My Dog Sasha

patrickredeyes

DarbyCrash wrote:

Thank you to everyone who took the time to write all of these sweet messages.

It is 11:30pm Chicago time and our Sasha is now gone.

I have finally stopped sobbing. The trip to the vet was the most horrific ride I have ever taken. The only thing that made it bearable was the fact that Sasha loves a good car ride and even wagged her tail for a bit (which she hasn't done in weeks). Taking her in the office was a little surreal. Usually she is terrified of the vet, but this time (almost as if she knew what was going on and was relieved) she walked right in and seemed quite comfortable.

I won't go into the details of how it was done, but I will say that she was sedated and had her big Mastiff head on my leg the whole time.

My husband and I said "I love you" right before she went and her ears perked up just a little...I hope she heard us.

Everyone who has a dog, hug them really tightly tonight.

I am very sorry to read the news about your dog Sasha. I know the pain you are feeling and its so tough. Just try and take it easy and remember the good times. Sasha what a beautiful looking dog. She will always be with you both. Take care.

EddieWouldKnow

DarbyCrash wrote:

Thank you to everyone who took the time to write all of these sweet messages.

It is 11:30pm Chicago time and our Sasha is now gone.

I have finally stopped sobbing. The trip to the vet was the most horrific ride I have ever taken. The only thing that made it bearable was the fact that Sasha loves a good car ride and even wagged her tail for a bit (which she hasn't done in weeks). Taking her in the office was a little surreal. Usually she is terrified of the vet, but this time (almost as if she knew what was going on and was relieved) she walked right in and seemed quite comfortable.

I won't go into the details of how it was done, but I will say that she was sedated and had her big Mastiff head on my leg the whole time.

My husband and I said "I love you" right before she went and her ears perked up just a little...I hope she heard us.

Everyone who has a dog, hug them really tightly tonight.

She heard you.....I am soooo sorry for your loss.

The love that an animal brings to your life is like no other.....please try to find some comfort in the fact that there are people who sincerly share your grief and pain.

We lost our beloved Sonny almost 2 years ago...I still have his treats in his jar on the counter.

peace to you and yours...

DarbyCrash

Aw thank you guys.

I am crying just reading all of these.

DarbyCrash

Sasha's Dogster page:

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/250738

I've just recently updated it to reflect her passing.

MakingWaves

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your husband.

About 6 years ago my now wife was going to put down her 16 year old golden retriever Opie. But he passed away the night before. I don't think she could have handled taking him to the vet and I like to think he knew that. She still cries when talking about him and I tell her like I would tell you, that you both gave those dogs the best life they could have hoped for.

We now have two golden retrievers, Duke and Chance, and they are best friends. I can't imagine having to go through what you are and it hurts knowing one day we will have to.

You will be in my thoughts.

moses562

I don't really know what to say... I've been in this situation before... A few years ago I had to put down my cat of 18 years... It's tough... and it hurts like hell...

As the years continue to progress the pain will subside... and you'll find yourself having random thoughts about Sasha... I like to think when that happens they are thinking about you... The good times are always yours to have.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

UndyTaker

I am so sad for your loss. I am sitting here crying with my throat all tight, and I've never even met Sasha, but she sounds so wonderful and so gifted to have such a loving family. Just as you were gifted to have someone as wonderful as her.

I don't know what you believe happens after here, but there is a great book titled "Cold Noses At The Pearly Gates" which might be of some help to you. Look it up on Amazon.

I have a few friends at the Rainbow Bridge that I miss every day. I hope they get to meet Sasha.

She is in my prayers, as are your family.

FrankBauer

hey darby, thank you for your post. very moving, very sorry to hear what happened. cant stop thinking about what you wrote, and its amazing you got 16 wonderful years with sasha. she was so lucky to have found parents like you and nate. i wanna give my dog a hug, but cant, shes in ohio with my parents. sasha has a great page on dogster, i just sent over a pup-pal request, hope its never too late....stay strong....

DarbyCrash

Thanks everyone, again. I am really moved every time I get another notice that someone replied to this.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I miss her so much...I just keep telling myself that she is watching me, wondering when I'm coming up there to toss her a basketball.

brainofPJ

that was hard to read...

reminds of pets.

sorry Darby.

