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[KMHunter]

Thanks everyone. It is getting easier already, not seeing her in pain helps my heart alot. She had gone downhill very quikly over the past 2 weeks. I know I made the right call, and she is better off for it. The hardest part was saying goodby.

I have lots of memories of Dusty. Took many beatings from my ex husband for her. I would not allow him to hit and kick her, so I took it for her. And I would do it all over again.

I still have 2 younger dogs, they keep me busy, but just arent Dusty. Trying to explain to Chloe where Dusty is and that she isnt coming back has been hard. So I just tell her that she is living in the sky with Lucky, Capone, and Kitty, that she isnt hurting anymore and is happy.

The other two dogs are both thrown off. Im not sure what to do for them to help pick their spirits back up. Both the girls have barely eaten, so I think some scrambled eggs, and maby some boiled chicken is in order for them. As I cant explain to them where Roo went.

Do any of you have pointers that I can use to help my remaining two girls get out of their slump?

I am so sorry you had to go through that. Even when it's the right decision, it's a very hard thing to do.

 

[Chickielady]

So, I have decided on Teriyaki chicken for dinner...now trying to thaw the frozen bird out & get it marinating is the issue !

 

[broodytood]

Oh Cheryl, I'm very sorry!!!

For those of you who do not follow facebook, or who are not on my page.

I let my Dusty dog go on Febuary 29th. That had to be the hardest day I have had yet. Much harder than anything else I have endured, and just as painfull as losing a human family member. I am feeling better about my decision now that she is no longer in pain. But letting go and saying goodby was excrutiating. I spent all day on the 29th loving on her and crying. But I know she had a pain free and piecefull end.

I rescued Dusty as a 6 week old pup, and had her with me for 12 years. She was quite litterally my first child, and I will always love and miss her.

 

[KMHunter]

MAN! I am actually caught up on this thread. I need to get on more often! I just can't seem to find the time right now.
Just wanted to say Hi, and that I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the show!

Kim

 

[SadieSue]

For those of you who do not follow facebook, or who are not on my page.

I let my Dusty dog go on Febuary 29th. That had to be the hardest day I have had yet. Much harder than anything else I have endured, and just as painfull as losing a human family member. I am feeling better about my decision now that she is no longer in pain. But letting go and saying goodby was excrutiating. I spent all day on the 29th loving on her and crying. But I know she had a pain free and piecefull end.

I rescued Dusty as a 6 week old pup, and had her with me for 12 years. She was quite litterally my first child, and I will always love and miss her.

Gosh darn it... So sorry Cheryl. Too many of us losing longtime faithful friends lately. There is just nothing that can ease that searing pain easily. Take care of yourself...

 

[cheryl98117]

Gosh darn it... So sorry Cheryl. Too many of us losing longtime faithful friends lately. There is just nothing that can ease that searing pain easily. Take care of yourself...

It is the one unfortunate part of having 4 legged family members. You know that one day you will have to say goodby and let them go. I dont think anyone is ever ready to let someone or something we love so dearly go. But really it is a very strong love that drives us critter people to take on short lived animals as pets and family members. The 12 wonderful years that I had with her, more than make up for the pain and loss that I feel. And some day, I will have another pup of my own to ove on and raise. But for now. I still have my Wheazy wiener dog, and Kona Balona to love on.

Im no where near as upset today as I was the day of. But I find myself checking the floor behind me constantly, as Dusty would always be right next to me.

Im glad that my Sister talked me into taking video of Dusty "talking" to me. But it will be a long while before I can watch it. Im just happy to not have her in pain any longer. I know she is now free of all restraints and burdens, has crossed that bridge, and is truely free.

No matter how you look at it. Pets are an important part of alot of peoples lives, and we all hopefully know that their time is unfortunately short. So give them the best you possibly can, and all the love you have in your heart. Because that is exactly what those special ones do for you. Give unconditional love and loyalty.

Now I am sorry for bringing the thread down. And please dont be too sad for me, as I sincerely am ok with the tough choice that I had to make. As I know it was for the best.

Now if I could just get my house back in order. lol 2 days out of comission from emotional stress, with a 3 year old running around, sure dose turn a clean house upside down!

Thanks everyone for your empathy and kind words!

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Thanks everyone. It is getting easier already, not seeing her in pain helps my heart alot. She had gone downhill very quikly over the past 2 weeks. I know I made the right call, and she is better off for it. The hardest part was saying goodby.

I have lots of memories of Dusty. Took many beatings from my ex husband for her. I would not allow him to hit and kick her, so I took it for her. And I would do it all over again.

I still have 2 younger dogs, they keep me busy, but just arent Dusty. Trying to explain to Chloe where Dusty is and that she isnt coming back has been hard. So I just tell her that she is living in the sky with Lucky, Capone, and Kitty, that she isnt hurting anymore and is happy.

The other two dogs are both thrown off. Im not sure what to do for them to help pick their spirits back up. Both the girls have barely eaten, so I think some scrambled eggs, and maby some boiled chicken is in order for them. As I cant explain to them where Roo went.

Do any of you have pointers that I can use to help my remaining two girls get out of their slump?

Cheryl, I have had pets mourn for other pets, and it seems like it's a 2-3 week mark every time. I even had a cat mourn for a dog once for 2 weeks. Also had a lab that would lay down facing where the little terrier used to sleep and howl a bone-chilling mournful howl for the first week, then he would just lay and stare at the spot for another week, then not as often, and after about the third week he quit doing it altogether. It takes them time, just like it takes us time. So sorry about your girl, you gave her a wonderful, long life, and she'll be loyally waiting to see you again..

 

[Totalcolour]

Cheryl, so sorry for Dusty leaving.

My girl is 13 and beginning to slow down, it will be hard. . .

 

[lclough1998]

Thanks everyone. It is getting easier already, not seeing her in pain helps my heart alot. She had gone downhill very quikly over the past 2 weeks. I know I made the right call, and she is better off for it. The hardest part was saying goodby.

I have lots of memories of Dusty. Took many beatings from my ex husband for her. I would not allow him to hit and kick her, so I took it for her. And I would do it all over again.

I still have 2 younger dogs, they keep me busy, but just arent Dusty. Trying to explain to Chloe where Dusty is and that she isnt coming back has been hard. So I just tell her that she is living in the sky with Lucky, Capone, and Kitty, that she isnt hurting anymore and is happy.

The other two dogs are both thrown off. Im not sure what to do for them to help pick their spirits back up. Both the girls have barely eaten, so I think some scrambled eggs, and maby some boiled chicken is in order for them. As I cant explain to them where Roo went.

Do any of you have pointers that I can use to help my remaining two girls get out of their slump?

Gosh, I know exactly where you are right now, last Fathers day we lost our gracie after 17 years! Dusty had " a good long run" with you and your memories will bring you comfort, maybe not today but soon. I dont have any words of wisdom for your other two dogs, at least they still have each other and you have them. So go ahead and bury your hands in their fluff, give them hugs and have a good cry, its a testament of your love for her and a comfort for you. Take care and you did the right thing.

 

[Totalcolour]

Ok, got a very strange situation with a chicken. She is pacing a 40 foot section of fence. She stops periodically, and tries to get under, or through it, then resumes the pacing. She has a huge pasture, so I have no idea why she's doing this. She is going back and forth all day and rarely stops.

I have about 22 chickens, and she's the only one behaving this way.

Any ideas anyone! (I'm worried she's not eating.)