I love you, Boo Bear

[LoveThatPom]

I am absolutely beside myself with grief, and I am devastated at having to tell you that I lost my beloved Gino, or "Boo Bear" as I liked to call him. He started showing signs of respiratory distress this morning, so my sister and I rushed him to the vet, expecting the worst.

Unfortunately due to his age and his medical problems (the Cushing's disease and diabetes) there was really nothing that could be done. His left lung was showing signs of fliud retention, which is a sign of congestive heart failue. My mom met us at the vet's and we all cuddled and petted and kissed him, but it soon became apparent that putting him to rest would be the best decision.

It was absolutely the most painful thing I have ever had to do, and what makes it worse is knowing that some day soon I was have to accept it, as of right now I am still dancing with denial. The car ride home without him was extremely painful, and sitting here without him near me is awful.

He was my baby, the light of my life... We have arranged to have his ashes returned to us and we will keep him in an urn. He was our baby, he wouldn't want to leave us. As I write this it is still hard for me to accept that he is gone. I thank you all for your support during this extremely painful time.

[retriever crazy]

i'm so sorry!! :( you are in my prayers

[Borzoi mad]

so very sorry my thoughts are with you and I send you hugs and comforting cuddles.

[Doberman's]

I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been in your shoes and it is never easy but it is the kindest thing you can do when our beloved friends become ill like that.

{{{ HUGS }}} to you. We are here for you.

[LoveThatPom]

Thank you all for your kind words, prayers, and wishes- it means so much to me. Your sympathetic ears are greatly appreciated, and I am so thankful that you are all here to support me. <3

[LoveThatPom]

This is a poem that I found that I would like to share on behalf of Gino and everyone else who has lost a pet that they loved dearly.



The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

[MrsRottie]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss :(

Big Hugs to you all, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest In Peace Gino xx

[Yellow Dog]

I am so sorry for your loss. We are all here for you! So sorry!

[dlambertz]

i am so very sorry....

[LoveThatPom]

Your support means so much. I am still having an extremely hard time dealing with my loss, so I probably won't be posting very much for a little bit. Gino was the first and only dog I have ever had, so as I am sure you can all understand, this is very difficult for me. Again, I am so grateful for your kind words, wishes, and prayers. Thank you <3

[iluvdogs]

im really sorry!!!

[Karen]

Im so sorry to hear of your loss. The poem was so moving, I know how you are feeling. Our family dog was put to rest in November, its her birthday on the 12th and i still find it so hard. Boo-Bear will be with you forever.
Were all here for you xXx