i am soooo sorry to hear about Alfie :( huggs to all of you! we to are looking at our lilly who is 16 and not doing well lately, its hard to say good bye. i cant do it yet.

I am so sorry to hear about your Alfie. I had to do the same thing on November 1st with our almost 14 yr old mixed breed Patch. My boys have had him almost all their lives and it was really hard, so I know how you feel.

I hope that you find comfort in knowing that Alfie is healthy and young again and not suffering anymore.

:ghug:

This is a picture of our Patch.

:unlove: I know how your heart must be breaking:heart to

I found this
 

Thank you (after euthanasia)

You were with me to the very end
and even after I had "gone", you held me,
and as my soul left my body and I looked down and saw you crying,
I wanted so much to tell you that I understood.
You did this for me.
I tried to tell you in my own way
that it was time for me to leave,
and I thank you for understanding.
No other will take my place,
but those I left behind will need your love and affection as I have had.
You still think of me,
and there are times you try to hide your tear
--But please--
be happy and think not of sadness,
but of how I made you happy
and made you laugh at the funny and smart things I did.

I am at Rainbow bridge now.

Many of us who are older take care of the little ones
and guide them.
It's fun watching them run
with their ears flopping and their tails wagging.
We have four seasons here at the Bridge...
and most of us agree winter is our favorite.
SO YOU SEE MY LOVED ONE,
I AM VERY HAPPY...
When it is time for my friends to leave,
I will meet them at Rainbow Bridge,
and I will acquaint them with this beautiful and serene place,
and I will take care of them for you...
Thank you for loving me,
caring for me,
and having the courage to let me go with dignity...

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Thank you Joan for posting that beautiful sentiment for me. I think I'll have to print that out and save it. It's funny how things that also make you feel a little better, still can make you cry too.

Thank you for your sentiments on Alfie's passing. I am sorry to hear of your sorrow too. Love the picture of Patch; looks like he was a fun dog.