I am sad

[JazzysMom]

sigh.

It looks like this is "it". I have made an appointment for Friday afternoon to have my beloved Gypsy put to sleep. Gads I hate even writing that.

She has really been struggling lately, worse than ever. Many times she can't stand up by herself and I have to help her. She has begun frequently urinating on herself, and when she does manage to get outside she more or less collapses on the porch to pee. Last night my daughter had to literally carry her in from where she'd collapsed on the porch as she was unable to get herself back up and just lay there breathing heavily. She smells awful despite my daily cleaning of her hair.

It's starting to feel mean to keep her going. The vet I prefer wasn't available until Friday afternoon, and I won't let "just anybody" send her off with me,so Friday it is. 15 is a good, long life for a golden mutt I know, but man it feels too short for me.

Lots of tears already this week.....and I'm not even a crier..... I am going to be a wreck Friday. My best friend has offered to go in with me, but I'm not sure yet if I want that. It is a very nice offer --she's not really an "animal person" but really does get that I am and knows just how hard this is going to be for me. My husband is pretty sure I'll cancel the appointment, but the last couple of days have really shown me that it's time.
:(

[Janneke]

These are always hard decisions.. But the right ones..

You are in my thoughts. Enjoy eachothers company for these last special days..

[tsjoe007]

Oh my God what an awfull w.e. for all of you !!! For now, with our 14 weeks old pup we don't think of those sad moments that will befall us all... Remember that you gave Gypsy a wonderfull life, something that is not reserved for all doggies around !!! Be convinced that you will be in my thoughts from now on and give brave Gypsy a big hug from little Bendji and a big kiss fom us here in Belgium !

[tanza]

I am so sorry to hear that.... that was the same with my OJ.... at the end... he couldn't get up by himself and after he was finally up, he couldn't get back down... While it is so hard to do... sometimes they just tell us it is time....

Remember that she has a great long life with so much love....

Hugs... and my kids that have passed before her will be waiting.... to help her across

[Kebasmom]

I'm so sorry. You and sweet Gypsy are in my thoughts and prayers.

[snorky998]

Oh my, I'm so sorry. I hope your next few days together are filled with loving memories. My heart breaks for you.

Please indulge your beloved Gypsy with all the forbidden fruits of the dog world that they sooo love and we withhold for their health. A Hot Fudge Sundae, perhaps?

Hugs and prayers to you, and for Gypsy. I'll be thinking of you.


Dawn

[agilebasenji]

I'm so sorry. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[Quercus]

I am so sorry.....you and Gypsy will be in my thoughts...

[MacPack]

I'm with Dawn, give her steak, ice cream, whatever she loves, for the rest of the week and then be with her and tell her how much you love her. It hurts, but you must remember that you have given each other love for all these years, now it is time to do the hardest thing of all, help her gently to the Rainbow Bridge. There are wonderful spirits there waiting for her.
Hugs to you and your family. We must do this for our furry friends, and only wish someone could do the same for us at our end.

Anne in Tampa

[Danny]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

God bless you.

[sharronhurlbut]

Giving your sick b the gift of peace is the hardest thing you can do, its also the last loving thing you can do for a dog who is ready to go to the Rainbow bridge.
Hugs and hugs.
It never gets any easier.
Hugs again.

[Duke]

I'm so sorry and I feel for you - it's a difficult decision. Gypsy's long life couldn't have been better guarding her big family.

[bellabasenji]

I am so sorry to hear that you will be giving your Gypsy up, I hope you know my thoughts and prayers are with you...

[seko]

You gave her a happy life, we always would like it to last forever.
I will think about you, Gypsy and your familly.

[BDawg]

This just breaks my heart. I'm sitting here bawling at the thought of it. I know one day I might be faced with the same decision. I can't even imagine. :( I'm so sorry.

[moetmum]

I am so sorry, it is the hardest and the kindest thing we can do for our dogs when the time has come. I will be thinking of you and Gypsy.

[Schouiffy]

I'm sorry it's time for your little girl to leave you. 15 years is fantastic and I'm sure she is grateful to have spent it with such a loving family. Spoil her rotten, and know that this end is the sweetest gift you can give her now. Hugs.

[renaultf1]

JM...Noooo...I'm so sorry that Gypsy isn't doing well. 15 years is fantastic for a golden, but that doesn't make it any easier. I know it is a tough decision, but she will be in a better place. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.:(:( Oh, and I'm not a crier either, but your original post made me cry.

[wizard]

So sorry for you but it's the best decision you can make - she's hurting now but in a short time she'll be whole again and waiting for you. Enjoy the memories you have made with her.

[MarleyJo]

Big cyber hugs from us.

[Ninabeana26]

Sometimes the most difficult choices, are the right choices. As hard as it will be to let her go, she will be in a better place, without any pain. Just remember the 15 years of memories you have shared with her. My heart goes out to you. *hugs* are being sent your way from Maryland.

