Will Lose My Best Friend Today

[monik7]

Today I will have to have my best friend Krissi put down. We saw the vet yesterday in a last-ditch attempt to see if there was any way to improve her life. The vet brought up the "quality of life" issue which I've been thinking about for a couple months. She made one change in medication, but after viewing Krissi this morning, I've had to make that ultimate decision. So today at 2:30 PST it will happen and she will be immediately cremated.

I don't know how I'll manage without her. We've been best friends since she was 8 weeks old and she was 2 1/2 when I took early retirement in 2002. We've been together 24/7 since then. She's now 16 years 7 1/2 months. I do have Abby who's 4 1/2 but she's going to be as upset as I will be without Krissi. Krissi's been her surrogate mother since I got Abby at 8 weeks.

I've been through this with many dogs, cats, and a horse in the past, but it never gets any easier. I think I've been closer to Krissi because of all the time we've been together since I stopped working. She's also been my rock of support in trying to deal with my son's murder. I think she knows me better than anyone and I know her in the same way. I'm a Christian and have asked my son Joshua to meet Krissi when she gets to Heaven. I made the same request of him for each of my parents.

Any prayers for Krissi would be greatly appreciated.
Sandi

[mitch5252]

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Sandi, my heart is breaking for you.
I'm so sorry; it is such a difficult thing to do.
Hugs and prayers that you find solace in knowing that Joshua will greet her and show her around.
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[bluepinecones]

Oh Sandi I am so sorry. Healing thoughts for both you and Abby as you go thru this loss.

[grammynmaggie]

Oh I am so sorry.... I know exactly what you are feeling it is horrible and I have no words to describe it or what to do about it because I am still going through the same thing because I just lost my Maggie 5 months ago unexpected cancer got her.... Just this week I adopted a 10 month old long hair Chihuahua mix... she has helped me I did not think I would get another dog so soon because I still cry over Maggie everyday and I think I will for a long time all I can say is just hang in there...

[MandysMom]

I am so sorry for your loss of your little girl. May she rest in peace and may you be comforted by your memories.
Velda

[BirdbyBird]

Krissi will be alright up there hanging out with your son and parents. If a big red golden retriever walks up to her tell her not to be afraid, he knows a lot about leaving folks behind and traveling in houses on wheels. It is you and Abby that I will keep in my thoughts. Making a new normal with pieces of your heart missing...... (((hugs))))

[Liz]

Sandi, I am so sorry to hear about Krissi. What a long happy life she has had with you and Abby. Virtual (((Hugs))). Will give you real hugs when I see you in AZ.

[WickedLady]

So sorry, Sandi, (((hugs)))

[chalet05]

I'm so very sorry, Sandi. My heart hurts for you. Hugs my friend.

[IrishIroamed]

(((hugs))) Sandi - she was such a sweet little girl. Give Abby lots of hugs, because you both with miss her.

[avalen]

Oh so sorry, my heart aches for you. You'll always have the memories

[longdog2]

So sorry Sandi. You and your other dog will have to give each other lots of extra hugs to get through this. I know you are thinking of Krissi first so that she doesn't suffer. She'll be waiting patiently for you down the road.

[Bethers]

(((((((((((( Sandi )))))))))))) my heart goes out to you. It never gets easier. Big hugs and more!

[gingerK]

Oh Sandi I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Krissi will be waiting for you at the bridge. {{{Hugs}}

[mtngal]

So sad to read this Sandi! ((((((hugs))))))