Goodbye Trace - my sunshine

I'm so sorry for your loss and sorry I didn't see this thread sooner. It's so hard losing them, but I can only imagine it happening so young. He passed in the best way possible, with you. Wishing you many happy memories of Trace and many more to come with your future little friend.

BWT, there's no shame in crying for him. The loss is still very fresh in your mind. Here I am, holding back tears for my sweet boy F-kap Sr, who passed away over 10 years ago. We never forget them, and they never leave us.:hugs
 
I am so, so sorry for you loss. I lost my Bacca to liver disease only 4 weeks ago. He was 6 years old.

When he was diagnosed, it was never a question of "if" but only "when". Well his "when" came sooner than I thought. You can never be 100% ready, but I least I had some idea that it would come.

I'm so glad you were able to hold your pup while he crossed. He will be with your in your heart.
 
Thank you Barb, and I'm sorry for your loss also.

Just wondering - did your vet seem suprised to find liver disease in your Bacca? I had done a little research before getting Trace & don't recall seeing anything about the breed being prone to liver health issues. Our vet was suprised, as well as the staff at the 2nd clinic we took Trace to, and the vet that drove almost 3 hours to do the ultrasound.

We are working with a wonderful breeder and hoping to bring a new little boy home this summer. But I am almost a little hesitant because I don't think I could deal with losing another dog this early in their life. It was devastating to me...
 
Ahh, i'm awfully sorry to hear that Trace had gone along ahead ... it never seems that it is ever the right time for them to leave us. They are also on their own journey .... and now wait patient and loyal, free and healthy !
hugs !
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Trace's passing

So sorry to hear about Trace, so young, my heart goes out to you.
Trace is now at the Bridge free of sickness.
Sylvia, and our shelties at home, Patrick, Sophie and Mitchell
and our Shelties at the Bridge, Bonnie, Morgan, & William.
 
My husband did a wonderful "video" of photos of Trace. It took me a long time before I could even watch it because my heart is still ripped to shreds. But I am finally at a point where I can occasionally watch it and it makes me smile between the tears. That little guy brought so much happiness into our home.

Once I get to the point that I can figure out how to share it with you people I will be happy to do so. I know everyone believes their Sheltie angel was the best dog ever. I will be happy to share proof that Trace was indeed! :)
 
Dumb question...but any ideas of how long it will be before the "on the verge of tears" goes away?

The last dog we had to send to the bridge was a 14 1/2 year old malamute/shepherd mix...it was sad, but expected. I cried quite a bit, but was also relieved that she was no longer in any pain, and I knew we had made the right decision.

Trace was only 4 1/2 - way too soon to say goodbye.

We have been doing so good - still missing Trace, but also excited about a possible new puppy being born soon. And I know some will think I'm crazy, but before we delivered Trace's body to the vet for cremation that last, awful morning, I removed his collar (with tags) and also picked up a small "Trace furball" from his crate. I have those in the pocket of my sweatshirt jacket that I wear every night when it cools down.

I don't ever want to forget my special little boy Trace - that will NEVER happen. But I'm hoping that someday I can remember him with smiles instead of tears.:cry:
 
bkzoo said:
Dumb question...but any ideas of how long it will be before the "on the verge of tears" goes away?
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Never a dumb question. I don't think it ever really goes away, it does get better but no one will know how long the healing process will take. I still cry for F-kap Sr and Sunny. That's been over 10 years.

I don't think there's a day that passes that I don't think of my little angels, and it's usually always followed by a smile. It will get easier, it always does.:sadsmile::hugs
 
bkzoo said:
Dumb question...but any ideas of how long it will be before the "on the verge of tears" goes away?

The last dog we had to send to the bridge was a 14 1/2 year old malamute/shepherd mix...it was sad, but expected. I cried quite a bit, but was also relieved that she was no longer in any pain, and I knew we had made the right decision.

Trace was only 4 1/2 - way too soon to say goodbye.

We have been doing so good - still missing Trace, but also excited about a possible new puppy being born soon. And I know some will think I'm crazy, but before we delivered Trace's body to the vet for cremation that last, awful morning, I removed his collar (with tags) and also picked up a small "Trace furball" from his crate. I have those in the pocket of my sweatshirt jacket that I wear every night when it cools down.

I don't ever want to forget my special little boy Trace - that will NEVER happen. But I'm hoping that someday I can remember him with smiles instead of tears.:cry:
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Although you will get to the point where tears are not so frequent, they never fully go away. Most of the time I can talk about little ones we lost many years ago and smile at the memories, but there are still times when suddenly the tears fall without warning. These little souls become so big a part of our hearts that the "missing" is forever. And when a loss is so young, so unfair, it makes it even harder to find peace. The one comfort you have to hold onto is that you know your Trace was dearly loved for his time here on earth...many little dogs never know even one day of love in an entire lifetime.

Sending hugs...Trini
 
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