ramonaghan Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thank you all, for loving my girl and lending support especially over this past 15 months. I can't tell you how grateful I am for this community and the friends we've made here. The care packages, the harness after her amp (which I'd love to pay forward), the advice, sympathy, and virtual happy hours—all of it has meant so much. I am feeling completely bereft and rudderless without her. She was our world; our days revolved around her and her comfort. I'm trying to focus on her life as a whole and not the very end, when she must have been scared and confused. She fought so hard to stay she required a muzzle and a second sedative shot. When she finally settled and got the last shot, the end itself was swift and peaceful. It was just not the experience I had hoped for, and I feel terribly guilty. I know that's normal, but it's just excruciating when we were trying to prevent suffering and get the timing just right. I can't help feeling she wasn't ready, but I don't know that she ever would have been. I know you all have been exactly where I am—some more times than I can fathom—and it helps to know you understand. It's just so damn painful right now and I can't stop crying. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootersMom Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Thank you for sharing Sweep's story. She will surely be missed. Fly with the angels, sweet girl. Godspeed. Quote Miss Noo Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I’m so terribly sorry. Please be kind to yourself. We all second guess ourselves so much but in the end every decision was made with love….she knows that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 (edited) Sometimes they are not ready to go even when their body is failing them. It makes a heartbreaking time even harder if that is possible, but that is when we really have to step up and be the adult. I know exactly how you are feeling, but try not to second guess, you did do the right thing In time, the memories of all the good times will overshadow the sadness (most of it anyway) Damn, now I am crying again! Edited May 28, 2022 by Remolacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Paul who was such a compliant dog, always, fought his euthanasia. He was almost 13, very frail, couldn't stand up to eat and had become incontinent. He would want to go for a walk, but, couldn't do more than cross the street. He was a proud racer for over 4 years. I wanted him to go with dignity, not laying in his own pee. It was hard. I understand your sorrow. Don't second guess yourself; you gave her peace and the ability to be pain free. G-d bless. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 You have always done right by Sweep, always. You could see where her declining health was taking her, but of course she didn't know that. Dogs live in the moment! Her last days were good ones, no crises, and those are the gifts that will help carry you through this difficult time. The first three days are the worst and you will get through them. Please be good to yourselves. No second guessing; rather, focus on the joys and those incredible smiles your beautiful, silly, Cindy Lou Woo girl gave you. Our tears and hearts are with you Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I think it’s natural to question yourself endlessly when you’ve made such a big decision for someone else. All I can say is that you’ve come to that decision after careful consideration about what’s best for Sweep, so whatever you decided could not be wrong. It’s harder because it wasn’t as smooth as you had wanted it be, but as many people say on this forum, better a day too early than a day too late. That bit of resistance she gave just shows what spirit the girl had, and was one of the many reasons why you loved her so. We are sending hugs your way. Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogangles Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 This is heartbreaking. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 Sweep is home. On 5/28/2022 at 3:40 PM, FiveRoooooers said: your beautiful, silly, Cindy Lou Woo girl The vet remarked on her unique Cindy Lou Who foot. Thank you all again; you've been a huge comfort to me. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ramonaghan said: Sweep is home. The vet remarked on her unique Cindy Lou Who foot. Thank you all again; you've been a huge comfort to me. I bought a shadow box for Taylor's footprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Beachbum1 said: I bought a shadow box for Taylor's footprint. I think I will do the same for Sweep's. Thank you. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 My heart sank when I saw her name. I stared at the title several seconds before it finally hit me that it was beautiful Sweep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 How awful when they go. Something that tears you up. I am so sorry Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 A very moving and powerful tribute to a beautiful lady hound. I enjoyed Sweep on here. loved her toofers, and she will never be forgotten. She was captivating and easy to love. Sweep, you will never be forgotten pretty girl. We love you always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okslater Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Such a lovely tribute. She had the best life and such great owners. I'm not gonna lie, the next months are going to be hard. Look after yourselves, and take time to grieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I am so sorry is way too inadequate. I have an almost 13 YO here with a terminal condition and this hit way too close to home. I also had a fighter to the very end and it made things even harder. My heart is broken with and for you and John as you figure out how to navigate your new normal. I wish you much peace. Sweep, beautiful girl, you really need to send your people a sign that all is well. Hugs, Cindy Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Rachel, I am so sorry for your loss of Sweep, a GT favourite 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...
schultzlc Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Sweep. I have enjoyed reading of your adventures with her over the years, and am so honored to have met you all a few years ago. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 What a beautiful girl, and what a beautiful tribute to Sweep. Thank you for sharing her with us. I'm so sorry she's gone. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Just seeing this - many hugs and we'll all remember Sweep here at GT... Quote Jeannine with Lili & Okie, the kitty sisters and Cody grey-girl waiting at the bridge (along with kitties Weenie & Merlin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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