I'm still seeing Charlie everywhere!

[gritsar]

Thanks y'all. I don't know why I'm missing her so bad today, but I am. I think if my body allows it I'll work on Charlie's garden some more this evening.
By the way, she was named for the dog in All Dogs Go To Heaven
Thanks again for letting me share.

 

[SunAngel]

So sorry for your loss. I can really relate.

I had to have my best friend, protector and shadow put to sleep in Oct 2007. On Thursday Bandit was fine, his normal self. Friday he started acting a little odd, sleeping more, not following me everytime I got up...we just figured he had a tummy ache or something. By Saturday morning it seemed like he couldn't see. I would call his name and he would walk towards a wall or desk and just stand there staring at it. I hoped it was something temporary, but by Sunday he was running into everything whenever he got up. He couldn't find his food/water, the door to go out and he couldn't find me, which was the worst because his main 'job' seemed to be that he had to be by my side at all times.

On Monday I took him to the vet and found out he had gone totally blind and had glaucoma. There was no cure or hope for him. He could no longer live his life the way it made him happiest and I couldn't force him to live like that. I asked the vet to put him to sleep. I held Bandit and petted him as the drugs took effect. The meds to stop his heart took what seemed like forever to work...it was almost as if he was fighting to stay with me. I hadn't thought what would happen after I put him to sleep (I went hoping the vet could fix him), until the vet asked if I wanted them to cremate him or if I wanted to take him home. I chose to take him home and had to help the vet put him in a trash bag (by this time I was struggling hard not to go into hysterics). I got him into the back of my Durango and took him home, crying the whole way. I put him in my wagon, pulled him out back and at 8pm that night DH, our 3 kids and I dug Bandits grave in our backyard and buried our beloved friend.

We got Bandit in October 1997 at a local animal shelter, he was 5 months old. Oddly enough he died almost exactly 10 yrs later. Both times were right before Halloween. I keep his collar hanging on my rearview mirror in my Durango. I still call his name sometimes when I am trying to call my other dogs. 2 yrs later and talking about him still brings tears to my eyes. Sorry for rambling.

I am sure Charlie will always be with you in some way and you will never forget her.

ETA: Bandit also suffered from arthritis and it was getting harder for him to make it upstairs at bedtime. After long walks or hikes, he could barely walk. I didn't want anyone to think I was just unwilling to retrain a perfectly healthy blind dog.

 

[English Chick]

know how you feel, I put my beloved dog Nell (border collie) to sleep five years ago, still miss her to this day, she is buried in our garden and I still talk to her.

I have always believed that they wait for us till we too pass and then come bounding to greet us once more...........

 

[b.hromada]

She sure is a cutie pie! I love those pics!! Both your dog and cat are so precious.

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

Grit, it's been 7 years since Scooby passed away- my first and only dog 'till Diesel- and there are still so many things that remind me of him. To this day I can still see him on "guard duty" watching over the hill for someone new to kiss and love.
As time goes on, you'll begin to "see" her with less sadness, and more of memories that are "Yep, that was our Charlie Girl!"

I hope all is well with the new kitten and your DH's GSP!

God Bless-
Terrah

 

[foweler]

Well it came quicker than I thought it would. I just came back from having to put my Girldog down.
The house is so lonely right now and I am wandering around in a numb state of disbelief.
For over 11 years she was there for me when I needed her, never more than a few feet away.

 

[NGT ANGL]

...there is no time limit on grief and it takes time to get over a great loss...Be gentle, loving and kind to yourself while you go through your own grief process.

 

[gritsar]

Oh foweler I am so very sorry.

My heart is still breaking. Last night the puppy was being so rambunctious and I was tired and not feeling well. I sat down and had a "talk" with Charlie, asking her what to do with this puppy. It that makes me weird, oh well. Charlie will always be in my heart.


I lost a special friend today
The kind you can't replace
And looking at her empty bed
I can still see her face

I know she's in a special place
Our Lord has for such friends
Where meadows, fields and flowers
Help make them strong and whole again

I know she's watching over me
She'll be with me when I cry
So with one more kiss on her beloved head
I told my friend goodbye
(anonymous)

 

[Blue Skys]

I miss my Walker. He ran off and was hit and killed by a car over a year ago. He was a special dog. A great friend.

Charlie was a beautiful dog! Funny how those special dogs come into our lives when we need them most.

 

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