Some more sad news

LauraMax

LauraMax

Cathlete
I've held off on posting this b/c I'm still pretty emotional about it. But here goes........

Cosmo is gone. It'll be 2 weeks on Thursday & while I thought I was prepared I wasn't even close. I had no idea how much I'd miss that sweet, dopey old dog.

One day while she was eating breakfast her back legs went out from under her & she never got up again. I lay on the kitchen floor w/her for about 3 hours begging & pleading w/her to stand up. When it became clear she wasn't going to I made the call.

I wish I could say she went peacefully like Kathryn's Scooter but she didn't. It was very traumatic, it was the hardest thing I've ever done & the worst day of my life.

I do take comfort in knowing I did everything I could for her for as long as possible & I didn't let her suffer. But she deserved it. She was the best friend a girl could ask for. She was with me thru college, grad school, marriage, divorce & about a dozen moves up & down the eastern seaboard, but she was always happy as long as she was by my side. I had a bond w/her I never had w/any animal or human. A piece of me is gone with her & I'll never be the same again. I'll be OK, just not the same.
 
Oh no, Laura. I knew just what was coming when I saw the title of your post. I'm so sorry. Cosmo was a special friend who I almost felt I knew. Please accept a warm, sincere hug from me.
 
{{{{{{{Laura}}}}}}. It breaks my heart to read your news. I am so sorry that this had to happen. I really don't have any more to say except that my thoughts are with you.

Lea
 
Oh, Laura, I'm crying for you over here. I'm so sorry. If you need to rant or vent, we're here. Just let us know.

I'm sending huge squeezy hugs.
 
Hugs to you Laura. I have a chow-chow who suffers from hip dysplasia and it has been very difficult to manage every day. She is not getting better; just maintaining. I was able to put her on Rimadyl after changing vets and I think her pain is being eased some. I just wanted to let you know that I am here for you any time. I continually tell myself that I will be relieved for Sheena to pass because of her day to day misery but I know deep inside a part of me is holding on... All I take comfort in is that I gave her a good safe life and she has lived longer than most Chow Chows.

Take care
 
Laura I am so sorry for your loss. We all know how important Cosmo was to you and I sure understand your pain. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Lisa
 
Lauramax,

I am sorry for your pain. I like to think that all of the dogs we have lost are in DOGGY HEAVEN watching over us. She feels no pain. I know she loved you just as much as you loved her. My heart goes out to you.
 
Oh Laura, I am so sorry to hear this. May you be comforted by the knowledge that she was blessed to have had such a wonderful owner and and that you're were blessed with her devotional & companionship through all the ups and downs that you shared. Having gone through it so recently myself, I know you are hurting. Just know that others do share in you loss and wish you some relief from the pain you are experiencing.

Jean
 
Lauramax,

I am quite new here, but I have always enjoyed reading your posts. I am truly sorry to read this one, the loss of a loved one is never easy. Take comfort in knowing that your dear friend is now in a much happier place running freely with no pain.

---Hugs to you---
 
I'm so so sorry! Anybody fortunate enough to share their life with a dog knows how much pain you are feeling. Hugs and prayers for you!
 
I'm so, so sorry. I cried more when my Pearl died than I did for close relatives... she was just such an important part of my life for so many years. She kept popping up in my dreams for months after, and rarely a day goes by that she doesn't pop into my head. In the meantime, we have two new dogs that I'm gladly giving my heart to. Just take it a day at a time, and, maybe one day you'll be ready to give your heart to another pet who'll cherish your love.
 
Oh Laura, I'm so sorry. There's simply no way to prepare for something like this, even though we know it's inevitable. I'm glad you came here for hugs and support. Cosmo was a great dog and you were great to him. He was lucky to have you, too.
 
((((((((LAURA!!!!) Losing your best friend (human or animal alike!) is very hard! I feel for you and know where you are coming from as I've been through with both a dog and a cat in my life. ;( Your post put a lump in my throat and brought tears to my eyes. You will miss Cosmo for years and years to come, no doubt. You will probably always remember the day he left you as well BUT no matter how difficult it seems to deal with right now, IT WILL GET BETTER! IT WILL GET EASIER! Although thoughts of the day Cosmo passed will always sadden you, you will be able to turn it around with the happy memories of all of the joy that he brought to your life!

HTH a bit!
 
There is no way to prepare yourself for this. My Molly died 6 years ago around this time and I still cry. You keep your wonderful memories.
Ellen
 
Laura, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know our pets are our family. My heart goes out to you.


Debbie


Peter: Oh my god, Brian, there's a message in my Alphabits. It says, 'Oooooo.'
Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.
--Family Guy
 
Laura, I am so sorry about Cosmo. It really is like losing a member of your family. You are lucky he was able to be with you for so long and when you really needed him, he was there.

Marcy
 
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