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chanin111 · 08-18-2005, 08:02 PM

I'm so so sorry. I lost my 'baby' April 26th after a bout with kidney failure and 15 years. He was the light of my life and miss him so much. I can't fathom losing three. My vet sent me a sweet card as well then when I took Macie in he made me cry. He explained to her how lucky she was to have a good mommy and she had big shoes to fill. Ughghh. boo hoo. You did the right thing without a shadow of a doubt and you did what was right for your baby; not you. That's the hardest decision in the world to make. Get your favorite funny picture of them and let it remind you of all the great times and memories.

yorkiemom1970 · 08-18-2005, 08:10 PM

i feel your pain with your loss of your babies. i have lost babies also, as matter of fact i lost my precious yorkie boy, dru, in april. he was the love of my life (aside from my husband and daughter) and i grieve for him every day. he was a "tiny yorkie" and had lots of health problems due to his size and i will never purchase or try to breed for a tiny again due to this heart breaking experience. you are in my thoughts and prayers and i love goldens, my neighbor i grew up with has one named sandy and she is a real joy to have around. she makes her way to our porch every now and then cause she knows we have a treat for her. (she gets small treats for our yorkies, but she doesnt seem to mind, lol) and we just love her. take care and know that you will be reunited with your babies someday. i am always here to talk about pet loss and greif. i've experienced it since childhood and i know it first hand. hang in there. it will get better and you will be ok. lots of love, robbie.

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Originally Posted by jenni

As some of you know I have lost all three of my dogs in the past 28 days.
First my Yorkie Molly, then last Thursday my 15 yr old Golden Retriever had to be put to sleep. This past Tuesday my other Golden Baylee went in for the removal of a fatty tumor......when he opened her up he found she was full of cancer. We chose to not let her wake up. There was absolutely nothing that could have been done for her.
Talk about heartbreak. To loose one pet is bad enough, but to loose all three in such a short time is just devastating.
The vet's office sent me a card with a note that said "What a lucky Baylee to have you as her mom and make the right choices for her not to suffer.
Needless to say it made me cry.
They also included this poem.
I thought some of you might want to copy this .....it is beautiful!

A Dog's Plea

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect yo with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hand

Love,
Your Pet

princessgracie · 08-18-2005, 11:00 PM

What a wonderful person tht vet must be. I am so sorry for your loss hon.

suzysmitt · 08-19-2005, 03:13 AM

I am so sorry for your losses. That poem brings tears to my eyes, and I pray that all your babies are resting over the rainbow just waiting to see you again.

eyedoc · 08-20-2005, 11:20 AM

I'm sorry for your loss. How difficult to have to endure such a hard loss repeatedly. We lost 2 dogs this year about 5 months apart. The poem is lovely. It brought tears to my eyes. You are obviously a loving pet owner. I hope that your pain fades quickly and that your good memories endure forever!!

red98vett · 08-20-2005, 11:38 AM

That was tearjerking and what a great vet....when we had Lady (a cocker) go to RB 2-1/2 years ago we received a nice note but not with the poem - that one always makes my cry - I'm so sorry for your losses - life is very very hard sometimes...you have my sympathy

StewiesMom · 08-20-2005, 11:41 AM

I am sorry about your three babies. I hope your heart heals is fast and you remember them fondly forever. You are a good mom.

lilbumbleybees · 08-20-2005, 05:16 PM

oh my goodness,...i can't imagine the pain you feel right now. you're vet was so sweet to send you that card. Bounce and i will say a prayer for you and your babies.

MeganS · 08-20-2005, 05:22 PM

i'm so sorry, i know how hard it is to loose one, but i couldn't imagine loosing 3 in such a short time, i imagine you are heartbroken!

thank you for sharing that poem, it made me cry. while i was reading it rusty came over and licked me, so i started to cry more, anyway, thank you!

iheartyorkies · 08-20-2005, 05:34 PM

Jenni, bless your heart. You've certainly had a lot of loss in a very short period of time. I hope that the transition goes smoothly for you. Stay with us and check in and let us know how you are now and then. You're a sweet person with a compassionate heart. A perfect person for a pup to put it's trust in. Thanks for sharing the note with us. It made me cry. Hang in there. It may take awhile but it will get better.

jodykane · 08-20-2005, 05:43 PM

I am so very sorry for your loss! I know that words at this time, does not ease the pain. But I hope with time and friends the pain will ease.
Take care,
Jody and Rupert

Deegan's mom · 08-21-2005, 04:16 PM

I get very emotional with stuff that has anything to with animals. I thought that I could tough it out and read the poem, but no. I only made it through the first 2.5 lines and busted out in tears. I'm sure it was a wonderful poem with an all important message, but I just couldn't do it. It just makes me too sad, to know that bad things happen to animals or that some careless people can treat them so poorly. It breaks my heart.

babi1542 · 08-21-2005, 04:20 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. That truly is a beautiful poem.

