It is a sign from someone..

It looks like Ruff from Dennis the Mennis. 

Did I miss something?  What do you need to do?

Let me guess.  Another dog??? [][]

Joyce

I see a doggy angel! Do you see something sticking out of the dogs head? It looks like a halo. Maybe it's just me?

I guess it is the old friend giving their blessing for you to have a new friend without any hard feelings. And time for the old friend to live in your heart while the new one lives in the crate (at least until it gets the potty rules down)

The last couple of days have been very emotional for me. I have walked these steps before with my fur children who are now in the green pastures of the Rainbow Bridge, yet I find myself second guessing the decision. Is it the right time? Am I doing the right thing? Is she ready to go? Why wont she go on her own? All of this has weighed very heavily on my mind and heart.  I knew the time would come one day that I would have to say good-bye to her and I prayed she would just slip away quietly in her slumber. But that does not look like it is going to happen on her own. I have been mulling this over in my mind for days now.After reading Anne's post about her beloved Dancer. Bawling my eyes out because I know I too have to face this myself and as I am dragging Dylan's old crate outside to clean it up for a foster dog to use. I am asking myself out loud for all to hear (at this point I don't care who hears me crying and talking to myself in my back yard) "Am I doing the right thing? Is it her time? Will she be ok?  I wish I could have a sign that would bring me inner peace knowing this is the right decision to make for her" As I tipped the crate on it's end, I saw this image appear.  Wiping my tear stained cheeks, with blurred vision, I choke back the tears and just stood there looking at this picture on the bottom of my crate pan. I felt an unmistakable calm, and peace filled within me. I now know I must give her back to her creator.We've shared 11yrs wonderful years together since her original owners abandoned her at age 10, in my care. I have learned a lot from her. We've done a lot together. She's brought such joy in my life. I will miss her so immensely. I will be lost without her, because she is such a HUGE part of my daily routine and a part of my life, I will be out of sink until my grief for her subsides within. And when she goes, she will take a big chunk of my heart with her. Now I know she will be all right.    

Oh Angel.  I'm sorry you are faced with this decision, but you seem to have found peace and serenity about it.  Surely it is a tribute to the great care and love you have for your girl that she has lived to be 21. 
 
I cannot remember her name, but I know you've spoken of her.  As I said to Anne, it is never easy and I find myself a bit sadder when we lose the older ones who've been our faithful companions despite what the rest of the world throws at us.
 
My heart goes out to you and your girl.  {{{Hugs}}}

Thank you Tina. Nikki is her name. My old sweety Tzu.
Now I need to make her journey as comfortable as I possibly can. I'll probably do this in the next couple of days. Once I have said my final good-byes and given her all that she wants, all that she desires to make her last days with me comfortable and loving. To let her know how special she is to me and always will be forever in  my heart.


Nikki the only Red Hatter fur baby.

Wow, the dog on the crate pan looks just like Nikki, it's even white! The dog looks like it's happy and surrounded by clouds. I think it's definitely a sign from someone above. I'm so sorry you have to let her go; it's always so hard, but it sounds like you've given her a great life and I'm sure she'll be waiting at the rainbow bridge.

Oh Angel. I'm sorry you are faced with this decision, but you seem to have found peace and serenity about it. Surely it is a tribute to the great care and love you have for your girl that she has lived to be 21.

I cannot remember her name, but I know you've spoken of her. As I said to Anne, it is never easy and I find myself a bit sadder when we lose the older ones who've been our faithful companions despite what the rest of the world throws at us.

My heart goes out to you and your girl. {{{Hugs}}}

 
Forpaws. . .Sharismom took the words right out of my mouth.  It is never an easy decision and it is quite the load we bear but be thankful that you have the ability to help her be at peace. I am glad that you found this sign. . . we all need a little bit of reassurance when making difficult decisions such as this.
 
Wishing you the best right now and hoping you find peace in yrou decision.
 
Hugs. . . .Shelly, Jimmy James and Prudence
  

She looks like a true sweetheart and I know that she will cherish the next few days of being spoiled and pampered.  As much as we'd love them to pass quietly in their sleep (only after many, many years with us, of course), being able to spend some time to say good-bye and spoil the heck out of them, has it's rewards.  We'll all be here for you Angel - hugs to you today and in the days ahead.

That's got to be tough. When my cat, Misty, went into complete kidney failure, it pretty much made the decision for me. But it's tougher, I think, when they seem okay just because their still living but you wonder if any longer is any better. But, IMHO, if it is his time to go, you will see him again at the Bridge. Doggy angels go there, too.
 

Wow, the dog on the crate pan looks just like Nikki, it's even white

  I thought so too. That is why I feel at peace with this even tho my heart breaks thinking of not ever being able to snuggle with her physically or what her coat smells, feels like. And her grooming my legs every night without fail. That is how she got her nick name Licky Nikki.
 
Ron, I hope you are right, because if they don't go to heaven, I don't want to go either.... I want to go where they go..... Be with them for all eternity.

Oh hon....my heart hurts for you.  Anne had mentioned to me that you were facing the loss of one of  yours as well, and I meant to email you.
 
The love you've given this girl for so many years, the fact that she IS 21 years old, wow.......
 
You'll be in my heart and prayers as you face this.

When I first read this post and you were talking about Dilly's old crate, I was startled to think you were talking about him.  But then I looked at the happy dog face in the picture and I could see it was about Licky Nikki.  You have cherished her and made her feel secure and so loved in these 11 years: what a wonderful gift you've given each other.
 
It won't be easy, but it will be gentle and right.  I had my sign, clear as a bell, with our 18 plus year old and it did erase the doubt. 
 
Wishing you strength and comfort and wishing miss Nikki the best, most pampered couple of days any little Shih Tzu could wish for with lots of quality Mommy time.