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brownminerva · 06-06-2010, 08:14 AM

Hello again Jamie:
Giving the water shot sounds bad, but the little dogs seem not to mind as they know you are trying to help them. My Nik used to stand so pitifully quiet in the deep sink as we administered the injection and hydrated her, just taking it - as we cried for her.
It was our first dog and we had her for 6 wonderfully happy years. (We adopted her at 5 and she went to doggie heaven at 11.5 yrs.) She was the perfect dog and was with us all the time, we were devastated when this illness got to her so suddenly, and after 18 months the pain is still here with us.
The tears are coming to me now as I think of my poor little Nik and what she went through. Although it was so very hard to make that fateful decision, we had to do it as she was so uncomfortable and so NOT enjoying her little life. We could not watch her like that any longer.
You will know when the time comes, but we pray that for you it will be a long time from now.
Although we go through such pain while they are going through this sickness, I am sorry to say that peace did not come for me when she passed away. There was immediate relief as she was not in pain any more, but soon after the shock wore off and the reality of her being GONE hit us. The house was empty and life seemed pointless without her. But time does heal.
But enough of my pain, we must look on the bright side for your little baby and hope she will enjoy life for many years to come. All you can do is your best for her, and I can see you are a very devoted and loving petlover and will see that she is made as comfortable as is possible.
So hang in there and enjoy her all you can, and try and forget what sadness might come in the future. Dogs only think of today and I wish we humans could think likewise.
With prayers and good wishes for you all.
Please keep coming to this room and sharing your feelings with understanding people, it does help.
God Bless!

06-06-2010, 08:14 AM	#57
brownminerva Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california Posts: 110	Your Baby Hello again Jamie: Giving the water shot sounds bad, but the little dogs seem not to mind as they know you are trying to help them. My Nik used to stand so pitifully quiet in the deep sink as we administered the injection and hydrated her, just taking it - as we cried for her. It was our first dog and we had her for 6 wonderfully happy years. (We adopted her at 5 and she went to doggie heaven at 11.5 yrs.) She was the perfect dog and was with us all the time, we were devastated when this illness got to her so suddenly, and after 18 months the pain is still here with us. The tears are coming to me now as I think of my poor little Nik and what she went through. Although it was so very hard to make that fateful decision, we had to do it as she was so uncomfortable and so NOT enjoying her little life. We could not watch her like that any longer. You will know when the time comes, but we pray that for you it will be a long time from now. Although we go through such pain while they are going through this sickness, I am sorry to say that peace did not come for me when she passed away. There was immediate relief as she was not in pain any more, but soon after the shock wore off and the reality of her being GONE hit us. The house was empty and life seemed pointless without her. But time does heal. But enough of my pain, we must look on the bright side for your little baby and hope she will enjoy life for many years to come. All you can do is your best for her, and I can see you are a very devoted and loving petlover and will see that she is made as comfortable as is possible. So hang in there and enjoy her all you can, and try and forget what sadness might come in the future. Dogs only think of today and I wish we humans could think likewise. With prayers and good wishes for you all. Please keep coming to this room and sharing your feelings with understanding people, it does help. God Bless!