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I haven't posted anything about this because I didn't want it to be true, but I think we are at the end with Bell. She hasn't eaten in 2 days and won't get up except to pee and drink a little water. The meds for her CHF aren't helping at all. She didn't even greet me by the door when I came home from my doctor's appointment this morning. In the three years we have had her she has met me at the door every time I came home, even if it was just coming back from the mailbox. Her eyes are dull, her sparkle is gone. I cannot bear to watch her like this. I know we have to make a decision soon, probably within the next day or two. I didn't realize how hard this was going to be. Even though I know it is the right thing to do-- she isn't enjoying life anymore and we've pretty much exhausted our options-- I still feel like I am betraying a friend. Given her poor condition I would not be surprised if she passed away in her sleep, maybe that would be best.

 

I wanted for her to stay with us long enough to meet our baby in December.

 

I am sorry I am rambling. I am going to miss her so much and I know other greyhound people will understand. I just had to get it out somehow.

 

Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose)

Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you.

"If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man."

- Mark Twain

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Please don't feel that your are betraying her. It's the final gift of love we offer them, and it's because you love her so much that you set her free. I can't even tell you how sad I feel, she went through so much to get to you.She's a very special girl and was lucky to have found you and I bet she knows that. We will keep you and Bell in our prayers

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I'm so sorry. Something I had to keep reminding myself when I made this decision for our old girl Simon is that none of us lives forever. You are making a loving choice for your girl and it is in no way a betrayal. It is only a kindness. I sometimes still have to remind myself of that, but I really believe it. :grouphug as you go though this painful time.

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Oh Melissa I'm so sorry. I remember Miss Bell and her ride up from the hurricane area. You and DH gave her such a wonderful, loving home. I'm sure it's the best she had and she will remember you always until you meet again. I thought I was going to have to make that decision last week. Lee couldn't stand up and the vet asked me what I would do and to start thinking about it if his previous condition was as good as it gets. I can't stand the thought of having to make "the decision" especially by myself. You are a very generous, loving mommy and can and will only do what's best for her. I just want to send hugs to you. You know we are all here if you need anything.

 

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I am crying for you and Bell. I'm so sorry you are both going through this hard time. You will make the right decision for you both.

 

God bless you, precious Bell. You are loved.

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:grouphug:grouphug I am so very sorry, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. :hope:hope:hope:candle

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Sending hugs and prayers for you both.

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You are making a loving choice for your girl and it is in no way a betrayal. It is only a kindness. I sometimes still have to remind myself of that, but I really believe it.

 

So well said......and, I really believe it, too. :grouphug

 

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I am so sorry and I can't begin to imagine the pain of what you are going through. You know your girl, you will know when the time is right.

 

Hugs to you and gentle sritches for Bell.

 

 

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I am so sorry. Having been where you are I understand what a hard decision it is to make. :grouphug Sending prayers & thoughts to you & Bell. :hope

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I can't find the words Melissa to express how sad this makes me. I know you've done everything possible for beautiful Bell and you gave her a home when she needed it most. My heart goes out to you and you and Bell have all the prayers and hugs I have to give. Give her a kiss from me please.

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It is not easy to say goodbye, I am sorry you have to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your pain is our pain please take care.

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Melissa, Sorry about your pain. The way we got threw the last few months of my boys life, I would lay on the bed with him and read to him out loud the bible , we would pray every night for God to give us the strength to make it through this awful time. I would tell him how wonderfull it would be in heaven, and that i would some day be there with him. I could and no that he felt a calm come over us and with out prayer we would have never made it through it. GOD BLESS you Bell you sweet angle. You will be Loved for ever.

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I'm so sorry :cry1 :cry1

 

Sending hugs and strength. :grouphug :grouphug

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Hugs to you and your DH....

 

It is such a difficult decision even when you know it is the correct one.

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