Today I have to put my best friend to sleep

[WillParkinson]

Misty has been sick for weeks now. The vet had her on a regimen of pills and high protein. It didn't help. We came home the other day to find her laying in the kitchen, unable to get up on her own. She refused food. She could barely walk and even then you had to help her up. I put her in the bedroom on a comforter last night so she'd be near us.

About 1 in the morning she started crying. I lay down on the floor and just held her and stroked her until she calmed down. Now she's breathing heavy but her eyes are glassy.

I know it's time. I've never had to do this before and it hurts so bad. She's been a major part of my life for 15 years and saying goodbye is killing me. I realize that when we mourn we generally do it for ourselves but I can't help but be selfish because I don't want her to leave me.

But I understand it's not for me. It's for her. And that, hopefully, will make it better.

[Heidi]

1. Safe passage, Misty.

And strength to you as you say goodbye, WillBowden. I'll be thinking of you and Misty today. :hug:

[Guava Jelly]

2. :o(

I am sorry..It just sucks..
:hug:

[Connonym]

3. wishing peace for both of you

I'm so sorry you have to make this decision. You know it's the right thing to do but it's so hard. I wish there was a balm I could offer to ease your pain. I'm so sorry.

[lost-in-nj]

4. sorry....

you were both lucky...
her for having someone love her so much...
and you for having Misty love you so much....


:hug:

lost

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. Oh, I'm so sorry

This sounds like exactly what happened with our Simba in July. I assure you you will be doing the most merciful, humane thing for Misty. Unfortunately it will devastate you for some time. Just know that she will be out of pain and at peace and frolicking happily, waiting for you to join her someday. :hug:

[Callalily]

6. This is so

sad, but you know it's the right thing to do. Doesn't make it any easier though. :hug:

[laylah]

7. I am so sorry

:hug:

[Bunny]

8. Oh I'm sorry.

:hug:

[peacefreak]

9. It's a hard thing to do.

Hold her when the time comes. She will know you loved her to very end. I'm so sorry, Will.

[SeattleGirl]

10. Oh God, I was just talking to someone about this, in reference to

my 17 year old cat.

You will be doing the right thing, but I truly understand the pain you are feeling.

:cry: :hug:

[WillParkinson]

63. And I sympathize with yours...

:hug: back to you.

[Perry Logan]

11. The Heaven of Animals

The Heaven of Animals

Here they are. The soft eyes open.
If they have lived in a wood
It is a wood.
If they have lived on plains
It is grass rolling
Under their feet forever.

Having no souls, they have come,
Anyway, beyond their knowing.
Their instincts wholly bloom
And they rise.
The soft eyes open.

To match them, the landscape flowers,
Outdoing, desperately
Outdoing what is required:
The richest wood,
The deepest field.

For some of these,
It could not be the place
It is, without blood.
These hunt, as they have done,
But with claws and teeth grown perfect,

More deadly than they can believe.
They stalk more silently,
And crouch on the limbs of trees,
And their descent
Upon the bright backs of their prey

May take years
In a sovereign floating of joy.
And those that are hunted
Know this as their life,
Their reward: to walk

Under such trees in full knowledge
Of what is in glory above them,
And to feel no fear,
But acceptance, compliance.
Fulfilling themselves without pain

At the cycle’s center,
They tremble, they walk
Under the tree,
They fall, they are torn,
They rise, they walk again.

--James Dickey

[SoCalDem]

12. Damn... I've been there too many times.. Hugs coming your way..

That's the ONLY shitty part of having pets.. We outlive them, and their lives are painfully short, when you consider that we always carry them in our hearts..

Our 30 yr old son still tears up when his beloved Blanca is mentioned.. he still has her collar hanging on a peg in his kitchen..she died 12 years ago.:cry:

:hug"

Hang in there and take comfort in the knowledge that her life was good because you loved her..

[Beausoir]

13. It is so incredibly painful, but you are honoring her by helping her to leave.

It just hurts so much to have to let them go.

