Goodbye for now, my little friend :'(
 

Gracie hadn't quite been herself the previous few months but I was keeping an eye on her.

It was on Sunday, August 12th that she gave me a look that I had not seen before. In hindsight, it was as if she was saying, "Dad, something's not right." I didn't know what to make of it at that moment except that she was being more adorable than ever.

That night she began panting heavily. I got her to the vet the next morning. After a blood panel, it was apparent that her kidneys were failing and she had a sudden spike in her blood sugar level. They suggested she stay overnight. One night turned to 4. I was there with her every minute that I could be. She was on a drip IV the whole time.

Friday afternoon they sent her home with me with plenty of saline/dextrose solution and needles. She wouldn't eat a thing except for a few nibbles of shredded chicken. The smell of a piece of McDonald's cheeseburger caused her to vomit. I knew she was feeling very nauseated.

By Monday I knew it was time to say goodbye to my little one.

Gracie went with the angels on August 21, 2018. She was 12 years old. I miss her terribly but I know she's not sick anymore which is my only comfort.

I will see you again, sweetie.:luvu::littleang

I am so very sorry for the lose of your sweet little Gracie. She waits for you, pain free, at Rainbow Bridge.

Thank you so much. It means a lot coming from someone who knows and I am sorry for your loss as well.

I am counting on seeing Gracie again in that beautiful place where we can cross the bridge together. For now, I must simply keep her in my broken heart. 💔:animal-pa

Our thoughts are with you.

You wrote, "It was on Sunday, August 12th that she gave me a look that I had not seen before. In hindsight, it was as if she was saying, "Dad, something's not right.' I didn't know what to make of it at that moment except that she was being more adorable than ever."

Brought a loving tear to my eye.

Bless you for the love and care you showed little Gracie. I pray that your broken heart will slowly become flooded with the happy memories a proud papa deserves.

--KatysMom

I am so very sorry and wanted to send you my sympathy.

Thank you, KatysMom... The happy memories are coming and they make me smile and laugh but sometimes I just wish I could feel her fuzzy warmth in my lap. You know how it is. :)

Many thanks, Lisa and Pic... It helps to hear from people who "know".

I'm with you on that! --KatysMom

I am so sorry for your loss of Gracie, I know what you are feeling big hugs to you

I am so sorry to hear this sad news, and know the pain that you are feeling. Please know that she felt your love everyday that she shared with you! May you soon reach the place where happy memories of times spent with Gracie bring you peace and comfort.

I am so very sorry. :(

So very sorry

Dave, I am sorry to hear of Gracie's passing over the Rainbow Bridge.
I, too, recently lost my Golden Retriever to kidney failure at the age of
18. He was a good dog and faithful companion. I know that Gracie
will be waiting for you on the other side as will my Sunny.


Ron

Sad today...
 

Thank you, Ron. So sorry for your loss as well.
Today is one year since Gracie flew away with the angels. I'm feeling like I was too hasty to have the doc put her down. By the time we got to the vet that day she had finally eaten something and was actually perking up. It's too late now but this thought haunts me on this day.
Thank you again for your support.

I am so sorry that you are experiencing these doubts...I think that each of us who has had to make the decision to release our beloved companions from their fear and pain will question the timing. When our little Elmo's kidneys failed, we tried to prolong his time with us. He hated the prescription diet, and I would have to sit on the floor with him and have to coax him to eat a lick at a time. He balked every feeding, and was very upset when his "brothers" were fed their regular food. Even though he was in a different room at the time, he knew they were being fed and he whined at every feeding.

He endured his saline treatments like a trooper, but it was heartbreaking to see how confused and listless he was and know that he was enduring it only to make us happy. He no longer played, and we could seeing him fail each day. After consulting our vet, we made the decision to give him a few last meals of his favorite food with his packmates, and try to bring him some final moments of happiness. He only lingered with us for a few days, but he cuddled, and wagged his tail. He slept on our bed with his brothers, and shared his final hours surrounded by those who loved him. He had a small seizure, and we took him in to the dr. one final time to help ease him on his way to the rainbow bridge. Although we could have kept him with us, it would have been more about us than him. We did question our decision to let him go, but as time went on, we are secure that we did the best for him. I sincerely hope that you are able to know that you let your beloved Gracie go because you loved her enough to say goodbye and free her from her fear and suffering.

Many thanks...
 

Nanajoy, so sorry for your loss, but then, it's actually the only way you could possibly know what I'm talking about. An eternal Thank You for your true and healing words.

Gracie, too, was sent home with bags of saline which I had to administer using a needle between her shoulder blades. It was difficult to get it warm enough so that she wouldn't be cold after receiving it. Afterward, she would sometimes have an accident in the house which she knew was naughty but had no idea that I was in NO WAY upset with her. :unlove:

I can only trust that she is safe and warm on the other side with lots of friends to play with and rabbits to chase but never catch. Most of all I'm trusting that she is waiting for me. I know she is. We were/are best buddies.

I suppose I'm shedding tears today for myself because I miss her so badly. I'm going to make an effort to understand that she has it much better now than she did a year and a day ago.

God bless you and your little ones. :love:

Little Gracie by her beloved creek...http://bit.ly/2Wde2AG

Thank you for posting the beautiful tribute to your beloved Gracie! Just looking at her I can see how confident and loved she was. Please take comfort in the loving times you shared...and, perhaps consider opening your heart to another little one. We can never replace a loved companion, but I have been blessed to have shared time with many unique and loving souls during my life. It is obvious that you have a sensitive, kind spirit, and I hope that you are able to find that special love that our little ones bring us again.

Your words have been a gift...
 

:love::love::love:

When the Wichita, Kansas nightly TV news came on last their lead story headline was "two Pit Bull type dogs maul small dog in his own yard". Next they interviewed the lady dog owner then she showed pics of her dog that they killed and it was a little Yorkie. She showed a few pics of her dog and his black and tan looked a lot my Yorkie. It could not stand it and changed the channel and have no interest seeing it ever again.

Gracie
 

Im crying as I watch beautiful Gracie by her creek. The love of a dog is so sweet and it hurtd to let them go.yes you will see her again. My prayers for you as you walk through this sad time.