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Raine

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70. You loved her, you didn't fail her

Reply to AZ8theist (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 06:56 PM

Mar 18

she knew you loved her, that's not failing.

R-I-P Peanut

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We had to put my little sweatheart down Saturday night. [View all] AZ8theist Mar 18 OP

My deepest condolences. sinkingfeeling Mar 18 #1

I am so sorry for your loss. BlueKota Mar 18 #2

My deepest sympathies and condolences. AltairIV Mar 18 #3

Dogs are good people Zelda_Orchid Mar 18 #4

The best Dave says Mar 18 #22

Oh AZ8theist, you didn't fail her. You did the best you could with the knowledge you had at the time. femmedem Mar 18 #5

You did not fail her malaise Mar 18 #6

Dear Peanut, cross gently over the Rainbow Bridge FakeNoose Mar 18 #7

Crossing The Rainbow Bridge by Stella Violano George McGovern Mar 18 #8

I LOVE that!! 70sEraVet Mar 18 #10

Oh WOW. What a beautiful painting! Tears beginning ..... Diamond_Dog Mar 18 #26

I, too, deal with guilt over the death of my last dog. 70sEraVet Mar 18 #9

Rest gently Peanut lonely bird Mar 18 #11

I'm so sorry AZ8theist, please be kind to yourself today. JMCKUSICK Mar 18 #12

I'm so sorry mountain grammy Mar 18 #13

My sympathies to you and your clan. Swede Mar 18 #14

I am so so very sorry for your loss. irisblue Mar 18 #15

I am so sorry. LoisB Mar 18 #16

Lady of the Beasts, please take your little Peanut gently home in Your niyad Mar 18 #17

Condolences gademocrat7 Mar 18 #18

I'm so sorry for your loss. You did not fail her. Phoenix61 Mar 18 #19

I am so sorry get the red out Mar 18 #20

Sorry for your loss. Americanme Mar 18 #21

You did the right thing you stopped your friend from hurting but that doesn't stop you from feeling the hurt 2. Botany Mar 18 #23

What a beautiful girl. StarryNite Mar 18 #24

So sorry for your loss. FalloutShelter Mar 18 #25

You did not fail her. kellytore Mar 18 #27

You gave Peanut a loving home for ten years. That counts for everything. Diamond_Dog Mar 18 #28

I'm sorry AZ8theist 😥 Aw Peanut Clouds Passing Mar 18 #29

Deepest condolences on the loss of Peanut. virgdem Mar 18 #30

My profound condolences to you. kairos12 Mar 18 #31

So sorry for your loss, AZ8theist. democrank Mar 18 #32

It is hard saying goodbye to a family member LetMyPeopleVote Mar 18 #33

So sorry about Peanut. But you didn't fail her. Bluepinky Mar 18 #34

Thank you for saying this, Bluepinky EuterpeThelo Mar 18 #76

I love everything about your response. Bluepinky Mar 19 #81

You may not be a "believer" Mme. Defarge Mar 18 #35

My dear AZ8theist, you absolutely, positively did NOT fail your beloved Peanut! First of all, you rescued her! Second, LaMouffette Mar 18 #36

Love this, LM. Thanks for sharing and I hope it brings some comfort to the OP. EuterpeThelo Mar 18 #77

My deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, EuterpeThelo. I had a visit from my mom the same night she passed. LaMouffette Mar 19 #84

Thanks, LM. EuterpeThelo Mar 19 #85

Very sorry for your loss of Peanut. Prairie_Seagull Mar 18 #37

I am so sorry, AZ8theist. My deepest condolences to you and your family. HeartsCanHope Mar 18 #38

Oh no, you didn't fail her... r�is�n_dubh Mar 18 #39

You did not fail her. You took her in and loved her for years and years. I know you are greiving but don't please stop ratchiweenie Mar 18 #40

Such a sweet face PatSeg Mar 18 #41

Peanut was beautiful dog 🐕😍 MustLoveBeagles Mar 18 #42

Dear AZ8theist, You did not fail Peanut Grim Chieftain Mar 18 #43

rest in peace peanut. i am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby az8theist dawn5651 Mar 18 #44

Oh, AZ8theist, the sorrow and overwhelming loss you are feeling is the sure sign that your Peanut had the best and KitFox Mar 18 #45

I am so sorry for you Scubamatt Mar 18 #46

My heart goes out to you. chowder66 Mar 18 #47

Good advice. And same for humans. Dental health affects the rest of the body... CousinIT Mar 18 #48

So sorry for your loss - TBF Mar 18 #49

We've been there! Lulu KC Mar 18 #50

Deepest condolences SheltieLover Mar 18 #51

I'm so sorry. area51 Mar 18 #52

I'm so sorry for your loss of sweet Peanut. My sympathy livetohike Mar 18 #53

Prayers for your broken heart 💔 Ten years of tender loving care gave Peanut her best life so now she can rest in peace Deuxcents Mar 18 #54

I am so sorry cate94 Mar 18 #55

Oh no leftstreet Mar 18 #56

RIP Peanut Figarosmom Mar 18 #57

Please do not blame yourself. Bumbles Mar 18 #58

Please be as gentle with yourself as you would be with a friend in your shoes. pat_k Mar 18 #59

so very sorry peacebuzzard Mar 18 #60

I'm so sorry for your loss doubleplusgood Mar 18 #61

so sorry AZ8theist Skittles Mar 18 #62

I'm So Sorry NEOH Mar 18 #63

I am so sorry, AZ8theist. It wasn't your fault. May the memories of sweet Peanut be a blessing to you. debm55 Mar 18 #64

I'm so very sorry stage left Mar 18 #65

I'm so sorry! redwitch Mar 18 #66

Peanut would not want you to blame yourself and feel guilty senseandsensibility Mar 18 #67

Nothing prepares us for the loss of a loved one. 💧💔 littlemissmartypants Mar 18 #68

I am so sorry for your loss! debsy Mar 18 #69

You loved her, you didn't fail her Raine Mar 18 #70

You couldn't possibly have failed her. Buddyzbuddy Mar 18 #71

I am so sorry for your loss Wicked Blue Mar 18 #72

This was a big help to me the last time we went through this. Abolishinist Mar 18 #73

I spent $4,000 on my Chihuahua's teeth BigmanPigman Mar 18 #74

I'm so sorry, AZ8theist. We are still not over missing our little guy, Buddy. He was the best. summer_in_TX Mar 18 #75

It's normal tp blame yourself in your grief. soldierant Mar 18 #78

You loved that dog, you didn't fail it. Give yourself a break, losing a dog is tough enough. dem4decades Mar 18 #79

I'm sorry you're hurting JoseBalow Mar 19 #80

Very sad Old Crank Mar 19 #82

I'm so sorry for your loss wendyb-NC Mar 19 #83