[wicket]

15. Well said

:hug:

[wicket]

14. I'm so sorry Will

:( You & Misty are in my thoughts. :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

16. I'm sorry for your pain, WillBowden.

I remember how that feels. :cry:

Today will be one of the most difficult days of your life.

[Sugar Smack]

17. That's the hardest thing in the world to do. I'm so sorry.

:hug: RIP, Misty.

[Beer Snob-50]

18. i am so sorry!

we have had to make this decision ourselves in the past year and it ain't easy

[BobMorr]

19. Peace to you and Misty

Until you meet again:


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....

Author unknown...


Return to the Pet Loss Grief Support Website at Petloss.com

[Maestro]

20. May the passing be quick and painless. She will suffer no more.

I have had to do this twice as an adult. It is never easy and your feelings are normal. My condolences to you.

[BarenakedLady]

21. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[momto3]

22. I am very sorry for your loss.

We had to put our 15 year old black lab to sleep this past summer. She was sick, like Misty. I know we did the best thing for her, even though it was incredibly difficult for us. You will find peace knowing that your beloved Misty is now at peace.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

23. I'm sorry to hear that

All my best

[stuntcat]

24. Misty :loveya:

She's had a wonderful cat life with you. It sounds like you've taken such good care of her and helping her pass quietly is just part of it, any of us with pets have to outlive so many of them. It's sad now but soon you have to remember just the good parts :loveya:

[Inchworm]

25. Sorry you two are going through this

Fifteen years of love.

:hug:

[WillParkinson]

26. This morning at 9 am Misty was put to rest

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words.

[Sheltiemama]

56. My deepest sympathies

I had to put my own Misty to sleep earlier this year. It was the hardest thing I'd ever done, but there comes a point when we can't ask them to fight anymore. She was too good of a girl to ask that of her.

[raccoon]

27. Sorry to hear that. I've had to do that. Sometimes it's the kindest thing we can do for our

friends.

[ironflange]

28. You have my full sympathy

I helped a good friend leave this life last Wednesday. It's never easy. Nicki had a rapid decline, but she was ready to go and I know she would have thanked me. Smartest and wisest cat I ever knew.



Sorry, Will, I don't want to hijack your thread, but thanks for the opportunity to share.

[WillParkinson]

30. Hijack?

Hardly. I prefer bonding.

[Erva]

29. I am really sorry

I wish I could make it better. I'll be thinking good thoughts and sending them your way.

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

31. I am so sorry WillBowden

I lost a 13yo dog last year. It is always hard to do, but you already know that it is the right thing to do. Cherish your memories...

Hugs :hug:

[ThomCat]

32. I'm very sorry. I hope she knows she's loved

and that you're doing what you can to take care of her. :(

Be well.

[SPKrazy]

33. Ah, sorry Will

Misty sounds like a good friend, and you will be a good friend to her now too.
:hug:

[MissMillie]

34. RIP Misty

you'll be missed



(Will, she's going to miss you too)

[flvegan]

35. The kindest thing you can do is often the hardest.

I'm sorry. I know exactly what you're feeling.

Misty is a lucky, lucky girl. 15 years of a good life. Safe passage.

[WillParkinson]

59. I expected it was going to be hard

But seeing her there while the vet tried to comfort her made me break down like few things in my life.

[mike_c]

36. That last ride is the hardest thing we ever do, Will.....

I'm so sorry. You're right though, it is the right thing to do for Misty. :cry:

[Iris]

37. She knows you love her.

[auntAgonist]

38. It's so hard, Will ....

I know how you're feeling. :cry:

RIP Misty. :hug:

aA

[Parche]

39. I Feel Your Pain

5years ago I had to do the same thing with my cat, and I have to tell you , it WAS the hardest thing I have ever had to do, it was for the best, as you have to believe that, but the empty feeling I had for a long time still is around......
16years is a long time
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hi:

[hedgehog]

40. I'm sorry to hear that you had to go through this.

[VenusRising]

41. Peace and strength to you both.

I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. You are companions on this journey, and she will still be with you.

