Hello,
This morning we made the decision to take my mom's beloved Yorkie in to set her free this morning
I knew it would be difficult but it seems 10 times harder that that. Here is a post I made on my Facebook page for our little angel:
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With a very heavy heart I wanted to let everyone know that our beloved family pet Phoebe passed over the Rainbow Bridge today.
As difficult as it may be, we know that she is in a better place and already has her wings.
For anyone who has a pet of any kind who they love dearly, they truly understand how difficult it is to lose their special friend and family member. Some may fail to understand while others may never choose to understand the special bond our beloved animals hold with us. They love us unconditionally, sometimes even more so than any human can. They never judge; they only give love and ask for just the smallest amount in return, whether it be a belly rub, a hug, a tasty treat, or just to snuggle next to. They don't know how to be mean or unkind. The hardest part is that these wonderful creatures live such short lives compared to us.
Maybe they simply cram 80+ years of love into only 10-15 years.
Phoebe has been a part of my family's lives for 16 years - she was with my brother for many of the early years and later on was with me and my parents. For the past few years she has been with my mom, and Julie and I have also helped watch her when needed (she has been with us for the past few weeks). We've had many difficult times we have had to deal with (as well as good times) but she was always there to comfort us, even without trying. She just always seemed to know. When mom first got very sick about 4-5 years ago, Phoebe seemed to know. She stayed extra close to her as though she knew something was wrong. Pets have that sense of good and bad ... I don't think we always have those senses ourselves.
On a lighter note, Phoebe did enjoy a tasty meal of chicken, some Lucky Charms and some Cheerios last night
I never thought she would go for the cereal but she loved it and I'm glad she did.
Julie and I are glad that in her passing she was not alone. I think she understood that and it does help us knowing that, too. Shortly before she passed I was holding her in the vet's office and she tilted her tiny head over and onto my arm and rested it there. That's something I will never, ever forget and maybe that was her way of saying "I love you". It was incredibly touching.
We all love you Phoebe, and this is not a goodbye but a "see you later". I know you're running around playing and eating treats like you did when you were younger.
Thank you for being a part of our lives, and we can only hope we gave you the best life we could and returned all the love you gave to us. *hugs*
We miss you and love you