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Post by roxhum on Feb 6, 2014 0:16:00 GMT
Yesterday I put down my Cardigan Welsh Corgi Morgan. She was almost 16 1/2 years old. It is a hard decision and it never gets easier. I have three other dogs Galen 12; Toby 10 and Charlie 7. I spent so much energy making this decision. This has been a debate in my head for the last year so I thought I was prepared. I feel kind of blindsided at how emotional I am feeling. She was a very good dog and I miss her. I miss the her of her younger days when she ran and played and was happy. She started her life as a show dog, then she was a mother, and then I got her when she was three. She was a certified Delta Society Pet Partner. She and I were a team that visited the elderly in nursing homes and the dying in Hospice. She listened intently as children read to her at our visits to the library. She watched over the crib of my infant grandson. She had the AKC Good Citizen Certificate. She liked to play in the sprinkler, run in the ocean and boss around her doggie brothers. She loved babies and puppies. She had a good long life... and it was time. The picture was taken two years ago when she was 14 years old. Fairie Glen Morgan October 10, 1997 to February 4, 2014  |
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 6, 2014 0:24:07 GMT
I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope it comforts you to know that you dog died a hero and a champion. She thoroughly lived her live and did lots of things most dogs never get to do. She contributed a lot to several other people, and helped others so she died a hero to all of those people. Including you too  Rest in peace  |
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 6, 2014 0:44:25 GMT
What a beautiful dog.
I am so sorry for your loss, but also glad for the many good years you had together.
Thinking of you.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 6, 2014 0:58:19 GMT
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Post by roxhum on Feb 6, 2014 1:03:37 GMT
Lisamarie, what a lovely post. I never thought of it that way. You made me cry a good cry. Thank you.
Diana and luvsanimals, thank you
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Post by Pammy on Feb 6, 2014 4:52:32 GMT
What a beautiful girl, and such a very good dog. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss, Roxhum. Your Morgan was born when my son Jared was one day old. |
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Post by rdkntriker on Feb 6, 2014 21:19:39 GMT
Hope this helps in your grief
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, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who 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 happy and content, except for one small thing; they each 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. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him 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....
Author unknown...
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Post by roxhum on Feb 7, 2014 4:59:05 GMT
Thank you Santa. I love the story of rainbow bridge.
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Post by Sarah on Feb 7, 2014 7:00:15 GMT
I am very sorry for your loss Roxhum. I know how much we love our animals and how hard making that kind of decision can be. I am sure that she was a wonderful companion, and that you made every choice that you did to further her happiness and comfort. I bet she's still watching over you |
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Post by roxhum on Feb 7, 2014 14:49:59 GMT
Thank you Sarah. It is a hard decision. It has not been the best week, but now that a couple days has passed I know it was the right thing to do. She was so very old and I believe her body was beginning to shut down anyway. She had a good life and was a wonderful companion. I am sad too though because I have her nephew that is 12 and my OCD rescue dog who is 10. Where has the time gone? I will cherish the next few years and more with these wonderful old friends.
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