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AZ8theist

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27. We're getting close to putting Maya down...

Wed Feb 3, 2021, 04:56 PM

Feb 2021

She's a rescue mutt about 14. Her hind legs are shot. She has trouble walking and standing. She's the sweetest dog I ever knew.
I don't know how I'll react when that day comes...

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I had to put my 12 year old Pomeranian down on Monday. He had been poisoned somehow... [View all] Demsrule86 Feb 2021 OP

Sorry MFM008 Feb 2021 #1

Thank you I feel very sad... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #25

Oh my dear, I am so very sorry for what you are going through. FM123 Feb 2021 #2

It is so painful. Thank you. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #3

He was put on antibiotic and red blood cell shots to try to save him and for a while it worked... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #5

Yes, I know that feeling well, of wanting just a little more time. FM123 Feb 2021 #13

Thank you...my pup got better for a while and I will treasure those times forever...I was so aware Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #37

I am so sorry. AirmensMom Feb 2021 #4

Thank you. Everytime I feed the dogs, I just sob...I guess it will get better. I have had dogs all Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #14

I am so sorry! It seems a lot of DUers are losing precious friends. It is not at all tblue37 Feb 2021 #6

I am sorry abut your cat. I know what you mean I have three lovely dogs that I adore, but his little Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #15

I am so very sorry Demsrule86 Skittles Feb 2021 #7

Thank you Skittles that is wonderful quote. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #16

Words are inadequate to both express the grief or console it... Blue Owl Feb 2021 #8

I think that is why I posted today...and I do feel broken. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #18

How awful. I am so sorry for your loss. Wicked Blue Feb 2021 #9

My husband is quarantined. We both had Covid...he is doing alright so far...so he is still with Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #19

Sorry for your loss exboyfil Feb 2021 #10

Thank you...I had expected more years...I think Benjy was my heart dog. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #20

I feel for you. Been there and it is so lonely without them. OregonBlue Feb 2021 #11

It is so lonely...Benjy followed my around and this sounds silly but we had great conversations. no Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #21

My doggies and I have great heartfelt conversations OregonBlue Feb 2021 #100

Many Blessings... AnotherDreamWeaver Feb 2021 #12

Thank you. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #22

I'm so sorry. sdfernando Feb 2021 #17

Thank you... Sophie, Molly and Lily are very sad too. Even the cat seems sad. She was my sister in Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #23

So sorry XanaDUer2 Feb 2021 #24

Thank you, Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #26

We're getting close to putting Maya down... AZ8theist Feb 2021 #27

I am so sorry. Our other dog Lucky whom I adored and cried for weeks, months (still) for had Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #28

It is a heartbreaking process, even knowing it is the right, and only thing to do. Chainfire Feb 2021 #29

That is it...they are members of our family. Benjy just was my dog from the beginning...he looked Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #33

So sorry XanaDUer2 Feb 2021 #30

Thank you...it feels better to let it out...and just cry. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #36

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My dogs are literally everything to both of us, and we would SWBTATTReg Feb 2021 #31

I have never used poison either. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #34

You're right, I can't imagine someone wanting to do harm to these most innocent of animals... SWBTATTReg Feb 2021 #38

Claire is the best... and for some reason the Trump supporter doesn't like me very much so I always Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #82

So sorry to hear this Yonnie3 Feb 2021 #32

I see your post in cooking and baking Yonnie. I wondered if FLFC was a pom... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #35

Unfortunately FLFC has inoperable lung cancer Yonnie3 Feb 2021 #43

I am so sorry, I didn't know. I have spoiled all my dogs...my motto is a dog's life is short, let Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #57

So saddened by your loss SheltieLover Feb 2021 #39

Thank you... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #58

Yw SheltieLover Feb 2021 #76

I am so sorry. Losing an animal is like losing part of yourself. Jakes Progress Feb 2021 #40

sad story. sorry about your loss tiredtoo Feb 2021 #41

I am sorry for your loss too. Does it get better? Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #60

