I'm so sorry Calvin! My heart is breaking for you right now! Your loss makes all the memories of losing our Skye come flooding back!
Again, I'm so sorry!

Calvin, I am so very sorry, I know he will live on forever in your heart and thoughts.

(((( Angie ))))

So sorry for your loss
 

Calvin:

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had a little girl that I had to say good-bye to, after an amazing 17 year ride. I picked her out at three weeks, and the breeder sent her home with me at 6 weeks. She was my heart and my life for 17 years, and it sounds like your Mokey was for you as well. It was the hardest decision I ever had to make. I thought I would never be happy again, and that I'd never be able to love another dog, as Sneaker was so wonderful. I made it almost a year, when I finally decided to get another. Sneaker has been gone about three years, and there are days when I still cry, and the pain is almost unbearable. Toby will never take her place, but he has made a spot of his own in my heart. He has given me the ability to laugh again.

( I so didn't mean to make this about me... I still don't talk much about Sneaker, and sometimes I just have to. But I wanted you to know that I understand your pain... and with time it will get a little easier. )

Your Mokey will always be with you. Your memories will keep him close. Just know that you gave him the best of life, and that he was loved for 17 years! Celebrate the life the two of you had. He is in a better place now, and not suffering. Try and take comfort in that.

Kelli

:angel2dl: Rest in Peace :angel2dl:

You all have helped so much,Rainbow Ridge is a life saver.Thanks so much,Calvin.

Oh my - I am SO SO SORRY ....I just saw this thread and wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss.....Bless his little heart - Mokey - May you rest in peace little one....

I'm very sorry. I love this poem ...this is for your baby and you....

I got to the gate of Heaven this morning, after we said good-bye.

I began to miss you terribly, because I heard you cry.

Suddenly there was an Angel and she asked me to enter Heaven's gate.

I asked her if I could stay outside for someone who would be late.

I wouldn't make much noise you see, I wouldn't bark or howl.

I'll only wait here patiently and play with my tennis ball.

The Angel said I could stay right here and wait for you to come

Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven if I went in alone.

So I'll wait right here, you take your time, but keep me in your heart.

Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven without you to warm my heart.

I have been very touched by your post . When I was reading it , I was thinking of my Collie that died not long ago . I am so sorry for you loss .

I am so sorry for your loss. We had to put down our 15 year old toy poodle almost two years ago and it was heartwrenching. It's so hard making that decision. I just saw your original post and was going to reply with what my vet told me the last two years of my baby's life. He was on medication for a heart problem for quite some time but was still acting very young. I was so afraid that I would prolong his life for my own selfish reasons and worried that he was in pain. My vet told me that I "would know" when the time was right. I really had my doubts but since Dax was still so energetic, I trusted the vet. Then the day finally did come and it was so obvious (he apparently had a stroke). It nearly broke our heart to have to take him to the vet and put him down. I really do feel your pain and want you to know that although it takes some time, keeping the good memories with you does help the pain fade. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Nothing really helps - but this is a poem my father found when we had to put down our beloved Duke - Megan also posted it in the RIP forum recently. It may help you through what is one of the most agonizing decisions we ever hae to make. Love and Hugs!


"IF IT SHOULD BE"
If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears,
You'd not want me to suffer so,
The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me until the end,
I know in time that you will see,
The kindness that you did for me,
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve, it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.


Author: "unknown"

That's a really really good poem - made me cry.... :( How nice of you to post that one - I've never seen it before....

I am so very sorry for your loss...Mokey is now in a better place where he feels no pain and no discomfort and is running around playing with other pets that have crossed the rainbow bridge. It's always so sad to hear these stories of the furbabies that pass on, but I take comfort in knowing that they're in heaven...

I just saw this ,this morning. I'm so sorry Calvin, It's hard to love someone or something we love so much. but i believe one day theres coming a great jublee in the sky. No more sickness for us or our loved ones, No more tears. It's gonna be grand. My prayers are with you. It's hard to give up the young and the old. (((((((((((Calvin)))))))))))) Your Friend, Maggie