We Lost Our Shelby Girl Today, She will be missed Options

[Parkersdad]

Our 15 year old Golden Retreiver mix Shelby was put to sleep today. We rescued her 10 years ago from a family in Arizona that could not care for her any more. We live in the Sacramento area and had to drive to Nevada to pick her up from the owners boyfriend. They warned us she was a terror and a runner. But after a couple weeks of love and attention she turned into a loving member of our family. She was having age related problems but suddenly crashed last night. Three years ago she had a kidney removed due to cancer and it apparently came back. We took her to the emergency Vet and the found a massive abdominal bleed probably from her spleen or liver. After consulting with her primary Vet and the emergency Vet everyone concurred it was time. Due to her age and condition it was doubtful she would have much more life left even if she survived the surgery. She passed as we held her and told her we loved her. When my boy Golden "Parker" passed 6 years ago everyone was so helpful. Its not any easier this time. Our hearts have been torn out and while I know better it seems that the pain will never end.

[moon_beam]

Hi, Parkersdad, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the loss of your beloved Shelby. Losing a beloved companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we have been blessed with the privilege of their company. It doesn't matter if it's our first, fifth, tenth, - - or hundredth - - the deep grief we feel is painful both physically and emotionally.

Juturna, Peggy, Lynn, Rhapsedy, and Cheryl have offered you the best comforting words. I, too, thank you so much for sharing your precious Shelby with us. You gave her a loving home where she felt safe during her earthly journey, and she is forever a part of you in your heart and memories.

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Parkersdad, and look forward to knowing how you're doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[ConnieJ]

What a gorgeous animal and she looks so content in her loving home. You gave her that home to her and she'll cross the Bridge knowing she was loved and cared for. It should give comfort to all who have to say goodbye to their babies that they left with love in their hearts and joy in life.

I'm a Buddhist and believe the spirit stays for a time with the ones that loved them most, comforting them in whatever way they can during grief. Have you ever heard that odd sound or smelled that whiff of her musk since she passed? If so, it means she is telling you she is there and full of love for you, thanking for the beautiful earthly life you gave her. I also believe that when the spirit finally moves on, after it thinks her family can now forge ahead without her, that depending on the Love in her heart, she will be reborn into another family where she is needed, that she can bring joy to like she did with your's. You may even find a puppy in due time that needs a home and catch that odd sound or whiff of musk and realize that she has come back to you. I know it may seem a childish thought, but millions believe this can and does happen.

In any event, this does little to ease the strong initial pain of not having that loving little creature around. My heart aches for you in your journey, as I am in the boat now. It just plain sucks losing the most loving, nonjudgemental friend in your life.

I send you a cyber hug and please stay in touch.

ConnieJ