Going thru an emotional time

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:42 am

Polly, your update is wonderful news....

now you have some clarity i hope that Rusty improves with mobility etc and that your D settles down.

take care

Mars · Post by **Mars** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:55 am

Well here I am bringing up the rear Polly Wolly!

I am so happy that you received good news today!!!

Love and hugs to you and Rusty,
Mars Bar

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:52 pm

I'm sorry, Polly, we still cry about our boxer. I hope you have many more years w/Rusty.

JoAnn · Post by **JoAnn** » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:16 pm

Polly, I'm so glad you got some good news about your Rusty. Hopefully this will be your answer and you'll be able to enjoy some more time with him. Love JoAnn

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:07 am

I'm sorry that you have to go through this but glad the vet didn't think he is in extreme pain. That would be impossible to take. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Shirley

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:46 pm

Wanted to let you dear folks know that Rusty is no longer with us. We helped him move on peacefully today - his 14 th birthday. This morning his hind legs gave out - he really couldn't stand up for more than a minute, and he fell down the stairs. For the first time in his entire life he refused to eat his "treat", so he let us know that he was ready. We are devastated, of course.

He was a wonderful dog in every way, and he will be missed terribly.

Thanks for your kind words.

Love,

Polly

Gayle · Post by **Gayle** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:53 pm

Polly,
There are no words that help right now.

In memory of your Rusty -----

Here in this house...

I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs 'out there'.

I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed.

I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.

I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat.

I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness, and be allowed to smell all that can reach my nose.

My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.

Here in this house... There will be an effort to communicate with me on my level.

I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand, I can enjoy the warmth of the words.

I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among many.

My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it!

Here in this house... I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.

I will never be used to improve peoples' images of themselves.

I will be loved because I am who I am, not someone's idea of who I should be.

I will never suffer for someone's anger, impatience, or stupidity.

I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all.

If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my teacher for blame.

Here in this house... I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch... knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me.

If I am ill, I will be doctored. If scared, I will be calmed. If sad, I will be cheered.

No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and known to be of value.

I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not cute enough.

My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.

I will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair as dogs.

Here in this house... I will belong. I will be home.

Author Unknown

Gayle

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:26 pm

Polly my heart is broken right now. I wish there were a way to take the pain away.

Here is a poem that was shared with me a while ago that is just awesome:

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'm not lying there.

I walked with you towards 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.

And when the day is over...
I smile and watch you yawning,
And say "Goodnight, God Bless you,
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'll 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

Take care Polly, Nestle and I are with you in our thoughts and prayers

--Joe

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:50 pm

Polly
i am very very sorry to hear that, you will have a heavy heart for a while, it is hard to adjust to them not being there.

I am sure that Penny and Oscar (my babies in doggy heaven) will find Rusty and help him to settle into doggy heaven, i am pretty sure they have linked up with Connies boxer Mickaela

take care
thinking of you

big hugs

wonderwoman · Post by **wonderwoman** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:55 pm

Sorry to hear this. Brings tears to my eyes remembering our little Molly that we lost a year ago.

Take care of yourself so you don't relapse.

JoAnn · Post by **JoAnn** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:19 pm

Oh Polly, I'm so sorry. I had hoped that things were looking up. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have grieved over my dogs as much as I have grieved over family that I have lost. Every dog is so unique and even though we always get another one, they are never "replacements" because none of them can be replaced. May you be comforted in your loss, JoAnn

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:18 pm

Oh, how sad! My heart goes out to you and your family. Our pets become part of the family and will always be missed.

Gloria

Jan · Post by **Jan** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:53 pm

Polly,

My heart goes out to you. I've had to put down 3 dogs in my lifetime and my current "baby" has a heart murmur. I know Rusty is in a much better place and will be waiting for you on the other side.

Jan

Linda in BC · Post by **Linda in BC** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:57 pm

Dear Polly;

I am just now reading this thread and was so saddened to hear of your loss. From your description of Rusty's condition it is clear that you did what needed to be done for him, and I know he is grateful for that. One thing that struck me was that he was able to go swimming just a few days ago. That means that he had a good quality of life and was able to do the things he loved right up until the end. He is a lucky dog for that, and for all the love you have given him, and his special place in your hearts and lives. Ah, but yes, it is the ones left behind, not those who are gone, that must bear the pain of a passing, I know. Rusty is fine now. It is you and yours we think of and extend our love, blessings and concern to. May the pain of your loss be tempered by your fond memories and gratefulness for the time you did have with him.

Linda

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:59 pm

Oh Polly, I am so sorry for your loss, truly I think I've mourned Mickaela more than I've mourned the loss of human family and I hope Rusty is somewhere playing with Penny and Oscar and eating chicken that he's stolen straight off the grill.