No picture today. I can't handle looking at pictures of her. She developed bloat yesterday. I had to wrap her in a blanket to get her into her kennel so we could take her to the emergency vet. They wanted to open her abdomen to re-position her stomach. At almost 13 years of age and in declining health, we chose not do. I've never had to make a harder decision in my life. I'm taking some time off of here to figure out what I am going to do now. It was an endless joy to have been her mama for all of these years.
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Even though I rarely comment, I've been coming to your site every day for quite some time. I always loved your pictures of Teddy. She brought so much joy to everybody. I believe you made the right call not to pursue further surgery. I've lost a lot of cats over the years, and although I tried to balance their comfort with extending their life, I've erred too frequently on trying to extend their life. Looking back, on nearly every one of them, I should have let them go sooner.
What terrible pain and sadness you must be feeling. I am comforted by the thought that someday I will be with my kitties again, as you will be with Teddy. In the meantime, we all hold you and Teddy in our hearts.
-- Heidi
with whatever time you need.
Teddy was well loved . And you know she is always near...
We had to put to sleep one of our fur babies in the spring ..
He was with us 16 years .... miss him everyday ...
Much love from TN
Denise
It is the worst decision we have to take and every time we have to our hearts breaks.
Christer.
please read this story by my Uncle Gerald:
http://thelastrobin.blogspot.ca/2009/12/our-dogs-and-cats-alive-again.html
this story has provided great comfort to several of my friends - it's my calling card for when someone loses a beloved pet (family member).
you are going to need a lot of time to get over this and please be gentle to yourself and please allow yourself to grieve. all of your readers loved teddy if that provides any comfort.
sending healing love.
Jan at Rosemary Cottage
Leanne told me about Teddy.... Very sad to hear.
Have been there many times with my own dogs and I feel for you. Me... I never manage to get through without blubbering.
You made the right call. Teddy had many very good years with you and enjoyed some good cuisine in the process.
Best wishes,
Brent
So very sorry about your dear dog. Teddy knew he was loved and wanted; what more could an animal want?
I'm confronted with a similiar situation with my 15 year old kitty. It's an awful situation. On the one hand I know I'm doing the right thing, on the other I'm devastated and going on MAJOR crying jags. This is the hardest thing about animals, they're only part of your life for a short time, then they leave us. I just know my kitties will be waiting for both my husband and I at the Rainbow Bridge. I know your dear dog will be waiting for you and yours.
Prayers to you in the most difficult time.
Mary E. Osborne
San Pedro, CA
Much love to you sweet lady.
1st and 2nd and both the kitties
Oh my gosh! I'm am so very sorry. Teddy didn't look very old. He was such a beautiful friend and I know what a loving member of your family he was. I'm sending lots of hugs from Hawaii.