Well, that's it. My Kira is gone.

[Kablooie]

She hasn't been able to get outside by herself for the last few days, could barely walk and completely stopped eating so we finally decided it was time.
We had Dr. Robin Holmes, "Gifts of Peace" from Pasadena come out to our house and very gently put her to sleep while she laid in my lap with all the family petting her and using lots of tissues.
We got her 13 years ago from a shelter when she was about 1 so she was 14 years old.
At least we know we gave her a good, long life and she returned the favor back to all of us.

Goodbye, Kira.

[SarasotaDem]

1. Peace NT

[Mr.Bill]

2. What a beautiful pup.

Another is waiting for you at a shelter when you are ready.

[alsame]

3. .....

RIP, sweet Kira.

[Auntie Bush]

4. Goodby Kira! Such a cute dog...never to be forgotten.

[CherokeeDem]

5. So very sorry....

It is so hard to lose them, but may you and your family be comforted by wonderful memories of this beautiful creature.

Peace....

[grantcart]

6. Thanks Kira for all the joy you brought.

When you see Champ let him know we think about him every day.

When I took Champ to the Vets after he hadn't eaten in 3 days (10 years and then got cancer) he couldn't walk so I carried him to the car and left him in the car while I went into find out which entrance they wanted me to come in (didn't want to upset the kids who were there with their puppies), Whenever I took Champ in the car he would move to the driver's seat when I went into the store for a minute and when I came back it looked like he was ready to drive the car. He started doing this when I took him with my youngest daughter to teach her how to drive. He kept waiting for his driving lesson.

This time he was so we he couldn't stand, eat, or play but when I came out he had moved to the front seat and was sitting proud and tall to show me that he was still waiting for his driver's lesson, Dad.

[LibGranny]

7. So sorry for your loss! She was beautiful!

[phylny]

8. I'm so sorry for your loss.

What a beautiful dog, and what a nice life you gave her.

[Curmudgeoness]

9. Your love and caring comes through loud and clear.

I am sorry for your loss. Never easy.

[truebluegreen]

10. ....

[Skittles]

11. so sorry Kablooie

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you.

--by Ilsa Paschal Richardson

[Stinky The Clown]

12. It is such a good thing that you were all able to say goodbye with love and dignity.

Kira is in the sunshine now, in the meadow by The Bridge.

[bench scientist]

13. sorry for your loss Kablooie

[Mnemosyne]

14. ...

[irisblue]

15. what a smile she has.

Find Alex the Handsome in the summerfields, he'll show you the gravy pool and bone bushes. He has ears like yours. I am so sorry for your loss.

[CFLDem]

16. ...

[Granny M]

17. Sorry for your loss, Kablooie.

What a beauty Kira was. Wishing you and your family peace. May you be comforted in your memories of her, and the knowledge that you gave her a wonderful life and a peaceful passing.

[sinkingfeeling]

18. I'm so very sorry for your family's loss of such a loved one.

[frogmarch]

19. Ohhh, I'm so sorry, Kabooie.

What an adorable sweetheart your Kira was. My heart goes out to you.

[virgdem]

20. I am so sorry for your loss...

Kira was a beautiful dog and her spirit will remain with you always. RIP Kira

[CountAllVotes]

21. 14 years of love

...

& a to go w/it.

[CitizenLeft]

22. beautiful Kira

So sorry. All the years of love and happiness... a lucky girl. Bless you and Kira and all your family.

[Phentex]

23. RIP Sweet Kira...

It's so hard to do but you did the right thing.

[CrispyQ]

24. What a lovely pup!

Sorry on the loss of your furry friend.

[Blue Owl]

25. I will gladly shoulder some of your devastation

What a gorgeous, sweet dog -- rest in peace baby

[roody]

26. So sorry.

[Kablooie]

27. Thank you all, if any of you read this again. These comments help.

Today the Fedex man came to the door and asked where the cute little puppy was.

She loved going up to him, and other strangers, wagging her tail.
She then would stand staring up and waited to be petted.
If the stranger petted her she would walk away wagging her tail with a big smile on her face.

I so miss her.

[uppityperson]

28. Aww, what a sweet looking friend. It is just hard, losing a friend like this. Hugs to you, peace to

Kira

[TorchTheWitch]

29. I'm so very sorry

I was wondering how she was doing since you last mentioned that she was coming to the end of her long and happy life with you. Hard to forget such an adorable "half and half" smiling happy face. I'm glad though that you were all there with her to help her on her way. Having the vet come to the house must have been much more comfortable for her, too. I wish more vets would do this.

[Kablooie]

30. Thanks for the comment.

We had her for almost a month since delaying the euthanasia.
She enjoyed many walks since then and her favorite thing became lying next to me on the sofa while I watched TV.
I watched a lot more TV than I normally do just so she could have the time with me.

My daughter summed up the vet experience in a tweet:
"We had her euthanized at home via Gifts of Peace in Pasadena. The doctor was so gracious and made the worst thing in the world a bit easier."

Boy it leaves a hole inside you though.
We've just got to relax and let time do it's healing.