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Posted : 4/26/2007 11:08:12 PM

I remember the day that you found her and how she blossomed under you care. It seems her day have come to an end, but you gave her the best 6 months she could ask for and in the end you have gotten her love. I hope she has a restful night and I know she will pass to the rainbow bridge with your love in her heart.

Hugs to you and you will be in my thoughts tomorrow.

cindy w.

Posted : 4/26/2007 11:23:41 PM

I am terrible at these things I never seem to find the right words. Just know that I will be thinking of you and Mia tomorrow, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

shari Bishop

Posted : 4/26/2007 11:47:33 PM

Run free Mia[sm=angel.gif]

Melissa Mendoza

Posted : 4/26/2007 11:57:48 PM

I am so deeply sorry. You have given her the best life she's had since being with you and you are giving her the ultimate gift of kindness by helping her across the bridge into a pain free world where one day you will meet again. Im sure she will be playing with my dog Shep, Rest In Peace sweet girl.

ron2

Posted : 4/27/2007 5:50:18 AM

It does hurt her to be touched,her back has started to sway Very badly,it just cant hold up the weight of her body anymore.Her right hip had gotten so bad she wont step on that foot anymore either.Every move she makes is very slow and deliberate like she is being very careful not to hurt anything else.She has also lost quite a bit of weight.She no longer wags her tail and doesnt come looking for pets anymore

17 years is ancient for a Husky. And yes, it hurts like you know what to make that decision. But you make that decision, whichever it is, because it's the right thing to do. Sometimes, the right thing to do is not the easiest path.

JoAnnDe

Posted : 4/27/2007 6:04:20 AM

Christi, Callie said it all (turning me into a blubbering idiot also). I know your pain too, and I know the "who am I to play G-d" feelings. You're doing this out of LOVE - pure unselfish LOVE. Ms Mia will be pain free soon. Run free sweet girl.

snownose

Posted : 4/27/2007 7:45:15 AM

I do remember when you found her, you are such an angel.
It is sad when we have to let go, and I can't imagine dumping a dog after 17 years..........I had a cat for 18 years that I had to put to sleep and I was so upset that I nearly got in an accident on the way home.......
You are doing what is best for her, hanging on would only be selfish.

twelvepaws

Posted : 4/27/2007 8:02:50 AM

Christi, Bless you for taking in wonderful Mia. You know it's time and thank you for giving her a wonderful year. Run, Mia run! Her sweet face has me crying my eyes out. As Callie said, You are a hero.

janobonano

Posted : 4/27/2007 8:33:38 AM

Run free and painlessly, sweet Mia. ((hugs))

MissMandy

Posted : 4/27/2007 9:16:42 AM

You gave this girl such a wonderful life for the few months that she was with you. I completely agree with Callie (who words it so much better than I ever could) in saying that you are a hero. And Mia knows that.

Run free, Sweet Girl. [sm=angel.gif]

nyiceprincess

Posted : 4/27/2007 9:20:28 AM

We say goodbye today at 1:45.I am trying to keep busy and not cry! Shes getting a big egg and cheese omelet with of course bacon bits! I can tell by the look in her eyes that she is ready.She is just plain tired and sore.It will be a relief for her.Not so much for me but I knew this was coming the minute i found her in the yard.
She will get some french fries for lunch.She liked to mooch them from DH just sitting near him with that "look".He was a sucker!
She will have a service after at the pampered pet cemetary.She has a nice memorial stone and some hyacinth flowers ( my favorite!) to plant around her.Every spring new life will bloom all around her.

g33

Posted : 4/27/2007 9:35:58 AM

Tears here after reading Callie's post and all the others. My heart hurts today for several reasons but you were the first on my mind when I logged in here this morning.

You are an angel for taking in this girl and loving her has you have. Clearly God was watching out for Mia and taking care of His precious creation - and you were chosen to do that job! All I can say about the people who left her is that what they have done will catch up with them eventually. Perhaps they will pass along their attitude to their children and wonder about it when they find themselves dumped at a nursing home one day. Folks reap what they sow. We can always hope and stand for their transformation, but either way they will receive a reckoning for what they have done.

Dawn Fry

Posted : 4/27/2007 9:41:32 AM

Oh.... I am so sorry you are going thur this. [sm=sad.gif] It brings back so many memories for me when I had to make that decision a little more than a year ago. If Mia could talk, she would say "Thank You " for putting her out of her pain. You gave her more love in the months that you had her, then I'm sure she's had in her whole life. I will be thinking of you and Mia this afternoon. Take Care...... Rest in Peace, dear Mia, at the Rainbow Bridge. [sm=angel.gif]
Sincerely, Dawn

Xerxes

Posted : 4/27/2007 9:41:44 AM

ORIGINAL: calliecritturs

Who are you to 'end' the life? You are the one who truly loves her. You are the one who cares if she's in pain. You are the one who has the *opportunity* to help her. You are the one who can *help* her. You are the one to *care* about her dignity.

We can't do this for humans. But we can for our 4-footed friends. WE can give them dignity. WE can give them an end to pain. Imagine -- a dog who still 'looks' for someone who had her for so long -- this dog is in too much pain to be touched?

Who are you? You are the one who cares. You are the one she will wait for. You are the one who respected and loved her. You are the one with the gumption to swallow your own feelings and care about hers.

That's who YOU are. You are the hero.

And when Mia is met by all of those WE all have loved, who will she talk about? You. "You know I wasn't with them very long and I surely wasn't with them the 'best' of my life or the 'best' of my years -- but they LOVED me. She mourned me before I was even gone. She **cared** even tho I was old and frail. Some of these humans are truly wonderful. She cared enough to make sure I didn't suffer and hurt ... "

And she will tell ... and she will talk of love. For ... YOU!

Callie, I was able to fight back the tears until I read this. You really have a way of getting to the truth of the matter.

nyice: Callie is right on with her post. You are an amazing person for sharing your love, your home, and your life with these wonderful animals. Your Mia will be waiting for you at the bridge.

Run free Mia, Run Free. There is no such thing as pain where you are going.

Tashmoo5454

Posted : 4/27/2007 9:57:41 AM

You are so wonderful for loving her and taking her in when she needed you. You are doing the only thing you can for her now, and this is also a part of that love that we pet owners must always face. Please take comfort in knowing that you are loving her and helping her again now.

Its time to say goodbye