tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post7185838375897807323..comments2023-11-03T22:22:16.145+10:00Comments on Quixotic Life: A sad farewellQuixotichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17378864818017610840noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-77227989831269586022010-05-28T17:49:29.380+10:002010-05-28T17:49:29.380+10:00Thank you L for the wonderful tribute to our belov...Thank you L for the wonderful tribute to our beloved Chloe. She has lived with us for all of her 15 (and a bit)years and we will really miss her. Thank you also for being brave enough to take her today. There will be no 'last throws' in heaven.Hke68336https://www.blogger.com/profile/14698747905346529712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-33084843918419856932010-05-28T15:37:10.239+10:002010-05-28T15:37:10.239+10:00Lauren, There's something in the air because I...Lauren, There's something in the air because I just came from a blog where a woman had to let her beloved cat go. I will say a prayer for your precious dog: <br /><br />May she be relieved of all her suffering. May she be happy, peaceful and free and know that all love in the world is with her.<br /><br />This is my prayer to your beautiful dog and to you. Peace to you, KathyKatherine Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732133918969183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-83799553376910314152010-05-28T15:13:31.961+10:002010-05-28T15:13:31.961+10:00Oh, Honey, I am so sorry you are going through thi...Oh, Honey, I am so sorry you are going through this -- like your compassionate readers, I've been there myself, 2 times, and it was one of the hardest things ever. Our fur-babies are the most incredible examples of unconditional love on this earth. I'm certain, as are you, that Chloe will be lovingly welcomed into doggy-heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.<br /><br />ConnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-72292468765997733462010-05-28T07:52:56.258+10:002010-05-28T07:52:56.258+10:00Oh, I'm sorry. We had to make such a decision...Oh, I'm sorry. We had to make such a decision for two of our beloved pets (a cat we had for 18 years, and a dog we had for 12), and while we knew it was kind, it was heartbreaking.<br /><br />Thinking of you today.TheThingsIdTellYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864291645372635512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-7395709485432003932010-05-28T07:34:05.001+10:002010-05-28T07:34:05.001+10:00I'm sorry. It's so hard to say goodbye to...I'm sorry. It's so hard to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Wishing you peace.Wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099758957492165428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-27041468465317599522010-05-28T02:13:34.126+10:002010-05-28T02:13:34.126+10:00I'm so sorry. Letting a friend go is the hard...I'm so sorry. Letting a friend go is the hardest. Telling a 3 year old... must be even harder. :(ME!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00899574548461576150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-39192916246533099662010-05-27T23:25:20.970+10:002010-05-27T23:25:20.970+10:00That's such a tough thing; I'm so sorry yo...That's such a tough thing; I'm so sorry you have to do it. My heart goes out to you.Gucci Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098520618133302969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-77525201369263543022010-05-27T23:17:12.087+10:002010-05-27T23:17:12.087+10:00You wrote this so well. I like her and I never ev...You wrote this so well. I like her and I never even met her. She sounds like a truly great dog. I am so sorry, but I am glad y'all had each other as long as you did. <br /><br />I am sorry I have nothing to say to make you feel better.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517747321455561159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-77258218426393404982010-05-27T23:09:31.795+10:002010-05-27T23:09:31.795+10:00My heart is with you! Losing a pet is so hard. T...My heart is with you! Losing a pet is so hard. They are part of your family. :(adrienzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189335015566616247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-58398576616643669832010-05-27T22:45:50.361+10:002010-05-27T22:45:50.361+10:00I am sorry to hear about old Chloe, such a faithfu...I am sorry to hear about old Chloe, such a faithful loving friend. And having to put a pet down is a hard, hard decision, even when you know it is the right one.<br /><br />Our dog is similar too (staffy/border collie), loyal and loving, and old and deaf, and nearing the end of her life. I am deperately hoping she'll spare me the decision and I'll find her sleeping in the sun one day never to awaken. I hear your pain, that's for sure.<br /><br />As for telling the 3 year old, I'd go with Chloe got really sick and died, and keep the trip to the vet etc bit out of it. She shouldn;t have to conclude that you go to the hospital and then you die. She'll most probably accept that, maybe have a few questions, just answer as simply and honestly as you can. If you can't shield her from the knowledge the dog has to go in the car with you .... well there I am a bit stuck I'm afraid, not sure.... :(<br /><br />Hope it goes smoothly, and peacefully for you and for Chloe. My thoughts will be with you xxxalliecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147888501927922319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-86500815084149387992010-05-27T20:06:33.028+10:002010-05-27T20:06:33.028+10:00Love to you most lovely lady. I can't imagine ...Love to you most lovely lady. I can't imagine how sad it is for you. I will be thinking of you. xoxoxoCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556843852780239036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-3887910171359678992010-05-27T19:41:22.285+10:002010-05-27T19:41:22.285+10:00I will certainly be thinking of you all tomorrow, ...I will certainly be thinking of you all tomorrow, I too have been down this road with two dogs in my life over the last 35 years, both dogs had to be euthinaised after very long and loving lives.<br /><br />It certainly leaves a hole that is never fully filled.<br /><br />DohiAndrew Swanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892152969564585782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127317602301649739.post-49437282832013779152010-05-27T19:34:51.696+10:002010-05-27T19:34:51.696+10:00Oh boy. Your post reeeeeeally touches extremely cl...Oh boy. Your post reeeeeeally touches extremely close to home for me. I'm so, so sorry you are having to put Chloe to sleep. She sounds pretty much identical to mine (even down to the Kelpie-German Shepherd cross thing that turned out to be, in my dog's case, crossed with dingo & heeler... another incredibly faithful intelligent breed). <br /><br />The bond is undeniable, I'll give you that. My old girl is 17, often misses her step, is hard of sight, almost certainly going senile and pretty much completely deaf now. But still going. Like and Energizer bunny. I don't know how many times I've tried to tell her (sign these days! no really) it's ok for her to hang up her hat and retire to the big herding yards in the sky... but she just won't leave me. Through every miscarriage I suffered, and the death of our daughter, that dog has always always known when I need a paw on my lap and a fuzzy head leaning into me.<br /><br />Gosh. I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you both tomorrow. A big hug to you. xoBeing Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600427311498297800noreply@blogger.com