Dragging my feet, but I've gotta put my dog down.

[Newfygirl]

Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....



(this gets me every time)

[Sarah]

I am very sorry Mary Ann for your loss.

I read something somewhere once when I was searching for comfort when I had to put my favorite cat down on Christmas Eve. It said "I made this choice not because I didn't love you but because I loved you too much to make you stay".

Go with God Timmy (Hugs)

[Marci]

((((((HUGS)))))))

[KrisAK]

{{{hugs}}}

[Chrisnstar]

Oh Mary Ann.. I'm so in tears right now. I'm sorry I was gone this morning and didnt' have a chance to check in and see the board.

Go ahead and cry... it's all right. You did the right thing for Timmy and he's at peace now.

Wish I could be there to give you a hug girlfriend. This just sucks....

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference
.

God never promises us that we won't have to deal with bad things, but he gives us the grace and serenity to handle these issues. I think you have shown us all that you have serenity and grace when life is unkind.

Love,

Chris

[noblesseoblige]

that is so sad, I wish I had some words of wisdom for you, but I have never had to put an animal down that was my own. If I would live closer, I would offer to take the dog for you.
Other then that I can only tell you my prayers are with you for strength and courage.
Do it for the poor dog Mary-Ann, this is the only thing you can find comfort in right now.

[wildfire]

If it is WORTH the hurt and pain we feel at their passing!

Then I remember: “You only hurt, in direct proportion to what you Love.”<br>And I remember the thousands of little “goods” that their present has brought over the years. And I realize that yes; it IS worth the grief we face as they leave us.

Maryann, I grieve with you over the loss of Timmy.
But at the same time, I KNOW that SOMEWHERE Timmy is singing your praises tonight.

Prayers of strength are going up!
I wish I could do more.

[ExLibris]

(((((Mom))))))) He's feeling much better now, I'm sure...and now when he runs with Walter, he can actually keep up. And besides, Ama gets a Corgi to keep her company now, too. He was a good dog, and had a good life. You did the right thing.

[Kit]

Oh MaryAnn, I'm so sorry about Timmy.
I went thru the same thing back in September with Cody, my dog of 17 years.

Timmy and Cody can play together.

[Deleted]

I am so sorry Mary Ann. You did the right thing, and please know that we are here to offer support and (((hugs)))

[Mary Ann]

Thankyou so much, everyone. It's clear that every one of you has been where I'm at, and understands. It does make it easier, just knowing you know what it's like, and have been where I'm at. We have them such a short time.

And Heather, when Timmy meets again with Walter, he's gonna tell him "Hey, it wasn't me, it was JayJay and Taz that put you here!" Maybe they will run and play again together again.

Now I'm down to one dog. Haven't had just one dog in what, twelve or fifteen years? I need to get another dog; little Doodle dog, my remaining Corgi, doesn't bark when people come to the door. She's shy. I'm back to locking the house.

I just don't quite have the heart for the search yet, but I'd guess I will in a few weeks. I've been looking on Petfinder, but haven't seen anything yet that makes me think this is the special dog, except for one that was a diabetic. If I bring home one more problem pet, I think I'll be in the dog house, too. This one will need daily insulin shots.

Thanks again everyone, so very much. You're the very, very best.

[denise]

and between your and Duchess' post about your dogs, I think I want to go stick my head in the sand again. I am so sorry for Timmy. I wish it had been different for him but what you said about him sounded so much like my GSD. Hugs for you and I do know that Timmy is thanking you. I put flowers on my GSD's grave again Monday. It has been two months and I do have another GSD puppy but I LOVED that dog and miss her so much still.

[tlcbouv]

remember he'll be waiting at the rainbow bridge
www.specialtypetproducts.com/Merchant2/rainbow_bridge_poem_free_gift.htm

[lil dot]

Geez, I just read this! I'm so sorry Mary Ann.

It will never be easy to let one go. But we know in the end that it's a freedom like none he has ever known!

[tlcbouv]

remember he is waiting at the rainbow bridge

www.specialtypetproducts.com/Merchant2/rainbow_bridge_poem_free_gift.htm