Lewis' Grandma, I lost my baby, Lewis! Options

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***I received permission from Lewis' grandma to move this post... It was at the
end of a different topic, and I didn't want it to go unnoticed. I wanted her to
receive the support, comfort & love from everyone here at LS***


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Group: Pet Lovers
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Member No.: 1,706
Joined: 8-June 06



I lost my baby, Lewis, who was a 15 1/2 year old German-Shepherd mix who loved people.

He loved EVERYBODY who came to the house. His arthritis became dibilitating, and tumors were growing. I now feel guilty because I let him go too long. I had him on pain medication. This heart-wrenching hurt is making me sick. The vet said we could spend as long as we wanted with him, but it was hot in there, and I knew he liked it cool, so I had her come in after I told him I was sorry for all my mistakes, and how much I loved him. I kept telling him how much I loved him, and no sooner than the needle was inserted than she looked up, and said, "He's Gone" and I said NO! and ran from the room to my car sobbing. I had to watch them bring him out in his favorite little blanket. I will never forget him, and feel as if my life will never be the same, or that my grief will end. My vet cried too. Thank God she is a compassionate vet, or I would never have made it.
My deepest sympathy and love to all of you who are grieving here, because I do truly understand.

Lost My Baby, Lewis, June 5,2006