[youngandtired]

your way. I know how hard this must be for you and your family. You are doing the best thing for Gypsy though no matter how hard it is, I had to put my cat of 19yrs. down last summer. It is the hardest decision to make but my vet told me that animals let us know when it is time for them to go, and Gypsy has spoken with not being able to go and get up on her own. My thoughts are with you, Sahara sends her love also.

[BDawg]

Good luck today. My heart is with you!! Hugs!!

[Schouiffy]

Our thoughts are with you today .

[MacPack]

Hugs to you and your family today. This is the hardest thing we have to do for our fur-babies. Friends will be waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge, and there will be a new star in the sky tonight.

[Quercus]

I am thinking of you...

[renaultf1]

JM...You, Gypsy and your family are in my thoughts today. :(

[BasenjiDiva]

I'm so so sorry for you and your family. I know it was a difficult decision. You have a lot of cyber friends mentally holding your hand today as you go through this.

Pat

[EskiLovr]

sigh.

It looks like this is "it". I have made an appointment for Friday afternoon to have my beloved Gypsy put to sleep. Gads I hate even writing that.

She has really been struggling lately, worse than ever. Many times she can't stand up by herself and I have to help her. She has begun frequently urinating on herself, and when she does manage to get outside she more or less collapses on the porch to pee. Last night my daughter had to literally carry her in from where she'd collapsed on the porch as she was unable to get herself back up and just lay there breathing heavily. She smells awful despite my daily cleaning of her hair.

It's starting to feel mean to keep her going. The vet I prefer wasn't available until Friday afternoon, and I won't let "just anybody" send her off with me,so Friday it is. 15 is a good, long life for a golden mutt I know, but man it feels too short for me.

Lots of tears already this week.....and I'm not even a crier..... I am going to be a wreck Friday. My best friend has offered to go in with me, but I'm not sure yet if I want that. It is a very nice offer --she's not really an "animal person" but really does get that I am and knows just how hard this is going to be for me. My husband is pretty sure I'll cancel the appointment, but the last couple of days have really shown me that it's time.
:(

With tears in my eyes, I am thinking of you and your sweet Gypsy today. I remember how hard it was a little over a year ago to take that same walk with my dearest friend Snowy. Heaven loans us the angels for such a brief time, but I have said over and over again that if the pain I feel from his loss is the price I have to pay for having him in my life, it is worth every tear.

Be gentle with yourself, and know you gave her the very best, always.

[dash]

Your family is in our thoughts as well.

[imbj]

I know exactly how you feel... Our hearts and thoughts are with you...

[snorky998]

Thinking of you today and holding you close to me in my thoughts and payers. Hope your entire family is holding up OK, and are soon consumed with loving memories of your beloved Gypsy.

[basenji3]

lost my non basenji friend in august It is so hard. May you recieve comfort thru your tears. You know you have provided all good doggy things to have lived so long. There are so many that never have a good life filled with love My thoughts are with you

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

Jazzysmom,

I'm so sorry, you guys are in my thoughts.

[JazzysMom]

Thank you to everyone.

Gypsy's passing was quick and peaceful. She, the vet, and I all sat together on a big blanket on the floor and he waited until I gave the go ahead. As you all know, it takes only seconds. Then we sat and talked for a few minutes;he was compassionate and was even able to lighten the mood with humor. She is gone.

Jazzy and Keoki were looking out the windows for her when I came in alone. You could tell they were confused. They'd been upset and whining when just the two of us left, and were expecting her to come home full of smells from new places. When she didn't come in with me, they both kept running to the front window and looking out, then back to the door, back to the window.

And now, my house - with six other people, two Basenjis, and two cats -- feels so empty. sigh.

Thank you all for your support,prayers, and good thoughts. They are appreciated.

[BDawg]

Oh... my heart breaks reading about your situation. :( It makes me so tearful to know the pain you're going through. We're all here for you... I wish I could reach through the computer and give you a great big hug.

[bellabasenji]

Bless your heart, this is so hard. I believe in rainbow bridge and hope to see those pets we have lost all over again someday... My father-in-law is a Baptist Preacher and doesn't think dogs go to heaven. So I tell him "they don't, they go to rainbow bridge and once we're in Heaven we can go over and see them whenever we want to." -My love goes out to you at this difficult time.-

[gneigum]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers to you & your family for comfort.

G

[Buana]

Very sorry for your loss, the decision to make someting is very hard..

Our hugs and thoughts to you and your family

[BasenjiByTheBay]

:( Oh, goodness. I looked at the first few sentences of this thread earlier in the week and had been tiptoeing around it all week, afraid to read through and wind up bawling at my desk. Much better to be weeping now in my quiet house on a Sunday morning.

Makes me want to go snatch my sleeping b's out of their beds and give them a good snuggle...but we all know how popular an idea that would be! They're in for some good scritches and hugs when they wake up on their own, though.:p

What a tough decision, Jazzysmom, and a good mom you are to have let your girl go. Hugs to your whole family; the two footed and four footed kids who all must miss their big sis.

Run, Gypsy, run! Good Girl!

[nice2bme1]

I feel so sad for you and your pup. Unconditional love is the best kind of love. You're not crying alone! A heartfelt, sorry for your loss....Kali and Cindy