Today we had to make the tough decision of putting our poodle to sleep. She's been apart of half of my life and it was very difficult to watch her go. She had been going rapidly down hill over the last two weeks so we made an appointment to get her seen, knowing in the back of our minds what we needed to do. The vet confirmed what we thought, that she had a rapidly aggressive cancer growing throughout her and that her organs were starting to shut down. They asked us what we wanted to do and we let them know that we didn't want her to suffer anymore. They took us back to a nice room where we were able to say our goodbyes and let her go. She was such a great and loving member of the family and we will miss her so.
A friend sent me the following:
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine. Our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happily and contend, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent, the eager body quivers. Suddenly they begin to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
It will be difficult to wake up knowing she is no longer here on earth with us but I am truly happy to know that I will see her again one day. And I know she is truly happy being reunited with her best friend, my grandma, so they can take naps together again. I love you Carlee. God be with you 'til we meet again.
Aww, I'm very sorry for your loss, Megan. We lost our boxer two years ago, and I work at a vet where I help families make the hardest decision on a daily basis. Keep the happy memories in mind, they will keep your spirit uplifted during this hard time. You are in my thoughts.
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