire ordeal. He was very apologetic and apologized for what I believe was God's will. I also was in contact w/4 of the individuals that got rotties from the same litter and they have experienced no problems at all. In addition to speaking w/4 individuals that rotties from my same litter, I spoke w/another individual that got a rottie from him after my litter (with different parents of course) and he loves the dogs. The one thing that impressed me about this breeder is that he asked when you got your dog could he use you as a reference so people could either call or meet you w/your puppy. That's impressive. If he had something to hide, he would've never done that. That's how I was in contact w/the other individuals that got puppies from the same litter and the other litter. I'd have to admit that this was truly an act of God's will.

The $50 bucks would alarm me also but my story does not compared to a $50 rottie. I'm not upset but I truly believe in my heart that this was God's will. Why else would I be the only one that I know of, going through this w/my pup?

The advice you can give this poor soul is that they truly need to research or take the puppy to the vet as soon as they get it, if they decide to get one. You have to wonder if they'd be better off leaving the puppy there or taking it with them. Think about it, if these people are selling the pups for $50, they have to be desperate. Also, if the puppies aren't placed, what will happen to them? Can these people afford to feed the dogs, are they moving, what will happen to the puppies?

It's a lot to think about. My story is sad and I have learned something from this but in my case, I think it was God's will. There are a lot of things that I know to look for now because of this incident (and the help of my new family) but I'm going to put this one on the Man upstairs. It was His will and it was done!

[lovemypuppies]

Still thinking of you, I hope you are healing.