tra708 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 i left a post several days ago asking how people got through losing a dog. well now it has happened. abby was 13 and had cancer and we knew from our last vet visit (ultrasound) that it had spread to her liver and she was also in danger of internal bleeding. yesterday we were with her all day. friends came over, she played frisbee, she ate grilled lamb chops and steak and treats, and went for a great ride in the car to the beach, where we shared a beautiful sunset walk. then, late last night, she got up on our bed, and we noticed a new lump on her abdomen. we knew it was filling with blood, that she was starting to feel distress, and that it was definitely time to go. there was no question about it. the emergency vet was phenomenal. abby passed away quietly and peacefully on her fluffy bed, with us lying on it with her. i thank everyone for their suggestions on how to cope with this loss for the first time. i can't even really wrap my mind around it yet. i've posted her video on here before, so apologies if you've seen it already....but if i know people are watching it, maybe it would help me get through this day. love to all who are going through the same thing. tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Tracy - I'm so very very sorry for you loss of Abby! Hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am so sorry, she was obviously a very special dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 What a beautiful video, I am so sorry for your loss, she loved life and is running free now, without pain. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 hi again....sorry this is sort of a repeat of my earlier post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 There are times when I sit and stare at all the pictures of my hounds on the walls of my house, and there are many, and reflect on those that are gone from my life. I miss them all terribly in a special way for each. But I am comforted by the fact that each and every one was able to live out their lives here with us, where they were well cared for and most importantly of all, loved. Pain is the price we pay for love and its a pain well worth baring when you know that it was for something so precious. For as many hounds that I keep in their own special place in my heart, there is an infinite amount of room for more. Those that have gone before have taught me well how to love better the ones that come after. Hearts heal and sadness changes to profoundly cherished memories that make a heart happy. It will come with time........ I watched the video of Abby again and it makes me smile that she was so obviously well loved. Her happiness showed throughout the pictures and made my heart laugh. I hope your heart heals well with that extra space for more. L. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 A very difficult loss, I am so sorry. And bless you for helping her when it was time. Abby, God speed pretty girl, run with all of the Angels pain free, knowing how very much you are loved and will be missed. You are in good company little girl, please continue to watch over those who love you. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am so very sorry. As difficult as it is for you, she is now pain free. You gave her the best years and in the end, you made the right decision for her. It will be a difficult journey for you, but these people on Greytalk are wonderful and there's a lot of us to help you through. Godspeed Abby - run free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Abby. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gingergrey Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 ABBY was a very special girl full of personality! What a great video-you will have great memories! So sorry for your loss. Hang in there. Abby will help get you through this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 What a beautiful Video, what a well loved dog. I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NHgreys Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thank you for sharing her video - she was obviously a very special pup! Run free Abby...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzq Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I'm so sorry! Thanks for sharing that awesome video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Run Free Sweet Abby...enjoy the warm Sun, the calming breezes and run with the other houndies that have been waiting for you Greg Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cully Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Run free sweet baby girl. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 What a greyt video. Abby was a very special girl who was loved a lot. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 You will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss, she was obviously very well loved, and no matter how long they have with us, it's never enough, never. Godspeed Abby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Tracey and Ellen, I'm so sorry. I told Flippy today that Abby was an angel and watching over her now. Run with the Angels, Abby. Hugs to both of you. Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'm sorry you lost such a sweet girl. Run free Abby, run free... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 There are times when I sit and stare at all the pictures of my hounds on the walls of my house, and there are many, and reflect on those that are gone from my life. I miss them all terribly in a special way for each. But I am comforted by the fact that each and every one was able to live out their lives here with us, where they were well cared for and most importantly of all, loved. Pain is the price we pay for love and its a pain well worth baring when you know that it was for something so precious. For as many hounds that I keep in their own special place in my heart, there is an infinite amount of room for more. Those that have gone before have taught me well how to love better the ones that come after. Hearts heal and sadness changes to profoundly cherished memories that make a heart happy. It will come with time........ I watched the video of Abby again and it makes me smile that she was so obviously well loved. Her happiness showed throughout the pictures and made my heart laugh. I hope your heart heals well with that extra space for more. L. thank you for that. it really helps. we do have much room in our hearts for another. as well as some really nice, but now empty, dog beds. i can't bear the thought of putting them away. thanks again, tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 ss Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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