Anyone Remember "Flossie"? End of the Road Here! - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JeanieK · 03-06-2006, 03:12 PM

Boy that's a tough thing to go through. My heart goes out to you.

shecass · 03-06-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerri

Getting prepared here for the worst for me but the best for Flossie. I have chosen to bring Flossie back and bury here at our house. We live way out in the secluded country and I will be a little more at peace knowing she will always be nearby when I want to visit her. As I pulled in our driveway after getting home from work, I noticed the wooden box my husband had built for Flossie to be placed in. My heart shattered but the box is perfect and she will be safe there. He has also dug the hole for her but I don't want to know where it is just yet. I have picked out two brand new baby flannel receiving blankets to wrap her in. As I stated earlier, my sister will be taking her but she will be just as comfortable with her as she would with me. I can not bear the thought of taking her. This is just a personal preference of mine.
Today Flossie is in the worse shape ever. She still can't use the bathroom and refuses to eat. She is just lying there lifeless and confused. I have spent some time with her this afternoon and might even be up all night. THIS IS REALLY HARD!

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had to do the same thing just 2 months ago for my 15 year old Shih Tzu. She was in kidney failure and no hope I didn't want her to suffer anymore. She was only about 2 1/2 months old when we got her. She had brought so much joy to my life. The last month or two of her life was awful. She never wagged her tail anymore she peed(sp) on herself all the time. I had to constantly either bathe her or just get a warm wash cloth and clean around her hips. She was very arthritic and had no quality of life whatsoever.

When I took her to the vet I cried all the way there and all the way home. Cried when I got her out of the car. My husband also built her a box and burried her in our back yard. I wasn't out there with him but I know where she is burried I have been there several times over the past few months.

I didn't realize how sick she truly was until I went back and looked at pictures of her that were only a year old. In those she still had that look where she loved life, her tail was curled upon her back. I hadn't seen her tail curled up on her back in months.

Sorry for rambling. Just know that you are doing the best thing for your beloved Flossie. I know it is hard. I've had to do this twice and I've told my husband that from now on if it had to be done he would be doing it not me.

Kerri · 03-06-2006, 03:18 PM

I have never had to make the decision to end a pet's life. I have had animals since I can remember and they have got run over or something like that. This is so different. Everytime I look at her, I think...she will not be here tomorrow!

puppylove123 · 03-06-2006, 04:08 PM

dont think about life without her, but how life is with her. all the good memoris. dogs sense stress, and she will sense your stress and worry too. just talk to her alot and pet her. be there for her

margaritaville · 03-06-2006, 04:37 PM

Kerri, I know this is a painful time for you but you are making the right decision for Flossie. Your Mom will be proud of you and will take good care of her.

whispersmom2 · 03-06-2006, 06:11 PM

Kerri. my heart cries for you and your family and especially Flossie. I made that decision for the love of my life last winter and it just hurts more than some can imagine. I prayed all night as he lay on my chest struggling to breathe that each breath would be his last but it was not to be.
We are lucky enough to be able to make the kindest decision for our pets to end their suffering. That does not necessarily make it eaier for us, though.
I am glad she was inside and warm and felt love her last night on earth..

bettyeanne · 03-06-2006, 06:20 PM

Kerri, my heart breaks for you and I'm just so sorry there isn't something we can do to make this easier for you. I wish one of us were close by. Flossie knows you love her and you are doing the last act of kindness you can for her. I'm glad you have your sweet husband to lean on. God bless you and comfort you in the days to come.

londonteatime · 03-06-2006, 06:38 PM

{{{{{{{{Keri}}}}}}}}, this is such a sad time for you and I'm so sorry!!! You know you're doing the right thing but it's REALLY hard!!!!

In October, my oldest bulldog suddenly went into heart failure. We rushed him to the vet and he spent hours trying to stabilize him and bring down his fever. Nothing seemed to be working and I was thinking about how I might have to make the big decision. My son was so upset and pleading with Chaucer not to die. I was just about to ask the vet what he thought we should do when he said Chauc was dying and we'd better say our goodbyes. It was so hard, but he slipped away when we were petting him and telling him what a good dog he was.

