Piper is Gone

[matese]

My dear friend. Just to let you know, Cody was neutered by prev. owner at 8 months old (I am still in touch with them and it's 10 years). Cody has never marked in the house only when he's leashed walked, then he marks every blade of grass lol. Due to being neutered he squats when he pees in the yard 95% of the time. When I got him my friends called him the miracle dog, I was in a very, very dark painful place. He gave me reason to get out of bed, he made an empty house a home again.


I am grateful every morning when I wake up with this little boy laying besides me, grateful that my vet thought of me when he was surrendered to her and grateful I adopted a little boy.



Everything happens for a reason. Hopefully one day you will be able to open your heart to love another furbutt, Piper would want you to be happy. Hugs and love to you my dear friend.

[SirTeddykins]

Originally Posted by Jkpal

This morning I had to put my little Piper girl to sleep. Even though she was diagnosed with stomach cancer back in June, losing her today was sudden and unexpected. We'd gone for a nice enjoyable walk, but within ten minutes of returning home, Piper got sick about four times and seemed almost to convulse. I brought her in and put her on couch next to me and she just kept opening and closing her mouth--kinda like a little fish. There was no hard breathing, no heaving or coughing. Took her to vet immediately and they immediately put her on oxygen. They told me they could run diagnostics and take x-rays, but they felt at 13yrs and with the advanced cancer, that Piper was ready-to-be done. And I agree. I stayed with her until she wasn't.

I know I did the right thing, but did I do the right thing? Many times in the last six months, she'd go downhill a bit, then rally and be lively and Piper-y. And I really don't know what I am going to without Piper; in ten years, she and I never spent a day apart, except for when I had leg surgery and then upon my return home, she was literally by my side for the six weeks I was laid up. What am I going to do without my Piper.

Yorkie Forum has always been there for us and I just wanted to let you know.

Oh, hey there!

I have missed seeing you and have not been around for years, myself. I often wondered about you and I'm sad to see that you're going through this, right now.

I can't begin to imagine what you're going through and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Although I haven't lost a dog (but I know this will occur at some stage), I did lose my beautiful cat of 14 years to stomach cancer in 2019. I had to make the decision to have him euthanized and hate myself, often, for not going with him and sending my husband, instead. The reason I didn't go with him is because I didn't want him to be distressed by my distress but now I doubt myself and wonder if he didn't just feel alone in his final moments.

It took me about three years to be able to talk about him without crying. Someone made me a Christmas ornament in his honor and I couldn't even thank them for it because I was so overcome with grief!

I'm really sorry. Sending friendship and hugs to you x

[SirTeddykins]

Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

Oh, hey there!

I have missed seeing you and have not been around for years, myself. I often wondered about you and I'm sad to see that you're going through this, right now.

I can't begin to imagine what you're going through and I'm so sorry for your loss.

Although I haven't lost a dog (but I know this will occur at some stage), I did lose my beautiful cat of 14 years to stomach cancer in 2019. I had to make the decision to have him euthanized and hate myself, often, for not going with him and sending my husband, instead. The reason I didn't go with him is because I didn't want him to be distressed by my distress but now I doubt myself and wonder if he didn't just feel alone in his final moments.

It took me about three years to be able to talk about him without crying. Someone made me a Christmas ornament in his honor and I couldn't even thank them for it because I was so overcome with grief!

I'm really sorry. Sending friendship and hugs to you x

The point of this post was, hopefully, to show that we all go through doubts regarding our pets and giving them the best life and making decisions we shouldn't have to make...... I hope this brings you some comfort.

Grief can make us feel like we're isolated on an island. I don't want you to feel that way x

[sganow]

I am so sorry for your loss. I understand knowing you did the right thing but still second guessing yourself and your decision. It is so very hard to let go. I still miss my Maggie so much, but having Bridget has made it a lot easier. Hopefully you will also be able to move on and find another tender heart to fill the void. My thoughts are with you!

[Jkpal]

I know, after speaking with her doctor when I was more coherent, that Piper was absolutely done; she'd given me her everything and I was there for her when she needed me most. It's just that I wasn't and am not ready for her to be gone. These last couple of days, I'm babysitting my neighbor's chihuahua (we call her the "loaner dog") and she is bringing a bit of joy, but she is skittish and afraid of the dang blowing leaves! Polar opposite of Piper, which I guess is a good thing. However, Sadie is making me believe there may be another little love in my future. I shall keep my eyes and heart open and pray that the Good Lord hooks me up!