Taken yesterday - 7/5 - as we were in our first vet visit to get his back checked outWe had no choice. This vet was amazing. Talked with us for an hour. We have no clue when he was first hurt. Leaving us with a risk that even with surgery, it may still get bad. Worse. May not ever recover. We could have taken the chance...he gave us ALL pros and cons. We could have tried other methods, but we didn't have it in us to watch him suffer for months when he didn't need to. His bowel and bladder may have never recovered. Catheter for rest of his life. I couldn't do that to him. He would have had zero quality of life. This vet made us realize that we have no reason to be guilty. We gave so much more to him than some people would have. I feel empty inside. Empty. But I know it was right. He knew we loved him. I just know it. Fritz looked at us both. Told us it was ok. He didn't even looked scared anymore.
Taken today on I-94....at a rest stop somewhere between Detroit and Kalamazoo. The last time he sat in the grass with us.
Rest in peace cuddly buddy. I miss you so badly already.
See you on the Rainbow Bridge...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
See you on the Rainbow Bridge...
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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He is waiting at the Bridge, back in perfect health. I am shedding a tear for you all.
Cheryl
I am so sorry about this, and just sick over it. He is so lucky to have been loved so much by you. I'm thinking of you as you heal.
I am so grief stricken from reading this. Please know he is in a much happier place right now. You did the right thing. Hang in there.
I'm so sorry for your loss. as soon as I read this, I picked up Charlotte, my little doxie mix pound pup and gave her a hug. you did the right thing for Fritz... I'm just really sad for you.
You did the right thing for Fritz. He was very lucky to have you as his mom.
My heart is broken over the news. Thank goodness for you taking him in and showing him so much love. Run free sweet Fritz.
10 days of love and happiness and knowing he had a forever home with you vs. where and what he came from? Priceless.
I am sitting here with my babies at my feet, crying sad tears for you and sending happy thoughts to Fritz.
I am very sorry for your loss. I am so glad Fritz had people who loved him and cared for him and did what was best for him no matter what. That, my blog friend, is true love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
~Maggie
I just read this post, praying for some good news, and my heart just broke for y'all. I am so sorry for your loss, but I am so thankful you got the chance to show Fritz all your love and support.
My heart goes out to you as you heal.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I was Real love means making the best choice for someone, even when it might hurt you terribly and it's clear that you really loved Fritz and made the right choice for him.
I know that doesn't make his absence any easier, but I hope it will help to remember that his last days were truly happy ones spent with you and your family. What a blessing you were to him in his time of need.
Sending you love and sympathy from Israel,
Miri
This is heartbreaking. I'm sorry for your loss and sorry you had to make such a painful choice. Fritz was lucky to have had people like you to love him and help make his life better. You did the right thing.
*hugs*
I am so sorry for your loss. This was heartbreaking to read. But, your love has shown through in making such a difficult decision. No words will make this better now. But, with time, great memories of Fritz will outshine this difficult moment. Again, so sorry. Have said a short prayer for both of you.
To know that your love for him is all that he remembers should be a great comfort. My heart broke to read this, but we suffer loss and carry the good memories for the rest of our time. His heart and yours are forever bound.
Give Ike big kisses.
So sorry for your loss. I teared up reading this. You are truly selfless for doing this for him. Pets are truly amazing...especially Doxies :-)
May he rest in peace!
My heart is breaking for you in the loss of Fritz. How lucky he was to have you to help make the best decision for him. I know it was not easy. Thinking of you.
Frankie's Mom,
Barbara Techel
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart's broken and crying as I am reading your post. I'm so glad that Fritz's last 10 days were filled with your love.
My thoughts are with you, Julie
I woke up this morning, praying for you and Fritz. I am so, so very sorry. My heart is breaking for you. Thank you for loving him, for the few sweet moments that you had him. He now knows what love is, and that was because of you.
Praying for you.
Roxanne
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sometimes I like to pretend that my dog is a vampire just so I won't ever have to face the day she dies. She is my everything.
I also know that this is more than likely not the time, but I just happened to see two mini doxies up for adoption on craigslist. They are in NY, if anyone else is interested. Email me, and I'll send you the details.
That is such a hard decision to make and I'm so sorry you had to make it. Your unselfish love for him shows how much you love him. Even though he wasn't with you for long I know he will always be in your heart.
Thank you for loving him and for making the hardest choice of all.
Hugs to you and your family,
Twix and Mom
The Rainbow Bridge poem gets me every time. *tears*
It sounds like you made a very tough, but well thought out decision. I can't imagine the strength it took to put an end to Fritz's suffering. The ultimate act of love.
*hugs*
I have yet posted a comment to any of the blogs but as I sit here & read what happened over the July 4th week-end my heart is breaking & I am crying like a baby. I have lost a dachshund of 10 years & I am so sorry you are going through this. I did not have the opportunity to say good bye as you did so if there is any solace in that I pray you find it. I will definietly keep you & your husband in my prayers & I know Fritz is now playing with my Ginger @ the Rainbow Bridge
What a heart-breaking experience :( You guys showed little Fritz more love and compassion in those short 10 days than he may have ever received in his whole life. It's so heart wrenching to make those kind of decisions, but you did what was best for him. Never ever feel guilty about that. You are both amazing souls for even taking Fritz on. He went to rainbow bridge knowing that he was loved to bits, and that's all he could have ever asked for <3
Thinking of you. It is such a hard decision. You gave Fritz more love in the time you had with him than he had experienced in his whole life.
Hugs,
Darcy, Rudy and Connor
I am sorry to hear the news and can't imagine how you are feeling. Please be strong and know the love you gave Fritz was all that he needed. Hugs from afar!!!
this is heartbreaking. i am so sorry to hear it. rip little buddy.
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