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When the End Is Near
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Our dog of almost 15 years is nearing the end of her life. She is the sweetest creature you could ever imagine. We were blessed with many happy years, and many happy memories. Unfortunately, Bridgette has too many illnesses going against her. Even so, she has fought a valiant fight; she's never given up. Medications have helped her tremendously, and added much time to her life. To watch her on a walk, you'd never guess anything is wrong with her. She loves to be outside. But her vet, and those of us who love her dearly, realize she is failing and won't be able to overcome this last hurdle. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, which makes it so hard. Our hearts are breaking, but watching my daughter struggle with the pain of having to make the decision about when the time is right (because it's her dog) is definitely hard for me. She loves her so much. Bridgette, too, was blessed with a wonderful "mother" in Maria. It would be so much easier if Bridgette would pass in her sleep. But that probably won't happen, and the ultimate decision will have to be made. Tears flow when the end is near.
3 months ago
it is never easy to make the decision to euthanize, but some times we have to. yes, in a perfect world your friend would pass in her sleep. it wasn't that long ago i was wishing for the same thing. our 15yo malamute was suffering from a bad back, weak hips, blindness, hearing loss, and kidney failure (for the last 27 months of his life.)
i could not bring myself to go thru with it. the guilt was horrible. i felt like i was murdering my best friend!
then my friend told me the three rule: pick three things they love and when they cannot do those things, then it is time. i realized then i was holding on to dakota not for him, but for me!
have pictures taken of your daughter and bridgette, make a paw print, snip hair from around her heart and take bridgette for a ride, go to the park and inhale every blessed minute with her.
sending you prayers in your time of need,
amy
**If it should be that I grow weak...**
And the pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then you must do what must be done,
for this battle cannot be won.
You will be sad I understand,
don't let the grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years,
what is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me suffer so,
the time has come to let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
and please stay with me to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see,
the kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail, it's has waved,
from pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve it must be you
who has this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years
don't let your heart hold back its tears.
~~ Author Unknown ~~