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Postby retiredhappy » Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:36 pm

Yesterday my sweet Baxter, my last RVing buddy, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We had been dealing with back problems with pain meds for over a year and he apparently hurt his back and was having problems walking - the time had come. His passing was peaceful and I hold him to the end. Then I had to make the decision to have my little foster, Phoebe, put down as well. She turned out to be a really bad biter; the groomer couldnt even trim her nails and she bit me when I tried to put a muzzle on her. She came from a bad situation with a breeder and I hadn't seen any improvement in four months. She was so scarred that she would never get a home. She would have ended up being dumped in a shelter and her end would have been cruel. My vet and I made the decision to let her go gently. The end of a horribly crappy year for me,, hopefully next year will be better.
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby MandysMom » Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:17 pm

So sorry for your losses. Yes, it's been a tough year, for sure.
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby BirdbyBird » Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:18 pm

(((((hugs))))) not enjoyable decisions but the gentle caring decisions.......
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby Bethers » Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:41 pm

Hugs Karen. These hard decisions hurt.
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby monik7 » Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:01 pm

So sorry Karen. (((((Hugs)))))
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby Cudedog » Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:48 pm

My heart truly goes out to you, Karen. Be consoled that you gave them their BEST life.

I am so very, very sorry. I hope the new year brings new joy.

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Re: Crappy Year

Postby BarbaraRose » Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:11 am

Karen, (((hugs))). That is so heartbreaking! He had a good life with you. And Phoebe knew love for the last 4 months of her life thanks to you! You are a great dog mom! Keep their memories close to your heart!
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby snowball » Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:38 am

oh my so very sorry that you had to make those decisions...treasure the memories
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby Cudedog » Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:57 am

BarbaraRose wrote:Karen, (((hugs))). That is so heartbreaking! He had a good life with you. And Phoebe knew love for the last 4 months of her life thanks to you! You are a great dog mom! Keep their memories close to your heart!


Well said, Barbie, well said.

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Re: Crappy Year

Postby cnq50b » Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:14 pm

So sorry, Karen.
You did the kindest thing for each of them. They are now free from pain.
Sending hugs your way.
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby JudyJB » Sun Dec 11, 2022 3:23 am

Tough decisions, but best to have it done. Sorry.
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Re: Crappy Year

Postby gypsyrose1126 » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:22 am

So sorry to hear about your pets.
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