DarbyCrash

I am a huge dork, but I made a MySpace page for Sasha...I just don't want to forget her face.

http://myspace.com/ourdogsasha

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DarbyCrash wrote:

I am a huge dork, but I made a MySpace page for Sasha...I just don't want to forget her face.

http://myspace.com/ourdogsasha

Hey Darby

I am hoping that today brings beautiful and funny memories of playing and walks and silly things you did with Sasha

And dont think that making a myspace page for Sasha is dorky... My dogs have their own page and they have way more friends than me!! Its a fun thing so dont feel nerdy and you can now share her with so many other Dog Lovers out there on Myspace

BinGnarly

Wow. I miss my Dogs. I'm sorry about your loss. Its rough. She's running through the endless field where the dog treats are plentiful and its okay to sit on the furniture now. So just keep that in mind.

Fahka

Sent all my best vibes today straight to sasha and you guys

Undone

I'm very sorry for your loss. I went through the same thing with my 14 yr old golden retriever, Chuck, last May (Monday after Mother's Day, ironically). I cried everytime I listened to Come Back for months, and I still cry occassionally, like when I read your post. I got a new dog in July and thought that would help, but it has taken time for me to build the bond (although I loved her immediately and Molly is a great dog, too.) Chuck was my dog and followed me around everywhere. Molly is a real family dog and plays wildly with my kids. So it is different but still great.

You have to figure out if and when getting a new dog is right for you. I believe dogs are the greatest and can't imagine my life without one. I've essentially had a dog my whole life and I'm on my forth (they've lived relatively long). It hurts each time, but no one can make me happier (ok, maybe my kids!). Dogs are just amazing.

DarbyCrash

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Hey Darby

I am hoping that today brings beautiful and funny memories of playing and walks and silly things you did with Sasha

And dont think that making a myspace page for Sasha is dorky... My dogs have their own page and they have way more friends than me!! Its a fun thing so dont feel nerdy and you can now share her with so many other Dog Lovers out there on Myspace

: ) Have your dogs send Sasha a friend request! : )

Riverrunner

So sorry for your loss. This thread has made me think of sad times, but happy times too. The sad/happy thoughts seem to go hand in hand when thinking of our companion animals that have passed on.

DarbyCrash

I just wanted to let everyone know that I let my husband read all of these lovely posts and it brought him to tears. He was shocked by the kindness of Pearl Jam fans. I am standing a bit taller today...torn up, ripped up...but standing a little taller. Thanks to my friends here in Chicago and all of my awesome Pearl Jam friends on this board. You all deserve a hug...so...group hug to all of you. Thank you. Pearl Jam fans are by far the coolest people on the planet.

xoxoxo

I am sure Sasha will be happy to meet all of you...someday.

Just look for the crazy-big doggie smile and the drool. : )

idratherbe

Hi Darby,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Sasha. I've been through this more times than I care to think about, because from the time I was born I've had at least one dog in my life, and I'm an old gal now. It never gets easier... pets are the best! How I wish they could stay with us for as long as we live.

You mentioned that Sasha sort of "knew" when she went to the vet and was at peace with that... you are 100% correct, trust me. We lost two retired racing greyhounds not so long ago, and I swear that those babies knew that we were taking them to the Rainbow Bridge and were completely cool with it. They don't want to leave you, but it hurts them too much to go on living, so they are content with that. Both of them went with us into the "quiet room" and immediately went to the fluffy rug provided as if they knew it was time to just lie down and... rest.

You gave Sasha a WONDERFUL and very long life. Be proud both of her and yourselves. Kindness to animals makes better people. “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” (Ghandi). Sadly, our nation is far from that, but we can each do our own little bit.

RIP, Sasha beauty! *huge hugs to Darby and hubby*

~peace~

Kingmidget

idratherbe wrote:

Hi Darby,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Sasha. I've been through this more times than I care to think about, because from the time I was born I've had at least one dog in my life, and I'm an old gal now. It never gets easier... pets are the best! How I wish they could stay with us for as long as we live.

You mentioned that Sasha sort of "knew" when she went to the vet and was at peace with that... you are 100% correct, trust me. We lost two retired racing greyhounds not so long ago, and I swear that those babies knew that we were taking them to the Rainbow Bridge and were completely cool with it. They don't want to leave you, but it hurts them too much to go on living, so they are content with that. Both of them went with us into the "quiet room" and immediately went to the fluffy rug provided as if they knew it was time to just lie down and... rest.

You gave Sasha a WONDERFUL and very long life. Be proud both of her and yourselves. Kindness to animals makes better people. “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” (Ghandi). Sadly, our nation is far from that, but we can each do our own little bit.

RIP, Sasha beauty! *huge hugs to Darby and hubby*

~peace~

Wonderful and so well put..the way one treats animals says so much about that person, as much a Nation.

It is so sad about the whole large picture of animal treatment...but I think we can all feel good among our humane friends here.