Marie · 08-21-2005, 04:27 PM

Im so sorry for the loss of your 3 babies. My prayers are with you. TY for sharing the poem with us.

YorkieLady · 08-21-2005, 05:05 PM

I am sorry for you loss -- I , too, received a very caring handwritten note from my vet when I lost my 9 yr old Yorkie, Mollie. It just goes to show that while there are vets out there that don't care much about our pets, there ARE some that realize they are like family to us.
The inside of my card read:

"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears. Laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you.. I loved you so --'twas Heaven here with you."

08-18-2005, 08:02 PM	#16
chanin111 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Trophy Club, TX Posts: 62	I'm so so sorry. I lost my 'baby' April 26th after a bout with kidney failure and 15 years. He was the light of my life and miss him so much. I can't fathom losing three. My vet sent me a sweet card as well then when I took Macie in he made me cry. He explained to her how lucky she was to have a good mommy and she had big shoes to fill. Ughghh. boo hoo. You did the right thing without a shadow of a doubt and you did what was right for your baby; not you. That's the hardest decision in the world to make. Get your favorite funny picture of them and let it remind you of all the great times and memories. __________________ Chanin

08-18-2005, 11:00 PM	#18
princessgracie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 655	What a wonderful person tht vet must be. I am so sorry for your loss hon. __________________ Marie

08-20-2005, 11:38 AM	#21
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	That was tearjerking and what a great vet....when we had Lady (a cocker) go to RB 2-1/2 years ago we received a nice note but not with the poem - that one always makes my cry - I'm so sorry for your losses - life is very very hard sometimes...you have my sympathy __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-20-2005, 11:41 AM	#22
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I am sorry about your three babies. I hope your heart heals is fast and you remember them fondly forever. You are a good mom. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

08-20-2005, 05:16 PM	#23
lilbumbleybees YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,339	oh my goodness,...i can't imagine the pain you feel right now. you're vet was so sweet to send you that card. Bounce and i will say a prayer for you and your babies. __________________ Liz Little Lotte , Bouncer, Lilli , Yodi

08-19-2005, 03:13 AM	#19
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	I am so sorry for your losses. That poem brings tears to my eyes, and I pray that all your babies are resting over the rainbow just waiting to see you again.

08-20-2005, 11:20 AM	#20
eyedoc Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 291	I'm sorry for your loss. How difficult to have to endure such a hard loss repeatedly. We lost 2 dogs this year about 5 months apart. The poem is lovely. It brought tears to my eyes. You are obviously a loving pet owner. I hope that your pain fades quickly and that your good memories endure forever!!

08-20-2005, 05:22 PM	#24
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	i'm so sorry, i know how hard it is to loose one, but i couldn't imagine loosing 3 in such a short time, i imagine you are heartbroken! thank you for sharing that poem, it made me cry. while i was reading it rusty came over and licked me, so i started to cry more, anyway, thank you! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

08-20-2005, 05:34 PM	#25
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	Jenni, bless your heart. You've certainly had a lot of loss in a very short period of time. I hope that the transition goes smoothly for you. Stay with us and check in and let us know how you are now and then. You're a sweet person with a compassionate heart. A perfect person for a pup to put it's trust in. Thanks for sharing the note with us. It made me cry. Hang in there. It may take awhile but it will get better. __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!

08-20-2005, 05:43 PM	#26
jodykane Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 49	I am so very sorry for your loss! I know that words at this time, does not ease the pain. But I hope with time and friends the pain will ease. Take care, Jody and Rupert

08-21-2005, 04:16 PM	#27
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	I get very emotional with stuff that has anything to with animals. I thought that I could tough it out and read the poem, but no. I only made it through the first 2.5 lines and busted out in tears. I'm sure it was a wonderful poem with an all important message, but I just couldn't do it. It just makes me too sad, to know that bad things happen to animals or that some careless people can treat them so poorly. It breaks my heart. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

08-21-2005, 04:20 PM	#28
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I am so sorry to hear about your losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. That truly is a beautiful poem. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

08-21-2005, 04:27 PM	#29
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Im so sorry for the loss of your 3 babies. My prayers are with you. TY for sharing the poem with us. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

08-21-2005, 05:05 PM	#30
YorkieLady BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Muscle Shoals Posts: 361	I am sorry for you loss -- I , too, received a very caring handwritten note from my vet when I lost my 9 yr old Yorkie, Mollie. It just goes to show that while there are vets out there that don't care much about our pets, there ARE some that realize they are like family to us. The inside of my card read: "Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears. Laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you.. I loved you so --'twas Heaven here with you."