Our little dog just died
She was 11, a small terrier mix and feisty as heck. She used to run like a maniac all over the back yard. Our big dog would just stand and watch.
2 weeks ago started having trouble breathing, but then perked up. A few days ago she was lethargic and bloated. Vet found fluid in her lungs and thought there was a tumor.
She went for a good walk this morning, ate her breakfast and then went downhill fast. We knew we couldn't get her to the animal hospital in time - it's an hour away. So we put her on her favorite blanket and stayed with her till she breathed her last.
I'm sad, but glad for her it went fast. I thought we'd have her for another few weeks, though.
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So true.
Wish it could always be this way!
It is good she didn't suffer too much.
It sounds like she had a good last few hours with the ones she loved the most.
For her, it was a good of death as it could have been.
I am so very sorry.
Glad she was with her family that loved her.
What a gift for her to be with you through her last moments.
There's comfort in that, but it still hurts so much when a beloved pet dies.
and she brought a lot to our lives. I was never a dog person - my father was asthmatic so we never had pets. SO always had pets around and then with 2 kids it was inevitable.
They get under your skin, whether you like it or not. 
And yes, puppies are a PITA. 
great sadness and missing and will again. Bless you for all you did for her.
Am Amazed she was able to go for a walk this morning. Sounds like she knew and went on her own terms
Dogs are the best. This is so hard.
But now she's just gone.
It'll be a while before I stop looking for her. Big dog is confused, too.
I hope you find comfort in the memories she left behind.
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Little terriers sure rule the roost at home, don’t they?
My heart goes out to you.
It sounds like she was comfortable. She was with her loved ones.
Just remember she loved you and your family, and would not have wanted to be with anyone else when her time came to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Cherish the memories. And perhaps you will have the opportunity to give another deserving pupper a great life when the time is right. The sadness of death does not outweigh the joy they bring into our lives. 
I'm so sorry.
You got to be with her to the end, in the comfort of her home. That is the best passing possible.
The passing of our furbabies leaves a big hole on our hearts.
Hugs from a fellow dog lover.
Losing our fur kids is incredibly hard, and their time is short. Give them your heart, and they will return your love many times over.
Thinking of you and your little pupster.
It really does help. I know many of you have experienced similar losses.
We've buried her in the back yard, underneath a tree she and big dog liked to lay under.
My how I do wish dogs had a much longer life expectancy . .
Hubby is worrying that he shouldn't have taken her on the walk. But she wanted to go - tail wagging and happy. I told him the same - she did what she loved best - walked and ate.
We were just going through some pictures and videos. Smiling through the tears.
I'm so sorry! I know how much it hurts.
your little doggie loss, mcar.
It's been a tough day.
RIP mcar's doggie
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I am awful sorry for your loss, though, mcar, and your family's
sweet dreams, little pup, you will be missed
It sounds like she went peacefully in familiar surroundings with the people she loved.
She had a good life and you'll always have her in your happy memories of her. But it sure hurts to lose them, doesn't it...
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over the rainbrow bridge, little one...
You must be heartbroken. I am glad she didn't suffer for long and that you were there to comfort her until the very end.