Love and best wishes. :hug::hug::hug:

[bluethruandthru]

42. I'm so sorry!

Of course you're helping her, but it still hurts you. You're a good person.

:hug:

[rubberducky]

43. My heart aches for you.

It is a very hard reality that our beautiful, wonderful , innocent pets do not live as long as we do. The pain will ease and your memories will keep her in your heart forever. petloss.com helped me. but, I will never forget my beautiful doxie. Unfortunatly there is no way around the pain or the tears. Take care and may you and Misty find PEACE. Love never dies.

[Wcross]

44. You have it right Will, it is ALL about your love for her.

I am so sorry for your loss Will, losing a friend like that is never easy. I was able to hold my girl Angel as she passed away this past August. It wasn't easy losing her but the decision to help her go was easy. She was suffering & as her friend it was my obligation to ease her pain.

[vademocrat]

45. My sympathies to you - it is one of the hardest things to do...

I've had to make the decision twice - it really really helps to know that you did all you could and chose to let them go before they suffered too much.

The sharp grief pangs will pass but you will always remember her and she will always be a part of who you are.

[MonkeyFunk]

46. I'm so sorry....

it's one of the hardest things we ever have to do.

But it's the promise we made when we got them - that we'd take care of them and never let them suffer.

Again, I'm very sorry for the pain you're going through.

[Fran Kubelik]

47. I am so sorry

:hug:

You and Misty will be in my thoughts.

[buzzard]

48. Sorry to hear that. n/t

[Arkansas Granny]

49. It's a hard thing to do, but it's the last kind thing you can do for her.

[Eurobabe]

50. Wrapping you in white light

So sorry to hear about your beloved furkid. Bless you for your kindness is helping your angel reach the other side. I know it is crushing. :grouphug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. My dear WillBowden...

My deepest condolences...

It was a very hard thing you did today, but the most loving final gesture you could possibly make...

As you said, it's for her. It will ultimately make it better for you...

I hope this little poem will help:

I explained to St. Peter,

I'd rather stay here,

Outside the Pearly Gate.

I won't be a nuisance,

I won't even bark,

I'll be very patient and wait.

I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone,

No matter how long you may be.

I'd miss you so much, if I went in alone,

It wouldn't be heaven for me.


:hug:

[Chovexani]

52. I'm so sorry

It's so hard to lose a companion like that (I don't like to call them pets, because they really aren't). She will be in a better place, free of all the pain and hurt...that is the best thing to cling to when your heart is hurting so badly.

You and Misty are both in my thoughts. :hug:

[Frosty1]

53. Rainbow Bridge

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....

Author unknown...

:hug: :cry: :cry: :hug:

[Coyote_Bandit]

54. .

:hug:

[racaulk]

55. Wishing a swift and painless passage for Misty.

And I'm wishing the best for you too, Will. I'm sorry that you're losing your companion. :hug:

[mitchum]

57. My thoughts are with you and everyone who knows and loves Misty

My brother, I faced the same thing last year and it was the most wrenching decision I have ever had to make. But things will get better. Honestly.

peace,
mitchum

[FloridaJudy]

58. {{{{{WillBowden}}}}}

You're right. It's time. When life becomes more agony than joy, it's time to move on.

I don't know where we go when we die, but when my time comes, I want to be where my dog goes. It must be a wonderful place, filled with love and good smells and crunchy treats.

:hug:

[fizzgig]

60. i am so sorry, will

misty knows you love her

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

61. Oh dear.

Maybe a hug will help?

:hug:

[Jeanette in FL]

62. I am so sorry for your loss

It is one of the hardest things to do in this life.

In time, you will be able to remember the funny antics of Misty and it will bring a smile to your face and laughter in your heart.

I am so sorry.

[NewWaveChick1981]

64. I am so, so sorry...

:hug: :pals: I know that pain all too well. :hug: My sympathies to you and your family.