Please help me to say goodbye...

[Tammie]

Oh Mona! My heart just breaks for you! I know first hand how terribly difficult letting go of your best friend can be. It has been 5 years now but it seems like only yesterday that I had to say good bye to my best friend and boxer, Rocky. It was terribly difficult as we spent several months trying to figure out why he had these coughing spells which would lead to him choking. Finally, after going to MSU he was diagnosed with a dilated esophagus. Sadly, there is nothing that can be done for this so it soon came to the point where he choked almost every time he ate and sometimes severely. Even though he was healthy in every other aspect and he was the happiest boy you would ever meet. I had to make the very difficult decision to let him go. It tore my whole family up as we loved him so but we know we did everything we could for him and it was time to let him be at peace. I still tear up everytime I think of him but now I just think of all the good times, so they are happy tears!!

I will keep you and Baylee in my prayers. God Speed Baylee, your mom loves you!!! Mona, I hope it won't be long before your tears of sadness turn to happy tears.

Tammie~

 

[anita]

Mona, my heart breaks for you. You gave Baylee the best life. When its time we have to let go.

Thinking of you Mona, bless your heart.

I'll be the next. We have two 14 year old.

Anita

 

[Miniv]

Mona,

Baylee knows......she knows more than you think.

Lay down with her and love on her and just talk. She's been waiting for you to make the right decision and it's okay.....

Bless you,

MA

 

[~Karen~]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

I am so sorry for what you and BAylee are going through. I lost my best friend to a horrible parasite that wouldn't leave her body no matter what the vet did for her. She was only 9 when she crossed. I still think about her often, and that was 13 years ago.

It's never easy saying good bye to a dear friend. {{{HUGS}}} I'll be thinking of you and her.

~Karen

 

[ChrystalPaths]

Oh Mona, it is time, but my heart is just breaking for you. I canbarelys ee to type. I am so sorry but she got almost thru the winter for you. God and all his angels and animals will love her now. My love to you and to Baylee. I'll hug her in my heart one last time.

 

[AppyLover2]

My tears and the lump in my throat would say it all if you could see them. God bless you for loving her enough to make her whole again.

 

[anoki]

Awww Mona....soo sorry it's come to that time....

I think this is the most dreaded part of owning animals...having to make that decision.

(((((hugs)))))

~kathryn

 

[Mona]

Thank you to all of you for your kind words and support in helping Baylee to cross over peacefully, and also in helping me to take the first steps in my grieving process. Yes, I know all too well the pain of losing our beloeved pets. It just never gets any easier, yet we keep getting more, knowing we must again, face this same thing, when their times comes.

KsCowgirl, yes, I(we actually, hubby and myself) went in with her. That is one thing I feel I personally MUST do...it is not an option for me. I feel I always want to be there with my dog, comforting them until they pass...telling them it is OK, and how much we love them, and will miss them, and that they are going to a better place, and to relax, and let go, because when they wake up next, they will be in a far better place.

So again, thank you to all of you for the kind words here, and through emails and PMs. Thanks.

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[RJRMINIS]

My Sympathies Mona. I am glad you and your husband where with her. I get so emotional over things, that the vet and my husband didn't think I should stay, so I didn't, and it is a decision I have regretted. I have been with every animal that we have lost since, although we haven't had to put one down since, thankfully. Again I am soooo sorry for your loss.

 

[crponies]

Sending a big (((((hug)))) your way.

 

[Hosscrazy]

This is the hardest decision we have to make for our furry friends, and it leaves us with an empty hole in our hearts. Keeping you in my thought, my friend... :no:

Liz R.

 

[Russ]

Thinking of you Mona and your husband.......Baylee lives on in your hearts forever....getting to know you through the forum over the years and through your beautiful website. There is no doubt Baylee had the very best home/loving masters and she will watch over your family and horse herd for ever in eternal happiness.

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Take care and I was just thinking of your Boston, Molly the other day....all your dogs are beautiful! Tell Molly hello from me.

 

[lilminiluver]

I've been so fortunate that I haven't had to deal with what you're dealing with....only with one horse, and he laid himself down next to his final resting place...my significant other cried for days after he passed to Rainbow Bridge (the horse was 32 at the time)....but I know when it's time for my border collie, Angel, to cross, I will be holding her tightly no matter what...and that will help her to go....and she will be with my significant other, who will take perfect care of her until I can join them.....

Lots of hugs and prayers....

Hugs....

 

[Robin1]

Mona, I am so sorry. Having just been there last month.

DEAREST FRIEND

I lost my dearest friend today,

No finer could be found.

My love for you is utmost true,

It has no endless bound.

So hard to say,

"Good bye" to you,

Forever, trusting friend,

I'll keep you in my memories,

I promise till the end.

(unknown author)

Robin

 

[Jill]

Mona, it honestly hurts to just read this post. I saw it yesterday but didn't have the heart to look yet. I am so sorry. Baylee's eyes are so soulful and I can see just from pictures that how special she will always be. I wish I knew some way to make this easier for you. No dog lives long enough and nothing has hurt more in my life than loosing dogs. They are family. I will be thinking of you!

PS Bonnie did a reading for me on my parents' dog who passed a couple years ago and I know she was in connection with him and I know we'll see him again and that you and your husband will see Baylee again.

 

[Marnie]

I'm so sorry Mona, I don't know what to say except that my thoughts are with you, I know the pain. It's been 2 1/2 yrs since I lost my Sassy to cancer and I still think of her every single day. I just don't understand why dogs don't have a longer life span, it doesn't seem fair. Hugs to you.

 

[Marnie]

If I Should Grow Frail

If it should be that I grow frail and weak

And pain does keep me from my sleep

Then will you do what must be done

For this - the last battle can't be won

You will be sad I understand

But don't let grief then stay your hand

For on this day, more than the rest

Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn't want me to suffer so

When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end.

And hld me firm and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see

I know in time you will agree

It is a kindness you do to me.

Although me tail it's last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must now be you

Who has to decide this thing to do

We've been so close - we two - these years

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Mona, this is a poem I have framed and by my Sassys picture, it's helped me through some pretty bad days, I cried for you last night when I read your post and I'm crying again, it's just so sad, I know Sassy was my best friend. It's terrible how close people get to there animals but they are so loving and unforgiving, it's so easy to do. Hang in there.

 

[lvponies]

Mona, I am so very sorry!! {{{HUGS}}}

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[Miniequine]

Hi Mona,

((((Hugs))))

~Sandy

 

[qtrrae]

Mona,

I am so sorry,

Hugs and prayers for you as you deal with the loss of your precious Baylee.