Rest in Peace: Maxie

[Liberalynn]

It was with a heavy heart I made the decision to euthanize Maxie today at 1:00 p.m. Her longtime vet examined her and said the end was very near and that if it were his dog he would do the loving thing and make the decision to euthanize so she wouldn't have to suffer anymore.

He said I took excellent and loving care of her for twelve years and it was time to take that one last loving step.

I know without a doubt it was the right call to make, but I miss her so much already.

Thank you for all who have been here to offer support through her last couple of weeks.

It helped me and her.

She was my best friend, my lady bear, and she will always be in my heart.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I'm sorry.

[hamsterjill]

2. I'm so sorry.

It's hard to lose a family member. I wish you peace and comfort.

[Xyzse]

3. I am so sorry to hear that.

[Worried senior]

4. We've had to make the decision

several times in the past and it is always the hardest thing we have to do.

So very sorry for your loss.

[Loryn]

5. So sorry for your loss.

[frogmarch]

6. My heart goes out to you, Liberalynn.

I'm so very sorry your sweet friend Maxie is gone.

[warrior1]

7. Rest in peace baby dog

[Joe Shlabotnik]

8. So sorry,

The gift of mercy is the toughest to give. I'm sure you did the right thing.

[livetohike]

9. My sympathy on the loss of Maxie. I hope that all the good memories you have

of Maxie's life will help ease the sadness.

[irisblue]

10. I am so sorry.

Maxie knows you loved her for always.

[westerebus]

11. Maxie is not suffering.

You have a good vet and a kind heart.

She was loved, she is loved, and that's all that matters.

[BrotherIvan]

12. She will never leave you

Your love for her will last always. I wish you the very best.

[Corgigal]

13. my lady bear...

cries...

sorry

[fizzgig]

14. rest easy, sweet girl

for you

[nirvana555]

15. I'm so sorry to hear about your little one. N/T

[libodem]

16. So very sorry for your loss

Our creatures are like our family. You'll meet again on the other side.

[onestepforward]

17. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Wishing you much comfort. I know it's tough. Maxie was a very fortunate dog to have someone who loved and cared for her so much.

[orleans]

18. with a heavy heart i offer my sympathy to you

I Stood by Your Bed Last Night

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying...you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"It's me, I haven't left you...I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I am not lying there.
I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key,
I gently put my paw on you. I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we will stand, side-by-side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

-Author Unknown

and

Pawprints Left By You
You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you,
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend
. . . a loving soul I'll never forget.
It will take time to heal -
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
the pawprints left by you.

-Teri Harrison

both poems at:
http://dogsympathycards.blogspot.com/p/dog-poems-and-quotes.html

[Liberalynn]

22. Thank you so much for sharing these.

[magical thyme]

19. RIP Maxie...

I am so sorry for your loss. You gave Maxie a wonderful life and she knows that. And in the end you gave the most love that anybody can give...you took on her suffering so she wouldn't have to. :hugs:

Peace and love to you, Liberalynn. Your heart will ease over time and you'll be left with wonderful memories. :hugs:

[LWolf]

20. I'm so sorry.

[CherokeeDem]

21. I'm so sorry for your loss....

May your memories of Maxie bring you peace.

[Liberalynn]

23. Thank you everyone for your words of comfort.

They help and mean a great deal to me.