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« on: January 16, 2009, 02:59:45 AM »
our Sad Sack needs to be put down this morning -- she is 14 or 15 years old and she made it during one last Christmas home with Bubba- Bubba will be going back to college after we go to the vet today - she was okay until yesterday and everything changed - Bubba was up talking to her all night last night and this moring I am comforting her and she is loving it -- but it is time to let her go ----- I am changing my dialysis treatment to tomorrow, if they let me and if they don't ---- screw it---- I'm going to be with Bubba and Sad Sack  -- cheryl
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2009, 03:05:48 AM »
How horrible for you.  that's always so hard.  Our social worker just had to do that on Monday. SORRY!!!
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2009, 03:37:12 AM »
Sorry to hear about Sad Sack Twirl. It is a hard decision to make, but it is in the best interest of Sad Sacks comfort and quality of life. As for dialysis, if they can't reschedule you, screw them. Family is more important.
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2009, 03:43:34 AM »
Twirl, I am so sorry!  I know how much you love Sad Sack and how much she means to you and to Bubba. 

I also know that you gave her as much love and caring as a person can, and she had a very good life. 

It is such a hard thing to do.  I will be thinking about you.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2009, 04:51:36 AM »
I am a sad sack reading about sad sack.. even though you are probably making the humane and right decision it is still so devistating...

 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2009, 05:08:45 AM »
:grouphug; Oh Cheryl, Your are making one of the hardest decisions when it comes to our beloved pets. It is so hard when you are watching them suffer. Please know that I am there with you in spirit and will be hugging you, Bubba and Sad Sack. I'm sitting here in tears just thinking about it.  :'( Remember all the wonderful memories you will have.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2009, 05:56:11 AM »
So, so sorry to read about Sad Sack, Twirl  :cuddle;

No matter how many times we tell ourselves it is the best
decision, it is still the hardest thing one can do when it comes
to our beloved pets.  Sending all of you gentle hugs,

Anne :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2009, 05:57:05 AM »
Twirl - I am so so sorry about about Sad Sack  :(.  It's so hard to let our fur babies go.  I agree, you need to be with your son and Sad Sack today.  It's been almost a year since my baby Skye passed on and I was so glad I was with her when she went.

My love and thoughts are with you today.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2009, 05:58:24 AM »
Our pets depend on us to help them even when the decision is hard to make. Goodbye faithful servant. Rest in peaceful dreams. Sorry Twirl for your loss.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2009, 06:39:03 AM »
So sorry Twirl.  I'll be thinking of you all today.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2009, 07:50:51 AM »

Thanks for sharing Sad Sack with us - we know how loved she was. Sorry for your loss Twirl.  :'(
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2009, 09:28:36 AM »
I'm thinking of you Cheryl - this is the only thing I don't like about pets. I suppose they're trying to teach us one last thing but it is just awful to have to go through - remember all the good years. RIP Sad Sack
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2009, 09:53:36 AM »
I am very sorry to hear this sad news.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2009, 09:57:08 AM »
Oh Twirl... I am so sorry to have read this, I tink you are doing the right decision to be with your son today.  I can't imagine the lose you are feeling...

Please know that I and MANY others are thinking about you and Bubba & Sad Sack   :'(
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2009, 11:19:57 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2009, 11:45:35 AM »
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Sorry Twirl  :cuddle;

At times like this life is tough.  But we realize that you are doing the right thing.  Much bettter like this then to watch our pets suffer in front of us.  Even our pets realize when it is time to leave us.  And i think they feel just as sad as we do.  We can get mad at our pets.  But i have never seen a loved pet get mad at there owners.  Pets are so loyal and loving.  This is why we take them to the vet for a painless release.
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« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2009, 12:05:44 PM »
I am so sorry Twirl to hear about sad sack.  I know how tough that.  Sending much love your way. Cindy. xx
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« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2009, 12:50:15 PM »
My heart is crying.  I'm so, so sorry.
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2009, 12:54:16 PM »
Sorry to hear this.  My thoughts are with you.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #19 on: January 16, 2009, 01:12:05 PM »
So sorry Twirl!
I thought we were going to have to put our dog down last week..she was in so much pain for a few days.  But it turns out sometime in her life she fractured her pelvis in atleast 2 places.  Nothing our vet can do..she's 8 years old, so we just give her pain meds when she needs it!
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« Reply #20 on: January 16, 2009, 03:23:20 PM »
So sorry Twirl.  I have been through this, and it is so hard.  I have two more dogs now, life isn't worth it without animals!!
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« Reply #21 on: January 16, 2009, 03:58:19 PM »
Twirl, I remember you telling me you were wondering how much time you had with Sad Sack when my dog died in October.  I am glad Bubba had one more Christmas with his dog.  I am so sorry.  You did the right thing, but it isn't easy.   I hope Sad Sack and my Styx are running around chasing each other and having a great time.  Sending you love   :cuddle;
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« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2009, 04:06:51 PM »
So sorry you have to let Sad Sack go.  Sometimes it is the only thing you can do for an animal that you love.  :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2009, 08:07:17 PM »
Cheryl, I am so sorry you are going through this. I can sympathize with you... having recently gone through the same thing recently with Queen Ruth. Lots of love to you from me.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #24 on: January 16, 2009, 08:26:33 PM »
Geez mate
I am so sorry
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
It is bloody heart wrenching when we lose our beloveds
I have tears in my eyes and heart
But just know that Sad Sack had a great life with a great family
I am so sorry
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