So very sorry for your loss.
Please know that you gave Jules the greatest gift of love you could give, freedom from illness and pain. It's we who are left behind to grieve.
Over the last 15 or so years we have had to say goodbye to Patch, Scrap, Potion, Melody, Bandit, and Mardi. That's life homing seniors. Each time I think I'll not be able to do it again, face their passing again, but it's worse living without a furkid. My comfort comes from know we gave each one the best we could and all our love. In response, they gave us unbelievable devotion, companionship and love I only hoped I gave them.
Take your time, grieve. Don't let anyone tell you he was "only a dog". He was so much more. If you need to talk, come here, we understand, we get it. One day a set of brown eyes will look deep into yours and you'll know it's time.
My deepest condolences.
Rest In Peace Jules
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The thing about Jules was that he never had those eyes. That's what made the decision so difficult. He still wanted treats and hugs. His tail still wagged even though his legs were about to give from under him. He just had such a happy way about it him no matter what. I actually had the appointment scheduled 6 days prior. But out of no where Jules perked up and even played with a toy (I haven't seen him do that in months). So I cancelled it. But then 2 days later he just spent his days laying on the rug doing nothing My husband kept saying how in pain he was but I just thought "well, maybe he's just an old dog. just like an old person can't do some stuff neither can he." To the last minute he wagged his tail at all the nurses and doctors. And I just held his paw and said everything will be okay and his look just told me that he believed me. Honestly the worse moment of my life.
You kept your promise. You relieved him of his pain, taking it on yourself. It was all you had left to give, this final gift of the only thing the veterinarian could do for your sweet boy. I know. We lost a dear Lab in our family a few days before yours. The vet was somewhat incredulous when I asked for an exam, just in case another med or treatment could have bought us Christmas and his next birthday. I had to ask, and both the vet and our dear Lab dutifully complied with the exam of our gentle guy. Our Justice was a gregarious fellow. I would like to think he met your Jules at the Bridge, then escorted him around to meet our old Laylagrove pack. I am sure Justice's sweet mother, Kira, will look after them both. You have my deepest empathy.
Yes, it hurts but I can finally type about him again.
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annkie (01-05-2017)
I'm so sorry for your loss.
annkie (01-05-2017)
I am so sorry for your loss.
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annkie (01-05-2017)
so very sorry. you did the best by him, letting him have peace.
it hurts so very much.
and please dont let anyone tell you "its just a dog", he is so much more than that.
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annkie (01-05-2017)
annkie (01-05-2017)
When I lost my Cracker (he was my Hear Dog), I like many others were you are now. Worst part was empty house, no greeting at the door, no cleanups in the kitchen, no more cleaning nose slobbering off the glass door and that horrible finding of not having to make and give him his meal.
I too could not stand it, yet 16 days later Cracker looked down from the Bridge and said today is the day you will find another to help-not only to help him but to help me.
The wonderful people of this board got me thru the hardest ordeal of my life. Lean on us and we will cry with you, I still do when someone loses their faithful companion like I am know.
It is so very hard after they are gone even if you get another, but the love between you both NEVER ends.
Rest gently Jules and say Hi to my Cracker when you see him running in the beautiful fields across the Bridge.
annkie (01-05-2017)
Heartfelt condolences on your loss...RIP dear Jules...
I am so very sorry. Sending you prayers of comfort and strength.
Godspeed Jules.
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