Missing my 'baby girl'

Hi - I have been reading these forums over the past few months, but today is the first time I have posted. My' Raggamuffin' we called her Raggs, would have been 11 years old on November 30. On the 28th of October we had our 'baby girl' put down. There are so many tears and such a hole in my heart that I cannot describe it, but thought I might feel better if I wrote it down. Her spine gave out on her along with bad hips and the stress of it all was shown by bouts of diaherria. She looked so beautiful and healthy otherwise that not many could believe that her time had come. She was my second old english, our first girl was 'Amiss' and her time also came at 10 1/2 years when she could no longer move about on her own strength. It is so sad, because they look so wonderful, but their pain becomes to much for them to take and we have to look in their eyes and know that the time has come to say goodbye. My heart is heavy and aching........ bye for now
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I also had to let my OES go recently. We put her to sleep on October 19 after a two month battle with Immune mediated thrombocytopenia and inflammatory bowel disease (there were other things wrong with her too, but these were the two major things). She was getting better and everything looked like it was going to work. There were many setbacks and it ended up costing about 8K more than was estimated, but I loved her so much. Then in the end of September they notoced that the steroids were giving her liver disease. We took her off steroids, but it did not seem to be getting better. For the first time, I felt that I may be doing her an injustice. Before, I felt the chances were better. I talked to the vet and she said that it was my choice. It was the most difficult choice and the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. She has been my constant support and stability. I still cry every day and feel and unbelievable connection to clover and the OES breed. My thoughts are with you.
It seems that no matter how old they get - they will always be our babies. My heart goes out to you for your loss. It's like a big chunk of your heart goes with them - isn't it? We lost our Spencer 2 years ago and I was crushed. He passed away during surgery to extract something he had eaten (something plastic - we still can't figure out what it was by anywho). I can still remember sitting in the emergency vet's examination room and him standing but not well. The only thing that could make him perk up was, "Spencer - do you want to go to the dog park?" His head would pop right up and his ears were alert and I'm convinced that he would've tried to run but alas ... not that day. He's bounding about the dog park in heaven now. Smelling lots'o'dog butts and chasing the kitties too. But in heaven - the kitties don't seem to mind so much. :)
Sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort through people in this forum as they truly do care about the loss of any furry family members.
Im so sorry for your loss.i know that No words can make any of these heavy and empty feelings go away.Maybe try and remember that your angels are still with you,and just know that you loved them and made them a vital part of your family and for that they loved you oh so much.my thoughts are with you.

Best wishes from
tanya,mickey,and jagger
Its hard to do the right thing.

But you did most loving thing for her.

We are with you.

Deborah
As this good family supported me in my loss of CeCe a few months ago. Take comfort in so much that each of you did as a "hero" for your dog and the love they knew. As my vet told me it is the role of the owner to have the courage that you had to show the love and help for your dog move on to a better place.

For CeCe, still missed.
Hi

I'm very sorry to hear about Raggs passing and understand the grief that you are experiencing. My heart goes out to you and your family.

As with the passing of my beloved Shaggy several months ago I rejoice in now being able to talk or write about her without breaking down - this too will probably happen with you. You have a lifetime worth of memory of your wonderful Raggs.

For now it is too difficult I'm sure to talk about her but please take solace that she lived a happy life in your home- she couldn't have asked for better.

Hugs to you
You have definitely found the right place to let out your feelings about your loss. I know if it weren't for all the wonderful people at this forum, back in February when I finally had to let Rosie go, I don't know where I would be today. They just let me ramble on everywhere here and were always so supportive. Such wonderful friends I've met and my heart is in much better shape now that Annie Rose arrived on my doorstep. Those months til then were ever tearful but I always tried to remember those happy memories that made me laugh to get me thru. Know that we are here whenever you need us. Hugs from Annie Rose & I.
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