mimiretz
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I am so sorry for your loss and my heart grieves with you and your family -- both two-legged and four-legged
Riley has crossed the bridge
- Thread starter Piper's mom
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Calliesmom
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so sorry
Piper's mom
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Oh my gosh, I'm in shock. Yesterday I was reading your posts and was amazed how we'd gotten to 10 pages of good stories after the bad news. It's just heart breaking our beautiful sweet babies are being taken too soon by cancer.
You have been such a wonderful owner, giving Riley so much sunshine in his last months. I am so glad he wasn't alone, but being gently stroked with love and care.
Oh dear, Tully has gone outside in the dark, it upsets her when I cry. It just seems we have so much sad news lately.
Thank you so much Caro, it was so very shocking to me as well. He was fine when I went to work yesterday, no inclination that anything was wrong. My mom figures he died at around 10:30 (I got home just a few minutes before 11) he was still warm but I knew he was gone. I told my mom how comforted Riley must've been having her with him to try to ease her pain but it'll take time.
Piper's mom
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Yes Cindy, Piper and Finnie certainly help to lift my spirits for a time. I've been giving them lots of hugs and kisses and telling them how much I love them. The house is VERY quiet without him here, even the other two didn't bark when I fed them this morning. Piper and Finnie are very subdued today, of course they're probably picking up on our emotions as well.
Did you want the harness I bought for Riley Cindy? Not sure how much shipping would be but your welcome to it if you want it.
Piper's mom
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Thank you so much Gloria...it's never easy, wether we choose the time or they do. But your right...much better that he passed at home rather than a scary vet clinic. I also take much comfort knowing he's with his original owner...she too died very suddenly as did her mother (who allowed me to take him into my home). A very lovely family who experienced much heartache and now they are complete again.
Sharon7
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Oh gosh. Reading your post made me think again how rare it is that the end plays out the way we think it will. Only Brooke passed as expected - and I tried mightily to make it so. If you can think about it this way, what a blessing he drifted off as you said, with your mom stroking him, knowing till his last breath that he was loved and cherished. Wouldn't we all like to go that way?
I'm sorry for the shock, though, and I'm sure your mom is upset. My two were also very subdued after we lost Brooke, as they saw her afterwards and sniffed her all over. I kinda think that's better than the dog who suddenly disappears to the vet and never comes back home.
You gave Riley a great life and made his last days as enjoyable as can be. I hope the good memories can comfort you in time.
I'm sorry for the shock, though, and I'm sure your mom is upset. My two were also very subdued after we lost Brooke, as they saw her afterwards and sniffed her all over. I kinda think that's better than the dog who suddenly disappears to the vet and never comes back home.
You gave Riley a great life and made his last days as enjoyable as can be. I hope the good memories can comfort you in time.
ghggp
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Oh gosh. Reading your post made me think again how rare it is that the end plays out the way we think it will. Only Brooke passed as expected - and I tried mightily to make it so. If you can think about it this way, what a blessing he drifted off as you said, with your mom stroking him, knowing till his last breath that he was loved and cherished. Wouldn't we all like to go that way?
I'm sorry for the shock, though, and I'm sure your mom is upset. My two were also very subdued after we lost Brooke, as they saw her afterwards and sniffed her all over. I kinda think that's better than the dog who suddenly disappears to the vet and never comes back home.
You gave Riley a great life and made his last days as enjoyable as can be. I hope the good memories can comfort you in time.
So well stated Sharon!
Piper's mom
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Oh gosh. Reading your post made me think again how rare it is that the end plays out the way we think it will. Only Brooke passed as expected - and I tried mightily to make it so. If you can think about it this way, what a blessing he drifted off as you said, with your mom stroking him, knowing till his last breath that he was loved and cherished. Wouldn't we all like to go that way?
I'm sorry for the shock, though, and I'm sure your mom is upset. My two were also very subdued after we lost Brooke, as they saw her afterwards and sniffed her all over. I kinda think that's better than the dog who suddenly disappears to the vet and never comes back home.
You gave Riley a great life and made his last days as enjoyable as can be. I hope the good memories can comfort you in time.
Your so right Sharon. Of course had the vet known or been able to tell me what to expect perhaps I could've been prepared but I had no idea that this would happen. I thought he'd just get slower and have a harder time all around. Just a week ago I told my sister how good he was doing and that maybe the vet was wrong. My sister (who lost a dog to cancer) said they're good until they're not good. I had no idea.....
ghggp
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Thinking of you this morning. I hope your mom is OK. Knowing she was with him was a blessing although she might not feel that way thinking she might have done something to help Riley. Once again, I know in my heart her loving touch helped him to pass with tender loving care. Sending you both virtual hugs!