It gets better birdographer Feb 2021 #64

yes it does tiredtoo Feb 2021 #78

I'm so sorry for your loss. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #42

That is a beautiful quote...and so true. I am so sorry about your cats...two so close together... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #67

I know of no greater sadness. I'm so sorry OhNo-Really Feb 2021 #44

Thank you...I am very sad. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #68

I wailed I was is so much pain at losing Bruzer OhNo-Really Feb 2021 #70

My DogGirl has been gone for almost 8 years. TNNurse Feb 2021 #45

Oh... I am so sorry. I am glad you are OK...my dogs love dairy products too...right now... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #69

Benjy was a dog of your heart. Big Blue Marble Feb 2021 #46

That is a lovely way of putting it and so true...Benjy was a dog of my heart. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #77

I am so sorry for your losses. Then Covid. Hope you can carry on with your furry buddies. Take care Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #47

I forced myself to get up and take care of them...probably saved me from a worse version of Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #79

Hang in there. I wish the best, for all of you. Forcing ourselves seems to be necessary now. Evolve Dammit Feb 2021 #90

I am so very sorry. My fur babies are my kids too. onecaliberal Feb 2021 #48

My heart is broken...I miss him so much. I look for him without thinking. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #80

Oh I remember. onecaliberal Feb 2021 #83

So very sorry, Demsrule86 gademocrat7 Feb 2021 #49

I am sorry for your loss Gore1FL Feb 2021 #50

Benjy 🕯️I am so so sorry Dems, irisblue Feb 2021 #51

Thank you Irisblue...I am so unhappy right now...I am taking some comfort in the ones I have left... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #81

I'm so 😢 seta1950 Feb 2021 #52

Thank you ...I am sad too. I miss my pupper. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #91

I am so sorry, Demsrule86. Dem2theMax Feb 2021 #53

I see you understand perfectly...I am grieving and expect it will last a while...the other puppers Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #92

My late wife got our cat Mickey just before she was diagnosed. Ford_Prefect Feb 2021 #54

Yes, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. And I am glad you have a sweet kitty... Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #93

Damn, sucks all the way around lillypaddle Feb 2021 #55

It sucks... I was not ready to lose my little guy...sucky year. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #94

💔😥 Traildogbob Feb 2021 #56

Sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved furry friend. pazzyanne Feb 2021 #59

I hope someday we are reunited...if there is a heaven, I can't imagine such a place without out Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #95

There's no replacing the hole in your heart felicemmp2 Feb 2021 #61

Thank you. Benjy was poisoned somehow and it destroyed his liver in the end. We had a few Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #96

My great aunt had a series of Pomeranians, all female and all named "Fifi" OMGWTF Feb 2021 #62

I'm sorry. You will get thru this. BlueNProud Feb 2021 #63

with deepest sympathy and understanding Cozmo Feb 2021 #65

There is nothing foolish about it. Dogs are family. 11 Bravo Feb 2021 #66

**************I looked and looked... Ancient Roman to modern.... for a poem to explain our love for Karadeniz Feb 2021 #71

I'm SO sorry. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #72

Lady of the ?Beasts, please take Bengy gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace and niyad Feb 2021 #73

I'm so sorry for your loss. MelissaB Feb 2021 #74

You poor thing leighbythesea2 Feb 2021 #75

I'm sorry! My Dad had a G. Shepherd / Collie mix... Buckeye_Democrat Feb 2021 #84

I'm so sorry for your loss. The loss of a pet can be the worst thing ever. Maraya1969 Feb 2021 #85

So very sorry for your loss...we lost our rescue beagle on November 4th. Freedomofspeech Feb 2021 #86

Some perspective. TigressDem Feb 2021 #87

so terribly sorry, peacebuzzard Feb 2021 #88

It's NOT foolish and I'm so sorry. Neema Feb 2021 #89

You described my feelings about my dogs. Duppers Feb 2021 #97

Thanks! My pup has kept me going through this horrible year. Neema Feb 2021 #99

I am so sorry! Duppers Feb 2021 #98

I just saw this post MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #101