RIP little Rudy and always know how much you were loved. It will take adjustment time for little Gracie they miss they playmates as much as we do. I will be praying for your family and her. God bless.

Sherri, I am so sorry for your loss. I cried reading your post. It brought back the feelings of loss and emptiness I felt when my golden, Indy, died. I was lost and felt empty for such a long time. Our pets are our family and we grieve for them the same as we would any other family member. Only time lessens the pain. I had my boy cremated. It was about 5 days before I got his ashes back. Having his ashes back in the house with me actually helped me. It felt as though I had him back at home safe with me and I would sit with him on my lap and talk to him. In 3 days, it will be the 10th anniversary of his death and his ashes are still with us. When we had a recent health scare with Columbo, I told Indy he was Columbo's guardian angel and he needed to watch over him. Rudy is now your Gracie's guardian angel. Bless you, you gave Rudy a good life and he was surrounded by your love. He is so lucky, as not all these sweet creatures in our world have that.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a fur child, becasue that is how it feels, like losing a child. My heart goes out to you and prayers for healing of your spirit. Time will help, but the pain never completely goes away...:cry:

Sherri, your post brought tears to my eyes for real. Sometimes some of the stories of utmost, unconditional love make me want to sob. RIP sweet Rudy, gosh your mommy loved you so very much. Lucky little boy! Sherri (((big big HUGS to you))), time heals all wounds, believe it. You and Gracie are in my thoughts.

Sherri, I am so sorry for your loss, I dont have anything to say that will make the hurt stop but I will be praying for you to heal,

I cry every time I read another one has crossed the rainbow bridge. RIP Rudy and bless your mama for letting go when it was time. My heart just breaks for you......

I have had to make that difficult decision twice, my first little one of 15 years and my little Romeo of another 15 years.

You love your little one enough to know his quality of life is no longer a happy or comfortable, easy one like it once was. As much as we want them to be with us, as loving parents we have to make that selfless decision to do what's best for our little ones.

My heart hurts for you during this time but its our strong love that gives us the strength to know the best decision to bring happiness to our little babies.

I hope this brings some helpful thoughts.

Sherri and all the others who have faced making the final decision for your beloved pets, my heart aches for you. I had to make the same decision for my 16 year old Schnauzer Niko almost two years ago. I still miss him and cry for him, but know I did the best thing for him in the end. I saved this poem to give me strength to do the right thing for him, and share it with you now:

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

Little Man Rudy
 

As you all know, on Sunday February 17, 2013 I lost my little Rudy. It has taken me until now to be able to come back to this site. I know you all know how hard it is to loose your baby. So many of you showed such compassion, and heartfelt expressions and as I sit here now reading them (again), I know in my heart of hearts that I did the right thing for little Rudy. It still hurts, I just can't seem to shake the feeling that maybe there was "one" more thing I could have done that would have worked. But again, I know. Little Gracie and I walk out to Rudy's grave every day, spend time with him and talk to him. (are we crazy?) Anyway, Gracie still has her moments as to say, where is Rudy, Mom? But then I pick her up, hold her tight, kiss her and tell her I Love Her and she seems to be okay. Sometimes I'll find her sitting with her little head hung low and I wonder, what is she thinking. All in all, we are doing well, or we're trying. Every day is precious with my little Gracie, and I want her to know that I will not leave her (as she is a rescue baby). Thank you all for you kindness, your consideration and your compassion. I will post again soon, with pictures of my little Gracie.

Be good to your babies
All our love,
(Ta2rose59) Sherri and Gracie :aimeeyork

Sherri-

I promise you with my entire heart it gets better...day by day week by week. We never forget the ones that go before us but as time goes by the memories fill our hearts more with warmth then loneliness! If it makes you feel better, I too (still after a little over a year) have conversations with my Lola.

I'm so sorry, I just saw this thread for the first time. I can barely see through my tears. I know how hard it must have been for you to make that decision but I hope you know, without a doubt it was the loving thing to do for your beloved Rudy. I had to make that decision years ago so I understand. This past August I lost my 6 year old yorkie, Barkley. He died unexpectedly and I wasn't with him, which broke my heart. I now have Maggie and Bogey, my new yorkies who have brought joy back into my life. Maybe soon you will want to find a new yorkie to love and a new playmate for Gracie.

I'm just now reading up on this thread....crying for you. I have been down this road as well, we are never ready to let them go. Rudy knew how much you loved him and he so loved you in return. Time will lessen the pain...it will be replaced with wonderful memories...you may still hurt and feel sad at times and you will never forget him. Know he is now pain free and running with joy as he waits for your reunion at the Rainbow Bridge.

Maybe one day you can fill that hole with another pup...no to replace, but to add joy to your heart as you will never forget him.

RIP Rudy...you are so missed.

Im so sorry that you have to make a extremly tough decision

Im so sorry, may he rip

I am so sorry. Having had to make this decision too many times over the years, I know it is never an easy decision. Hugs