Its time to say goodbye

I remember very well when you posted about her coming to you.  I wondered how she was.
 
She will always be grateful for the love you gave her and recognizing when she could no longer go on.
 
Run free, Mia.  There's another old lady husky at the Bridge waiting for you.   Her name is Shari and I think you two will make quite a team.  I'll bet she's already found the best snow. [sm=angel.gif]

I am thinking of you...farewell, Mia.  I know you are grateful for these last months of loving care.  

go play with our babies that wait for a new friend (you) to arrive - till we all meet to play and love together - the grass is green & soft, the snow pure, the water clear & cool, and the hunting is best

I'm sitting here crying at work - my heart reaches out to you and Mia.  Run free, little girl.  My little Casey is waiting there with open paws. [sm=angel.gif]

She is gone.I miss her already! She isnt in pain anymore.When it was time to go she couldnt even stand on her own anymore.Run free Mia! Dont chase the cats!

I, too, remember when you first posted about finding her.  She seemed so forlorn, and it broke my heart that someone would abandon a pet when it most needed a human advocate and caretaker.  I remember thinking it was so wonderful that she landed at your door and marveling at the reports you gave those first few days about her small steps of improvement.
 
As Callie so eloquently put it, you are truly Mia's angel and hero - someone who was willing to open her heart and home to her despite her special needs.  Knowing that your time with her would be short and that you'd be facing this heartbreak relatively soon didn't deter you from caring for her.  I'm so grateful that she spent her final months in a loving home and that her final moments included a caring voice and gentle hands, rather than the other alternatives that would have likely befallen her.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you.  Take comfort knowing that you most certainly have a very important guardian angel now, watching over you and all the members of your household. 
 
Run free, Mia.  You were a special, sweet girl. [sm=angel.gif]

Well, she is no longer in pain. You did the right thing for her, as difficult as it may have been. I've been thinking about you all day since I read your post. I know you've had such and emotional day. How are you holding up??

Christi, I am so, so sorry for your loss.  It is never easy to make that compassionate and loving choice, even when it is right.
 
When you posted about your new pittie foster the other day I wanted to ask about Mia.  I clearly remember when you took her in and rescued her from the fate of spending her last days alone and unloved.  You gave her warmth and security and love and in the end showed more caring and compassion than her previous humans had the character to offer.  I'm writing through tears because I know how hard it was.  Our Jesse was 18 and a half and even on the day we helped her leave this world our vet said he wasn't sure her heart would ever stop without our assistance.  But her limbs and her frame just couldn't keep up with that loving heart any longer.
 
Wishing you comfort.
 
Be at peace, sweet Mia.

OK, these posts are making me cry so much I can't even breathe.  I have personally never had to do anything like this because I have only had a kitten and I gave it to a good friend.  The two dogs I have now are my first ''real'' pets.  I am so sorry you had to go through this but Thank You for caring enough to care about Mia's pain instead of your own!  Wait patiently for your Great Mommy Mia!  Play with all the retired pets there and have a great time!

[]my condolences , i'm very sorry.

God speed Mia. 
oxoxoxo
Lori & Willow

Mia is no longer in pain now. You did the right thing, even though it was such a hard decision to make.  Take Care.....

Run free Mia!
What a wonderful mom you had. I know you loved her dearly.
I am sure you so appreciate how she helped you in the end.
Hang in there nyiceprincess!
You are an angel!

I was with you at my desk ... In fact at about 2:13 I hadn't read your post about the time, but suddenly my heart just broke.  I suddenly felt it was little Polly who needed to meet Mia.  Both only knew a few months of real love, but certainly knew it when they felt it. 

My heartfelt condolences go out to you. Run free Mia, and say Hi to my Luke if you see him.