Kim's Tia Leigh gone 10/13/09
 

:animal-pa:confused::animal-paI will miss my Tia forever and a day...I had to put her to sleep yesterday 10/13/09. She was my oldest Yorkie I have 2 more and they are all my babies but Tia was my first. I got her the same time I got my first computer and she woud sit by my keyboard and watch me for hours. She was my soul of souls. I cry because I feel like I have a death in my family and well I HAVE!...Oh please someone tell me I did the right thing. She was blind, lost hearing, nerve damage, teeth really bad, and her cognitive function was much decreased. She had been going off to potty and couldn't find her way home. We would have to look for her several times in the past few weeks. She just liked being in dark places alone and she no longer enjoyed life it seemed. I feel like maybe I should have waited but I don't know,...I am just so sad.

Oh I am so sorry. It is a hard decision to make, but the kindest one we make for them.

I have had to do this also and it is very hard and definitely like losing a family member.

May the Lord help you through this difficult time.

I am so very sorry for your loss of Tia. Many of us on YorkieTalk have also had to make the same decision and it is so very difficult. Sending hugs your way....

My heart goes out to you. I too had to put my beloved Auggie Doggie to sleep, and not a day goes by that I don't think of him and even though it has been over 2 yrs, I still miss him terribly. Like you he was my first yorkie(I now have 4) and I couldn't stand to see him in so much pain. It was a hard decision to make but I know it was the best for him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish you well.

(((hugs))) We understand what you are going through.

You did the right thing. You are the only one who knew when the right time was and you did it with love. It's the hardest thing to do, I know. You will always have her in your :love:. (((hugs)))) Donna

So sorry for your loss, and I hope in time all your good happy memories of her will warm your heart. I have an aging schnauzer that I'm dreading making that decision for, but know when the time comes it will be the best final gift I can give him.

Someone posted a poem on a similar thread and I saved it. Hope this brings some confort:

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

I too had to make that decision 2 years ago. You will punish yourself about it, but it sounds like you did the kindest thing for your little one. When our dogs are very ill,they cannot make the decision for themselves...they trust in us to make the right decision at the right time. I think you did just that. Take care of yourself and let your other pups help to heal your hurt..xx

i am so so sorry for your loss,, i cant imagine your pain, well i can imagine
and im in tears here for you... may god help you heal sweetie, as we are all here for you

So sorry for your loss, and yes, you have lost a member of your family. Please don't second guess yourself, you made the toughest and yet kindest decision we all face at some point. I hope that eventually the happy memories will help you deal with the grief.

So very sorry for your loss. You did the right thing, you sent her on a journey to Rainbow Bridge, where she is whole again and happy and has many new friends to run and play with all day long...

I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine having to make that decision but I believe you did what was best for your baby. RIP Sweet Tia Leigh, you were so loved and you'll be missed.

i AM SO SORRY!

tHE THINGS WE KNOW WE NEED TO DO- BUT REALLY DO NOT WANT- ARE THE HARDEST!!!! YOU DID THE RIGHT THING- AND SHE HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE BEING LOVED!

big, big hugs to you:hug:

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss but you did the right thing...