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My dog walked The Long Road this morning...we had to put her down

NewmanUSPSNewmanUSPS Posts: 243
edited February 2007 in Words and Music...Communication
She was so sick and in so much pain. I just sat and listened to The Long Road version by Ed, Mike and Neil, played during the Sept 11th telethon. RIP Katie.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    Oh that's so sad. Sorry to hear that. Bye bye Katie. :(
  • PJaddictedPJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    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....

    Author unknown

    So sorry about your loss. I lost both of my dogs in the last 4 months. It sucks.

    oxc
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  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    bless that pup...great dogs can never be replaced.
    I love to turn you on
  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Very sorry for your loss.
  • Obsidian22Obsidian22 Posts: 298
    That's sad news. I hope you are allright. It's not easy to put a loved and cherish pet down. But you did the appropriate thing. Was she an older dog. You mentioned she was sick and in pain. Were you with her?
    I still think about the time 2 years back when I put my Moo moo down, a 17 year old white cat. So much harder on me. The animals know when it's time for them to walk over. It's so hard to say goodbye...
    I love that version of Longroad from the sept 11 compilation cd.
    Peace and love to you and all of Katie's friends who still walk the earth.
    Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's Soul remains Unawakened.
    Anatole France
  • NewmanUSPSNewmanUSPS Posts: 243
    PJaddicted wrote:
    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....

    Author unknown

    So sorry about your loss. I lost both of my dogs in the last 4 months. It sucks.

    oxc


    Very nice.... I will share this with my wife tonight.
    Thanks everyone for your kind words....
    Most people with low self-esteem have earned it.
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    That's really sad. I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Katie.
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  • heartdesireheartdesire Posts: 430
    NewmanUSPS wrote:
    She was so sick and in so much pain. I just sat and listened to The Long Road version by Ed, Mike and Neil, played during the Sept 11th telethon. RIP Katie.

    A warm hug to both you & your wife NewmannUSPS. Saying good-bye to a beloved pet is so hard. PJ addicted ... what a beautiful story ... Rainbow Bridge.
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  • BrainofdzBrainofdz Posts: 1,617
    Alot of people can be callous about the subject of pets. I, personally view them as a part of the family and I was devestated when I was in your position. My heart goes out to you and your family. Maybe, after some time you can bring home a new pup.
    "Stunned by my own reflection, It's looking back, sees me too clearly and I swore I'd never go there again, Not unlike a friend that politely drags you down,down,down"

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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    So sorry for your loss. It's so hard to say good bye to a beloved friend.
    NOPE!!!

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  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    There is a pet cemetary at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah where I volunteered last year -- so moving.

    RIP Katie girl.
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  • Justagirl18Justagirl18 Posts: 16
    NewmanUSPS wrote:
    She was so sick and in so much pain. I just sat and listened to The Long Road version by Ed, Mike and Neil, played during the Sept 11th telethon. RIP Katie.
    So sorry for your loss. I went through it a few years back, and it still hurts.

    RIP Katie
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    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    A human being that was given to fly
  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Very sorry, I know how hard it is, they are part of the family.
    "I'd rather be with an animal." "Those that can be trusted can change their mind." "The in between is mine." "If I don't lose control, explore and not explode, a preternatural other plane with the power to maintain." "Yeh this is living." "Life is what you make it."
  • bookmusebookmuse Posts: 277
    Sorry for the loss of your beloved family member Katie.
    "Speak your mind even if your voice shakes" ~ M Kuhn
  • momofglynnmomofglynn Posts: 849
    sorry for your loss. Perhaps your Katie is hanging out with my "Lila McPhee". Rest in Peace Katie.
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  • chrisg72chrisg72 Posts: 112
    Aww, I am so sorry for your loss!
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  • vedderfan10vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
    momofglynn wrote:
    sorry for your loss. Perhaps your Katie is hanging out with my "Lila McPhee". Rest in Peace Katie.

    And they're playing with my little Pinkerton Poochee..oh how dogs really get you in the heart. Light Years is really tough for me to listen to...I am so sorry for your loss...it will hurt for awhile, so don't be strong...accept your feelings and have a few good cries...and remember the funny moments...
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