Goodbye our little Sheba girl...we love you.

[rottie2mom]

When I returned from the vet's this morning, my husband sat down to the computer and wrote this tribute to our sweet little angel...

I need to tell a story.

Have you ever wanted something in your life that you knew would make you whole? I think I may have found that one day. She looked rather large compared to the others. She sat in the middle of this huge dish surrounded by food and milk. She didn't bother looking up, she just kept eating. Her hair was kind of puffy. When she finished eating, she milled around and looked at me. She smelled me. She galloped around and hid under the couch behind me looking out. I knew that she was the one.

A few days past with doubts about whether I could get her. I picked her up one night, stuck her in my coat and headed home. She fit in with the others well. She grew and grew and grew. She never really needed much training, it was almost as though she was born to be good. She wasn't perfect though, she'd roll in poop whenever she got the chance. Sometimes she just couldn't help herself, and she would eat the poop too. I got mad at her when she chewed up things that belonged to me.

OK...she had her problems: poop eating, submissive peeing, seperation anxiety. But she smiled. She really did smile. She'd smile the minute I walked into the door. You see, we had a ritual every morning: I'd come home from work and let her out, she'd smile at me; I'd let her in and feed her. Then give her her two pills with peanut butter. Yea, she wasn't in perfect health; torn ACL. Doc said wait till it's bad and we'll fix it. I was hoping that day would come. She would still run like the wind though, sometimes it was like she wasn't even sore at all.

This was our life for three years. She slept a lot more and wasn't really that hungry, but she STILL smiled.

I had to give her to someone today. He can take better care of her than I can. I feel mad, sad, relieved and very guilty. I told her I loved her. She looked at me as I got up, I told her to get her rest.

I hope the day never comes when I forget her beautiful smile. She was, and forever will be, my little Sheba girl.

We love you Sheba.

Love,
Dad

This day is VERY hard. The Dr. gave us a book to read that she hopes will comfort us.

We knew the day would come when we would eventually say goodbye...but not when she was 3 years old, and not when she was extremely sick but still looked so healthy....and still could SMILE.

We love you little Sheba girl and not a day will go by that we don't think about you and all the joy that you brought to our lives. :)

God speed little one......mommy and daddy and C-Zar, Sampson and Cleo love you very much. Please come around once and awhile and play. And don't forget to SMILE to all your buddies up at the bridge....talk to Delia....she knows exactly what you went through.

Big sloppy kisses and hugs. And don't forget to look for Smokee...I know he wasn't expecting you so soon!!

Love,
Mom

[KatMc]

Amy & Bob, and the rest of the family,

I was so hoping it wouldn't go this way. My heart is breaking for you.

I'm sure Delia met her at the Bridge, there is no doubt in my mind.

I hope you both can find the peace I felt when I made the decision. I hurt so bad that day, but Delia looked at me and told me she was too tired to fight anymore, so I looked into her eyes and told her how much I loved her and was so glad I was in her life for what short time we had to share as she left on her journey to the Bridge.

You did more than alot of owners would or could do for Sheba. She knew how much she was loved.

Cry for a few days (I did), I'm crying for you guys now.

God Bless You,
Kathy

[AngelBunny]

rottie2mom:

I am so very sorry for you.

[calebmyboy]

Words cannot express my sorrow at Sheba crossing the bridge. You had courage to let her go & be at peace, no more suffering. She will always live in your memories. You will be in my prayers.

[marianne]

The bridge has another one of our rotties...my prayers are with you and your family. You have done what we all would have for our beloved friend. All was done that was feasible realistic.Sheba....run girl,play, lay in the sun...it's all your's now!!!
Your free from all pain................

[Barbara Surplus]

Amy, I'm so very sorry that you had to lose your best girl. It's a terrible sadness. Glad you could be with her at the end to help her through.
Barbara

[Sampson's Mom]

I am so sorry to hear about Sheba. It sounds like you had a very special bond with her. It's so hard to make the decision to let go, but you did the right thing...she knew how much you loved her. I know my Sampson was there to meet her. I'll be thinking of you.

Lisa

[AimeeMB]

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. She will be well taken care of at the Bridge and someday you will all be together again.

Sincerely,

Aimee:(

[Judi W]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful story about your special girl. They teach us much and give so willingly.

[rottie2mom]

I want to thank everyone for the kind words (and especially to Kathy who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we are OK). It sure is tough, and we've cried a river, but we will get through this. It's just so hard to still smell her smell on the blankets, and her favorite spot to sit on "her" couch.

I think i'm at the anger stage now....wondering how such a beautiful creature had to be dealt such an awful sentence.

We have been burning a candle with her picture next to it...it brings me comfort to touch it and think of her. I can't wait until her remains are home and I can touch her again. :)

C-Zar, our other Rott, is having an extremely hard time with it. He will not let us out of his sight and he sits on the back porch looking out to the yard where Sheba had dug her own little nesting spot. It's so hard to comfort them when they don't understand what's going on. :(

Again, we want to thank everyone for the kind words and thoughts. :)

xoxo Amy

[thoradopter]

Dear Amy and Bob,

I could not reply yesterday, so touched and broken up by Bob's tribute and Sheba's premature passing. Whoever does not believe that there's a rottie smile (grin), hasn't experienced that nonverbal expression of mutual love and trust. That was what my husband Randy was missing so deeply when we lost Sammy to hemolytic anemia and Thor to cancer.

You now need to try to focus on and help C-zar. We found our other dog Sienna (chocolate lab spayed female- also adopted) was very depressed when Sammy (adopted before her- rottie GSD mix) and Thor (adopted after Sammy died- pure rottie) died. She seemed bewildered, and I found part of my therapy-attempt at recovery was to hug her lots and talk with her.

Nothing can replace your loss of Sheba. I understand that you feel angry about her being struck down by that horrible disease at such a young age. Please remember that you both and your vet and Morgan did all that you could and that you have left a tribute to Sheba that moved us all. Linda

[LORHEL]

I am so sorry for your loss. Sheba couldn't have had a better owner, and she was so loved...I know she is looking down on you and your family with that beautiful smile and watching over you. I know how hard it is, when they look so beautiful and are so young, yet sometimes, the inside isn't quite as pretty, and they can't tell us that..My heart goes out to you and your family. Lori

[Helen B.]

My thoughts are with you and your family :(

[kaiser's mom]

I just had to find your post.. I read it and it brought a tear...
Sheba is a special girl..... I think Kaiser dog may have found a girlfriend!!! if that's ok with you..
I am sure SHeba is playing with Delia and kaiser too...
Kaiser has never seen a rottie girlfriend!! He has only been around my four bengal cats... so dont be surprised if you hear sheba talking about some funny dog that purrs...

Remember to always look for that smile......... we all have seen that snaggle tooth trademark rottie smile and romping!

[macho rottie]

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. :(