I Miss My Bruno Options

[Shaknown]

Yesterday was the saddest moment I have ever had to deal with. I had to put my Bruno down. I have had him since he was a puppy. He was 5 years old. He started off with Valley Fever and has been dealing with that for a long time. I had him on medicine and though it was ok. Three months ago he went to the vet and they said his valley fever went down but still very high so they uped his dose. Last week I started to notice he was not eating or drinking. He was losing weight. I took him into the vet and they did testing on him. They said he was anemic and had a kidney infection. Since he was not drinking water we had him on an iv. He was then on kidney medicine and antibiotic. He still was not eating so they gave me prednizone to help with his appetite. That was not working. He all of a sudden could not walk and his body just gave up. He was stuck to the ground and could not move. I forced fed him but he would just throw it all up. We got him into the vet Saturday and they said at this point his kidneys are shutting down and he lost all his muscle. We need to put him down right now. My boyfriend called me to tell me because I was at work. I wanted to say goodbye so he brought him back home and he stayed his last night with us. I talked to him and laid with him all day and night. I could not eat, drink or sleep. My body was shaking. I was so scared to walk over and not see him breathe anymore. I know my baby was in pain and had to make the hardest choice of putting him down. So yesterday I told him I loved him so much and it was going to be ok. Me and my family cried and cried. My Bruno could barely lift his head but when he did he put it towards mine and put his paw on my arm. I lost it. I tried to hard not to let him see me cry so he was not even more sad. Now that he is gone nothing is the same. I am very depressed. I find myself going outside and just looking at his favorite spot. I cant even look at his dog bowl without crying. I never want to get another pet again. I already have another dog and just try to love her as much as I can but it is so hard.

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[moon_beam]

Hi, Shaknown, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Bruno. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company. Euthanasia is the last gift of love we can give to our companions at great sacrifice to ourselves so that they can be restored to their former youthfulness in the company of the angels.

Please let me try to reassure you that what you are feeling is very normal deep grief when you share with us: " Now that he is gone nothing is the same. I am very depressed. I find myself going outside and just looking at his favorite spot. I cant even look at his dog bowl without crying." Shaknown, this grief journey is one of the most painful experiences you will know on this side of eternity. It is a journey that is filled with many different emotions that can overwhelm us all at one time - - it is a journey frequently referred to as a horror roller coaster ride. It is a journey that can only be traveled one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time - - for you are now on a journey that is filled with all the first withouts and the memories that can be all too painful right now that include this time yesterday, last week, last month, last year to endure.

As with human medicine, sometimes veterinary medicine can restore our companions to good health so that they can continue to enjoy a good quality of life. Sadly, there comes a time in both medical venues when there is nothing left that can be done, and veterinary medical practices gives us the legal opportunity as guardians of our companions to humanely and lovingly ease their journey home to the angels. Making this decision is NEVER easy, but it comes from the depths of our unselfish love for them to do what is best - - even when our hearts are breaking from the heaviest burden of deepest sorrow.

From what you share with us, Shaknown, you did everything in your power to give your beloved Bruno a happy and healthy earthly journey. As difficult as this grief journey is adjusting to the physical absence of your beloved Bruno there is one thing that will never change - - the love bond you and your beloved Bruno share. Love is eternal, Shaknown - - it is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. Your beloved Bruno's sweet Living Spirit continues to share your earthly journey as he always has and always will for he is always and forever a part of your heart and memories - - he is always and forever a heartbeat close to you.

I know all too well from first hand experience that when our hearts are entrenched in deep grief there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the searing pain of sorrow. Still I hope the words I share with you will offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey.

Thank you so much for honoring us in sharing your beloved Bruno with us, and these wonderful pictures of your beloved boy. He is so handsome. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Shaknown, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Shaknown]

Hi, Shaknown, please permit me to offer you my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Bruno. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company. Euthanasia is the last gift of love we can give to our companions at great sacrifice to ourselves so that they can be restored to their former youthfulness in the company of the angels.

Please let me try to reassure you that what you are feeling is very normal deep grief when you share with us: " Now that he is gone nothing is the same. I am very depressed. I find myself going outside and just looking at his favorite spot. I cant even look at his dog bowl without crying." Shaknown, this grief journey is one of the most painful experiences you will know on this side of eternity. It is a journey that is filled with many different emotions that can overwhelm us all at one time - - it is a journey frequently referred to as a horror roller coaster ride. It is a journey that can only be traveled one day at a time, sometimes one moment at a time - - for you are now on a journey that is filled with all the first withouts and the memories that can be all too painful right now that include this time yesterday, last week, last month, last year to endure.

As with human medicine, sometimes veterinary medicine can restore our companions to good health so that they can continue to enjoy a good quality of life. Sadly, there comes a time in both medical venues when there is nothing left that can be done, and veterinary medical practices gives us the legal opportunity as guardians of our companions to humanely and lovingly ease their journey home to the angels. Making this decision is NEVER easy, but it comes from the depths of our unselfish love for them to do what is best - - even when our hearts are breaking from the heaviest burden of deepest sorrow.

From what you share with us, Shaknown, you did everything in your power to give your beloved Bruno a happy and healthy earthly journey. As difficult as this grief journey is adjusting to the physical absence of your beloved Bruno there is one thing that will never change - - the love bond you and your beloved Bruno share. Love is eternal, Shaknown - - it is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. Your beloved Bruno's sweet Living Spirit continues to share your earthly journey as he always has and always will for he is always and forever a part of your heart and memories - - he is always and forever a heartbeat close to you.

I know all too well from first hand experience that when our hearts are entrenched in deep grief there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the searing pain of sorrow. Still I hope the words I share with you will offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement, and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey.

Thank you so much for honoring us in sharing your beloved Bruno with us, and these wonderful pictures of your beloved boy. He is so handsome. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Shaknown, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam