Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 This Saturday, my amazing dog Billie had to be put to sleep. I was there with her to the end, holding her in my arms. I’m heartbroken because I miss my beautiful old girl, but I know it was the right thing. Her health had been deteriorating for a while and it was time for her to rest. For 15 great years she was my best friend and I couldn’t have had a better one. She was the kindest sweetest dog I’ve ever known. She made me feel like Charlie Brown... I was just this shlump of a guy who happened to have the coolest dog in the world. Everybody who met her fell in love with her. She will be missed. Rest in peace, sweet Billie.
Guffalo Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Sorry to hear the news, mine went into surgery this morning, and I am scared that they will find something else besides the fatty tumors they are looking for.
truth on hold Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Sorry for your loss. She's in a better place now though. You know when it's time.
DrDawkinstein Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Very sorry for your loss, Gringo. You did right, staying with her until the very end. Rest easy, Billie. Good girl.
eball Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 I think this every time I see one of these posts -- I absolutely dread the day I have to make that decision. Very sorry for your loss.
BarkLessWagMore Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 So sorry to hear this. My condolences. We are going the through the same thing right now with our almost 15 year old cocker spaniel Sadie. Love having dogs in our family, but this is the part that truly sucks. RIP Billie.
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2012 Author Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks everybody for the support. It really helps. Yesterday I felt like I was doing ok. Today it's about all the memories washing over me.
ajzepp Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Gringo, I can't even tell you how many hours I've thought about my little guy since I had to put him down in February. I've come to the understanding that all that unconditional love they give us for so many years is not free...there is a small price that we have to pay, and that is the immense pain we feel when they are gone. It is a very fair wage, as most would agree, and a price that most of us would, and will, gladly pay again with another little buddy down the road. But for now, know that you are not alone in your sadness and know that you honored Billie by being strong enough to do the right thing when she needed you to come through for her. The great people of TBD really helped me through my period of grief, and I hope you find the same comfort in them that I did. Fifteen years for Billie is most certainly a life well-lived...and I will tell you the same thing that people told me when I lost my dog of 16 years...it takes one hell of a great owner, and person, to have a dog make it to such a ripe age. So on that note, great job my friend
UConn James Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Heaven is where you meet all the dogs you ever loved. amiright?!? Edited June 18, 2012 by UConn James
BuffaloBud Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Heaven is where you meet all the dogs you ever loved. amiright?!? Boy, how true is that?
LeviF Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 I can't remember who always gives this advice, but it's pretty good: go out and adopt another pup.
TPS Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Sorry to hear this. They are truly wonderful creatures. While everything else in your life might be topsy-turvy, you always come home to the steady companionship of your dog.
Frez Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 This Saturday, my amazing dog Billie had to be put to sleep. I was there with her to the end, holding her in my arms. I’m heartbroken because I miss my beautiful old girl, but I know it was the right thing. Her health had been deteriorating for a while and it was time for her to rest. For 15 great years she was my best friend and I couldn’t have had a better one. She was the kindest sweetest dog I’ve ever known. She made me feel like Charlie Brown... I was just this shlump of a guy who happened to have the coolest dog in the world. Everybody who met her fell in love with her. She will be missed. Rest in peace, sweet Billie. I'm sorry buddy. I own two dogs just like her and I can't imagine losing them. My sincere condolences.
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