Flossy will go to sleep, too, and all of her pain will be gone. I'm glad you're burying her close by so you can think of her lovingly.

Julie

Princessyorkies · 03-06-2006, 07:58 PM

I know that this is not only a sad time for you but I do believe that it is time for you to say good bye to a dear old companion and let her rest now.
My heart certainly goes out to you and I pray that all will be well in the end. One day you will be able to cross the rainbow bridge with your old dear friend.

Kerri · 03-07-2006, 06:19 AM

She's gone!! My 5 year old son and I said our goodbyes to Flossie this morning. I'm still holding back the tears at work but it was the right choice.
Thanks to everyone for their support. I never imagined it would be this hard.

rrosenberry · 03-07-2006, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerri

She's gone!! My 5 year old son and I said our goodbyes to Flossie this morning. I'm still holding back the tears at work but it was the right choice.
Thanks to everyone for their support. I never imagined it would be this hard.

I'm so sorry, You will be in my thoughts today. It is so hard, I don't know if I could even go to work.

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red98vett · 03-07-2006, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerri

She's gone!! My 5 year old son and I said our goodbyes to Flossie this morning. I'm still holding back the tears at work but it was the right choice.
Thanks to everyone for their support. I never imagined it would be this hard.

Rest in Peace little Flossie....

I'm so sorry. It's VERY hard...we had to do this 2 years ago with Lady, my husbands cocker, and I didn't stop crying for 2 weeks.....it will ease ...and you WILL eventually have good memories and Smile again when you think of her...but for now...it's a heartwrenching thing to go thru.

my condolences.

TatumsMom · 03-07-2006, 06:33 AM

I'm so sorry you're going through this. We had to put our 15 year old poodle down a couple years ago and it really tore me up. I had a hard time knowing when "it was time" but my vet assured me it would be clear to me when it actually happened. Dax was on heart medication for about 5 years or so and it prolonged his life (in a very positive way) for much longer than I expected. He had a stroke one day and was just totally paralyzed. I had to wrap him in a towel until my husband could get home to take us to meet the vet. I hurt so much for him but knew we had to let him go. I was a real mess for a while but then we got Tatum. She helped heal my heart but I will never forget my first baby. I wish you the best and will be thinking of you and your family.

Oscar's Mom · 03-07-2006, 06:36 AM

I feel so bad for you right now, but please find some peace in knowing that you did the right thing for your old friend. Her suffering on this earth is finished and she has moved on to a peaceful hereafter where she will know pain no more. She lived a good long life and was loved as much as humanly possible. We had to put an 11 month old pup down one time for a heart defect that was so bad that his abdomen had filled with fluid and he could no longer breathe unless he was sitting up. That poor baby would fall asleep and fall over into furniture or whatever was beside him...it was tragic. All we could do was let him go...it is always the right thing to do. May each day give you more and more peace in your decision. May each day bring you happiness in your memories and may your future hold a new Yorkie baby when you are ready.

R.I.P. Dear Flossie - YT thinks a lot of you! We will not forget you.

Sugar's Mom · 03-07-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerri

She's gone!! My 5 year old son and I said our goodbyes to Flossie this morning. I'm still holding back the tears at work but it was the right choice.
Thanks to everyone for their support. I never imagined it would be this hard.

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss.

03-06-2006, 04:08 PM	#49
puppylove123 Waiting for my Little Girl Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: miami, florida Posts: 1,313	dont think about life without her, but how life is with her. all the good memoris. dogs sense stress, and she will sense your stress and worry too. just talk to her alot and pet her. be there for her __________________ Nicole Im getting my girl in 2 months!!! I Marie and My Little Girl!

