My Beloved Honey Mon Bebes, Loss of a pet of nearly 15 years Options

[honeysmomforever]

We lost our beloved Golden Retriever/##er Spaniel Thursday April 14, 2005. In only 2 more weeks she would have been 17 years old. I have had her forever and the pain is unbearable. She was the most wonderful friend I could have asked for in this life. She was gentle and caring. I don't know how I will go on without her. She was blind and deaf for the past 4 years or so, but even still she knew her family and got around our place with no problems. But she had a stroke and she couldn't stand up and her face drooped. It was awful. One minute she was fine and the next she was on death's door. We brought home our 2 college students as quickly as possible and the whole family was there with her at the vet's when she drew her last breath. All I ever wanted was for her to pass quietly, to go to sleep and never wake up. Having to make that decision for her was by far the hardest thing I have ever done. I only wish I could feel her beautiful silky fur and hold her one more time. I am so very sad.

[BabyHannahsMom]

I am sorry too. My heart goes out to you. How well I remember those first hours, weeks, days and months. Keep coming here and posting and read some of the other stories. That helped me, although I know that right now, nothing really helps -- it is just pure overwhelming loss, pain and emptiness and that it feels unbearable. I know. Everyone here understands and cares. Bless you and your family.
Love,
Marcia