It's always hard to help a close friend pass, I had to do the same thing 3 weeks ago. You know it was the right thing to do but the guilt and pain lingers, the pain will pass but the memories will last a life time.
My condolences to you, may she always remain in your heart.
Karl, I understand your pain and wish you the best. It hurts so much to loose a pet we love. I'm sorry for your lost, and hope you hold onto the good memories forever.
My condolences, I lost my yellow lab, Lady 2 years ago and we miss her every day, had a personality that can never be duplicated. I've had friends pass and missed them but not like my dog and companion, uncompromised love and loyalty.
It's tough to lose a friend like that. I very sorry to hear of your loss. She looks like a very beautiful dog. I bet that she had a great life with you.
Sadly, it's the price we humans have to pay for investing our love in an animal, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Karl,
I'm so sorry to hear this! It's amazing how much a dog means to an owner or family. I remember losing our last Golden to multiple medical issues at 10. I can't think of a single human loss that I've experienced that compared to the crazy dog. I wish you and your family all the best.
Hey Karl, I feel your pain. I had to put my beloved Lab down two years ago..........one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Held his head as he was put to sleep. You will feel better with time, and those good times with Bailey will come back...............promise. Verno
I am sorry to hear about your loss,I kniw how tough it is at this time because i've been there.She looked like a beautiful dog and she had a good friend in you.Wishing you and your family all the best.
Sorry Karl. In some ways, and for some reasons, I think it's tougher to lose a friend like Bailey, than one of the human kind. Perhaps it's the total loyalty, perhaps the unabashed friendship and bond that's forever there, or simply the eternal, perfect, inviolable trust. I don't know for sure. But one thing is for certain......... Bailey would NEVER have had the great life she lived, had it not been for you. I'm hoping the thought of your gift to her, may be of some comefort to you.
what an amazing friend (extended family) Bailey must have been for you.
I know you know about my horses.... But do you know our first pet was a dog - - he was a Boxer male named Santo & I was less than a year old when he joined our family. He was soon joined by other dogs & my first two dogs were Amulet & Cherie, a boxer & a Westie. Amulet was my special dog, to be followed by Feja, a Sky Terrier. Mother claims Cherie was her dog.... got to wonder why she slept in my room....
When I moved to the US I brought with me my first paid for by myself dog Mindy, a Shih Tzu. She was later joined by Duke, a yellow lab I bought for Ross for his birthday the year we bought our first house. Later I got an Aussie, Chloe. With time we took care of my father-in-law's dog Freeway.
Now we have Kelty, a Westie, arrived as a present for Andrea at the age of 12. Who is joined by Soya, our first rescue who was wild when I caught her, & Jackie who was lost on the street near our home. Soya & Jackie are of mixed ancestry.....
It doesn't matter what breed etc., what matters is the fact that they live long lives & become family members. They are dutiful, dedicated, loving & a very special friend.
I know what a hard decision you had to make. I've had to make it more than once. It is horrible. But I stay with them, always crying. It's a hard decision & it's one you take on when you choose to bring this kind of family member into your life.
I commend you for being strong & leave you with these words.....
Think of Bailey running lose in a huge field with other Shepherd pups with all the joy of being a pup. With all the treats in the world available to her. She's in a good place & she's waiting for you. One day you will see each other again.
For me to story goes like this.... My little brother died 10 days before Ross & I got married... All my pets become pups, kittens, chicks etc & my little brother has the huge job of taking care of them until I join them once again.... I have a feeling I'll get an earful when I see him....
Bailey looks so happy & content in her life in this shot. I know she was so happy with you. As your friend she will always wait for you. She's with you...... Like I say Destined is my better half, cause he sees the best in me..... I'm sure Bailey always saw the best in you - - that brings the best in us out....
Take care my dear friend & know I'm shedding tears for you right now... I know you're hurting.....
So sorry to hear about Bailey Karl. I know how close you can become with a pet after 10 years and I have had to do the same thing with one of mine because of health reasons at near his 11th birthday. Fortunately time helps heal the pain as life goes on for you. Your photographs of her will help you cope with the loss and bring back some of the memories you shared.
I am sorry for your loss. I think you have captured her essence beautifully in the picture that you posted. Her memory will live forever. Peace find your heart and mind my friend.
So very, very hard to part with our animals. We all have the common link of loving nature and animals, and I have a feeling we part from them with such great difficulty.
I gave up wildlife photography for a while after a coyote killed my cat. But I managed to return.
Hang in there, the sadness lessens over time, the great memories remain. I'm sure she had a great life with you.
It was a year ago today that I had to put my dog to sleep, and it was probably the most difficult thing I've done. Just thinking about the great memories we share with our pets and how tough it is to have to say good bye has me feeling extremely sad, your dog was beautiful, and you probably have more than one of these great photos to remember her by. I found that nothing helped me better with my loss than getting outdoors and doing some wildlife photography, I wish you the best and just remember how great those 10 years were for you and her.
Herderdog wrote:
Karl, I am so sorry---Bailey is so beautiful. My heart aches with you.
I lost my Bill this year at age 15 --a one of a kind dog for me.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Sorry about your loss Karl...I know how it feels. I've cried my heart out when my parrot died!