03-06-2006, 06:20 PM	#52
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Kerri, my heart breaks for you and I'm just so sorry there isn't something we can do to make this easier for you. I wish one of us were close by. Flossie knows you love her and you are doing the last act of kindness you can for her. I'm glad you have your sweet husband to lean on. God bless you and comfort you in the days to come. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

03-07-2006, 06:33 AM	#58
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I'm so sorry you're going through this. We had to put our 15 year old poodle down a couple years ago and it really tore me up. I had a hard time knowing when "it was time" but my vet assured me it would be clear to me when it actually happened. Dax was on heart medication for about 5 years or so and it prolonged his life (in a very positive way) for much longer than I expected. He had a stroke one day and was just totally paralyzed. I had to wrap him in a towel until my husband could get home to take us to meet the vet. I hurt so much for him but knew we had to let him go. I was a real mess for a while but then we got Tatum. She helped heal my heart but I will never forget my first baby. I wish you the best and will be thinking of you and your family. __________________ ~ Angie

03-07-2006, 06:36 AM	#59
Oscar's Mom My Little Biker Dude Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,065	Kerri I am so sorry... I feel so bad for you right now, but please find some peace in knowing that you did the right thing for your old friend. Her suffering on this earth is finished and she has moved on to a peaceful hereafter where she will know pain no more. She lived a good long life and was loved as much as humanly possible. We had to put an 11 month old pup down one time for a heart defect that was so bad that his abdomen had filled with fluid and he could no longer breathe unless he was sitting up. That poor baby would fall asleep and fall over into furniture or whatever was beside him...it was tragic. All we could do was let him go...it is always the right thing to do. May each day give you more and more peace in your decision. May each day bring you happiness in your memories and may your future hold a new Yorkie baby when you are ready. R.I.P. Dear Flossie - YT thinks a lot of you! We will not forget you. __________________ ****************** Debbie G. - Oscar's Mom ****** PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE KICKING CANCER'S BUTT!!! **************** RIP SHARON 8-10-63 to 9-21-08

03-06-2006, 03:12 PM	#46
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Boy that's a tough thing to go through. My heart goes out to you.

03-06-2006, 03:18 PM	#48
Kerri Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Posts: 121	I have never had to make the decision to end a pet's life. I have had animals since I can remember and they have got run over or something like that. This is so different. Everytime I look at her, I think...she will not be here tomorrow!

03-06-2006, 04:37 PM	#50
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Kerri, I know this is a painful time for you but you are making the right decision for Flossie. Your Mom will be proud of you and will take good care of her.

03-06-2006, 06:11 PM	#51
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Kerri. my heart cries for you and your family and especially Flossie. I made that decision for the love of my life last winter and it just hurts more than some can imagine. I prayed all night as he lay on my chest struggling to breathe that each breath would be his last but it was not to be. We are lucky enough to be able to make the kindest decision for our pets to end their suffering. That does not necessarily make it eaier for us, though. I am glad she was inside and warm and felt love her last night on earth..

03-06-2006, 06:38 PM	#53
londonteatime Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 170	{{{{{{{{Keri}}}}}}}}, this is such a sad time for you and I'm so sorry!!! You know you're doing the right thing but it's REALLY hard!!!! In October, my oldest bulldog suddenly went into heart failure. We rushed him to the vet and he spent hours trying to stabilize him and bring down his fever. Nothing seemed to be working and I was thinking about how I might have to make the big decision. My son was so upset and pleading with Chaucer not to die. I was just about to ask the vet what he thought we should do when he said Chauc was dying and we'd better say our goodbyes. It was so hard, but he slipped away when we were petting him and telling him what a good dog he was. Flossy will go to sleep, too, and all of her pain will be gone. I'm glad you're burying her close by so you can think of her lovingly. Julie

03-06-2006, 07:58 PM	#54
Princessyorkies Owned by my Furbabies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,482	I know that this is not only a sad time for you but I do believe that it is time for you to say good bye to a dear old companion and let her rest now. My heart certainly goes out to you and I pray that all will be well in the end. One day you will be able to cross the rainbow bridge with your old dear friend.

03-07-2006, 06:19 AM	#55
Kerri Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Posts: 121	She's gone!! My 5 year old son and I said our goodbyes to Flossie this morning. I'm still holding back the tears at work but it was the right choice. Thanks to everyone for their support. I never imagined it would be this hard.