A terribly sad day for me...

[Michael]

I don't post often and this is not exactly clay related so please humor me.  Today I lost my best friend in the world.  I had to put to sleep my 14 year old buddy "Gimpy".  I am so terribly sad,  I cannot even put into words how I feel.  I knew about a month ago this day would come and I should of done it then,  so looking back on it...I indeed was probably selfish but he has been by my side during the toughest times in my life.  A friend told me I showed him the last great act of love I could give him.  I held him in my arms today as the vet administered the drug...he passed away looking at me.  If there is a heaven,  I hope he is no longer in pain and I get to see him one day.  Thanks for listening.

Gimpy Wagner 1995 - 2009
R.I.P. my beloved friend

[tamaraluvs]

I don't post often and this is not exactly clay related so please humor me.  Today I lost my best friend in the world.  I had to put to sleep my 14 year old buddy "Gimpy".  I am so terribly sad,  I cannot even put into words how I feel.  I knew about a month ago this day would come and I should of done it then,  so looking back on it...I indeed was probably selfish but he has been by my side during the toughest times in my life.  A friend told me I showed him the last great act of love I could give him.  I held him in my arms today as the vet administered the drug...he passed away looking at me.  If there is a heaven,  I hope he is no longer in pain and I get to see him one day.  Thanks for listening.

Gimpy Wagner 1995 - 2009
R.I.P. my beloved friend

 

[claydevotee]

MICHAEL, I'm so glad you shared this with us.  Many of us here have suffered the loss of our dear pets over the years.  Personally over the years I have lost two very loving and loyal dogs who were like my own children.   Are you at all familiar with the story of "The Rainbow Bridge"?  It has always brought me comfort.  And yes, I do believe that you will be reunited with your little Gimpy in Heaven! 

Please check out this link.  It will help you as you go through your grieving process. 

http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm

Warmest regards 
Thea

[fhmmany2]

  to you Michael. We lost our fourteen year old dogs two years ago - three months apart. We also had the privilege of holding them as they left. Few things are as hard as losing a beloved pet - just hold onto the memories, and I hope that someday you will feel like giving love to another pet that needs you (I thought I would never have another dog, but we have rescued two from our Humane Society, and I would not take anything for them!)  And there are pets in Heaven - if they were not there, it would not be Heaven.

[Prissy]

Michael,

I know your heart is aching at the loss of your beloved dog.  Time does help and maybe in the near future you will be ready for another dog.  The love between a dog and his "human" is indeed a most special and unique emotion. I hope you will find comfort in the RAINBOW BRIDGE that Thea gave you the link to.

 Special thoughts for you at this time.   


Prissy

I had an unusual experience when we had to put to sleep our sheltie, Mac.  It was the Friday after Thanksgiving several years ago.  I fell asleep for a short while and dreamed that I was in our kitchen putting away dishes.  All of a sudden Mac ran into the kitchen to me.  I touched him and could feel his hair and the solidness of his body.  I called for my husband, Skip, to come quickly, Mac was here.  Then Mac disappeared with a poof like a bubble popping.  I felt that Mac had come back to let us know he was all right;  very comforting.

[Moonshot]

Michael - my deepest sympathies to you upon the loss of your beloved Gimpy. I have been where you are and know it is an extremely rough place to be. I am so very sorry you are hurting right now.  I pray your pain eases as each new dawn breaks and that eventually memories of Gimpy bring smiles rather than tears and heartache.

Do you have any photos of Gimpy you'd like to share with us?

[Pepe]

MICHAEL, bless your heart!   !!  I know what you are saying!  I grieve for my animal friends more than I have for the people  in my life.  I never get over their loss. After 10 years  I still grieve for my 18 year old beautiful white poodle who was so devoted to me and traveled with me thru some horrible circumstances.  They are always there for  us aren't they, such wonderful devoted friends that wake up with us and go to sleep with us and love  us no matter what.  There is nothing I can say to help you thru this or make you feel better, just that my heart breaks for you and I know what you are feeling.  We lost our Maggie a  Yorkie who was 16 five years ago and still talk about her almost daily with tears in our eyes and emotion in our voice.  I know the emptiness you are feeling right now and I am so very sorry!!!

 

[mrs. c.]

Michael, so sorry for Gimpy's passing, but the last honor we give our pets is the hardest thing we ever have to do for them.  We do it with love and knowing that they too need relief from their pain.  I too have had to give 2 of my cats a sad farewell in my arms, so hard to do cause they really do love us UNCONDITIONALLY.
Thanks for sharing your story Michael.

[lorilovesgolf]

Ah Michael 

[Glory]

                                        MICHAEL. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I HAVE BEEN THERE MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS, IT IS SO HARD,YOU AND GIMPY WILL BE TOGETHER SOME DAY,OF THIS I AM SURE.

[quynn]

Michael, please accept my sincerest sympathy.  The love you shared with Gimpy will live on forever in your heart.   

When the time is right, please consider sharing the story of "Gimpy," and maybe a picture.  We'd all love to experience the "happy" memories with you.

[ClayHeart]

Dear Michael,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog.  People who have or had a pet know exactly how you are feeling.

Losing a True Friend

I know how it feels to lose someone,
Someone who has been there for you for so long;
I know it seems like tears are all you have,
And that you may never enjoy another song;
But remember the good times that you shared,
And know that he really knew you cared.
There is really no greater bond
Than dog and man (or woman,) Fond
is the person of such a joy
A true and warm pal, be it girl or boy
And if someone says "it was just a dog"
Just walk away---tact like a frog!
Remember when you are really blue
Your dog's in heaven, he's there for you
And when in time you climb those stairs
He'll be there so you say your prayers!
And do not fret and do not stew
You've One True Friend Waiting FOR YOU!


Poem by M.J.M. 1999

[clayharmony]

Thank you Michael for allowing us to comfort you with this loss.  I, too, fully believe that our dear pets live on, live on in the next plane of existence.  When my beloved Rocky,  (short for Rachmaninoff) my parakeet for 12 years died, as I grieved for him in the days to follow, I did hear his chirp a few times...I'm of like mind with Prissy...I am convinced he was letting me know he was now on the other side, free of earthly pain.  I further believe that pets are pure love...and blessings to us, each and every one.

When you feel ready, I also hope you will share more about your loved Gimpy. 

Be good to yourself, Michael. 

[Marilyn]

Michael, I read your post and had tears in my eyes. I know how close a pet can be- not even a pet, but part of your family.  I had to do the same thing a few years ago- and it about broke my heart.  We cannot ease your grief at this early stage, but we can commisserate with you and let you know that you are not alone. I am so very sorry for your loss. What wonderful memories you must have of Gimpy.

[ANGELA]

Michael ,
As difficult as this was to do....always know that you did a caring & loving act for Gimpy.  You showed how much you truley loved him.  I  know this does not make it easier.....it never is.  Gimpy was part of your life & he was happy to be there for you...he loved you unconditionally.   Our animals are part of the family, and I know that loosing a pet is so very heart wrenching, but I hope in time your sadness will be filled with the wonderful memories that you shared with Gimpy.  Gimpy was so lucky to have you in his life......you made his life special & I am sure he is in heaven pain free thinking of what a lucky dog he was to be blessed with having you.

 ,
Angela

[corbet]

 
      Michael,
 
                Having to say goodbye to our dear pets is one of the saddest times in our lives.

               It"s so hard to say Goodbye. I have done it so many times.  Holding them as they
   
                 go to sleep is our greatest way of letting them know how much they are loved.
 
                                I"m so sorry.
                                                                  Betty

[GWENN]

SO SORRY, MICHAEL.  BARRY AND I HAVE BEEN THROUGH WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.  IT IS SO HARD.  PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.   

GWENN

[clayharmony]

Hi ya Michael...

Thinking of you today...and I thought I'd send you this:

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
- Anatole France

[Sasha]

Michael,  Sorry you to hear about your beloved Gimpy,   I know how much you will miss him they are part of our family.  Just remember all the good times you had, I will never for my Sasha she will always hold a special place in my heart.  You did the best thing for him Michael, that is true love , you were there for him  and not see him suffer any more..

Treasured Friend

I lost a treasured friend today

The little dog who used to lay

His gentle head upon my knee

And shared his silent thoughts with me.


he’ll come no longer to my call

Retrieve no more her favourite ball

A voice far greater than my own

Has called him to his golden throne.


Although my eyes are filled with tears

I thank him for the happy years

He let him spend down here with me

And for his love and loyalty.

When it is time for me to go

And join him there, this much I know

I shall not fear the transient dark

For he will greet me with a bark.




Author Unknown


Sasha

[Ilovetowrite]

I lost my German  Sheppard about two weeks ago. He was 17. I cried and cried even though I have 4 dogs now I still miss him. My dad and I buried him in the back yard in one of my dads old army foot lockers. My sister said dad must have really loved that dog because he was in the army from the time he was 18 till now and he is in his late 60s and he had that foot locker all that time.

You will know when it is time for another pup. I keep bringing up the idea of a German Sheppard puppy.

You will be in my prayers.