treasure the time

[swissgrl]

I got back from my trip Wednesday evening, very excited to see my animals. All the dogs had to get their love from momma of course, my little stinker couldn't stop licking she was so excited.
I had just crawled into bed, and of course all 3 dogs were in the bedroom, always the first night I get home. I hear my little girl whimper, and she does not whimper for any reason. I got up, turned on the light, and she was laying there, already pretty much gone. I yelled for my boyfriend, he ran in and tried to do mouth to mouth, but it was to late. She passed away about 2 hours after I got home. We are not sure what happened, it was so fast, we didn't even have a chance to take her to the vet, 2 minutes tops. We think it might have been a heartattack.

She was 10 or 11 years old, but in her mind about 6, and has been with me through so much, I rescued her from the pound 10 years ago when she had about a half day to live. She was my girl, protecting me from everything, well, she tried. She nipped my ex once when he was yelling at me and got in my face.

I'm so glad I had the 2 hours with her, got to love on her, and I'm very thankful she went fast. I miss her terribly. It just showed me how fast this can happen, we had no warning sign, and have been driving ourselves crazy since, what could we have done, anything we missed? I feel guilty for not having been there the last week, taking her for her walks she so loved, snuggling with her.

Please treasure every minute you have with your animals and loved ones!

[piopico]

So sorry Swissy. But you can be thankful that it was very quick and she didn't suffer...........in fact I bet she had a smile in her heart because you'd just come home. Hugs.

[michellep]

Im so sorry for your loss, that story just breaks my heart. I just have to add my own advise....be careful what you say for it might just be the last words that your loved one hears. My old gelding that I had for 25 years was being a little sh!t one night and wouldnt let me catch him to put his blanket on, so in the heat of anger I said "I just wish you would hurry up and die" well, the next day he did. He had another stroke, this one was bad. I had to call the vet and have him put down. Its been almost 2 years now, and those words will haunt me until I die. Of course I didnt mean what I had said, and nothing could take back those words. Looking back now, he was probably having smaller strokes and was scared & hurting and needed me to be a better owner/friend. So, love them with all your heart & cherish the unconditional love they give back....

[swissgrl]

Michelle, I agree, my boyfriend feels horrible, just the day before, Reba got into the trash, and spread it all over the kitchen floor, he said he yelled at her and told her she was a bad dog, and even gave her a spank on the butt. He is really taking it very hard that he did that. He said he wished he would have had the chance to take that back, and tell her how much he loved her.
I've been walking around and making sure I'm petting every single one of my animals every time I pass it, and give them a kiss.

[pnp4kidz]

I'm so sorry swissie,
I am also glad you got that last few hours to love on her and she was able to relax and be ready for her final sleep with her momma...

[mickeyfan3]

Alright Corinne and Michelle.....you've both got me crying,and I already knew about little Reba yesterday. Glad I was rushed and didn't put mascara on.....

Corinne - she waited for you to come home. I'm sure of that.....she wasn't going to leave you without saying goodbye. You'll see your little girl again.....

[icehorse]

So very sorry Swissy. There has been alot of loss lately:( Hugs..I'm glad you got to say goodbye to your faithful, loving, protective friend. Sounds like you were both very good to each other.

[emjay]

so sorry to hear the news Swissy.
Tell your boyfriend not to be too hard on himself, we people do that quite often when we love something so much.
When I lost Fletcher, all I could think about the same night he died was all the times I had yelled at him. I consumed my thoughts with everytime I yelled, instead of focusing on how much I loved him.
Animals are smart, they know when they are loved. I am glad you got some time before your loss.
Sorry again and cyber hugs to you.