My Blog Entry
Sweet Odie's passing
Today has been a very difficult day for Claudia and I. Our dogs and cat are our kids. I made the difficult decision to euthanize our oldest dog this morning. As some of you know, I work for the local Humane Society. I got up around 4am this morning and spent time with our oldest girl, Odie. I loaded her up in the car and drove to work on my day off. I wanted to be the one that she saw last, not some person she didn't know. With trembling hands, I gently gave her the drug that would ease her pain and close her eyes on this world forever. She was ready for it and seemed almost eager to see the other side. She went quicker than any other dog or cat I have had to euthanize. My hands were shaking now and tears streaming down my face as I took off her collar for the last time. We are having her creamated so she can join the others that have passed on before her.
I am making a copper urn to hold her ashes, just like I have done for the others. This has been a very long, hard and sad day for us. We know that she is now pain free and happily romping around with her pals Falina, Riley, Sasha and Grandpaw. It still hurts to have to see them suffer and have an empty void in our lives now.
The house is much quieter today than most days. Our other dogs know that she is gone and that we are sad. They have been trying to cheer us up all day. They sense the void and are trying to distract us from the tears and heartache we feel inside. Connor gravely puts a paw on our leg as if he is conveying his love and sympathy to us.
We miss you Odie, but we know you are now feeling no pain and are having fun with the others.
Blog Barks
I feel so bad for you! our animals are our family and not pets. you did the right thing not letting him suffer, even though it's a hard thing to do. GOD bless you and Odie!!
52 days ago by cam8002
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelly and Dogzilla
52 days ago by Dogzilla
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT HOW BRAVE OF YOU TO BE WITH HER.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
57 days ago by Harlee
We are sorry to hear about Odie's passing! Although it must have been extremely hard on you, I'm sure you being there made the transition much easier for her. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to let us know. With much sympathy, Blaze, Kim, & Bruce
57 days ago by mygrammy
No matter how long we have a pet - it NEVER seems long enough, does it? Letting them humanely go, to be free of pain, when the time comes, is one of the kindest and most selfless acts we can provide to our pets.
We sent one of ours (a kitty, Claudia, 12 y/o) to the bridge, on Wed at 4pm (cancer had come back, very aggressively). Like your experience, thankfully ~ it was a calm and peaceful passage.
Try to focus on all the good times and the loving home she was blessed to enjoy for so many years. (((hugs))) Tina & the AusSiebelts
59 days ago by TinaValant
Gods Gift
I will give to you, for a little while a dog of mine, god said
A friend who will stand beside you and mourn when you are dead.
Do not treat him with harsh words nor lift your hand to hit
Do not leave him in the cold outside do not beat him with your fists
He will stand beside you through the worst...through thick and thin
And through every dark day that may come he will be your faithfull friend
And when the day comes and I call him back to me
And you sit and cry and weep and wish he was still at your knee
Remember he has returned his job on earth is done
He has given you all of his life and the chance to be a good mum.
59 days ago by patricia
imikimi - Customize Your World Our thoughts are with you on this awful day, you as a loving mum took the right decision, and although the hole in your heart you must feel just now seems never closing it will get ease with time...prayers for you all from across the oceans xxx Pat and Tessa UK
59 days ago by patricia
We are sorry to hear about Odie but at least you were with her at the end and she knew you loved her.
59 days ago by SableandChi
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head
As I cradled him in my arms,
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And Oh...his many charms.
Today, there was no gentle nudge,
With an intense "I love you" gaze,
Only a heart that's filled with tears
Remembering our joy-filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a doggy door!"
— Jan Cooper
59 days ago by Akita_Friend
Sorry to hear of your loss. That is one of the toughest descions to make!!
59 days ago by brenpooh
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