A final day.

opus · 10-25-2011, 07:03 PM

So, here we are. Today my little cowboy's hip went and he couldn't get up. I managed to get it under him, but it went again a little while later, and again this evening. So here we are, the place I knew was coming, but tried to pretend was not.
I've called my vet, spoken with him, and we have an appointment for 7:30 tomorrow evening. Andrew and I are planning a big dinner for our boy, no doubt cheese will be involved- how could it not!? and a lamb's heart from Superquinn, and perhaps some whipped cream, a perpetual favourite.
I am broken-hearted and can't stop crying, no matter how much I try compartmentalise it all. I know all dogs must die, but dammit, it just hurts so much to let this special little man go. He's asleep now, dreaming of who knows what, and tomorrow we will be with him every step of the way until he is gone. I honestly do not think I will ever get another dog as long as I live and none could replace this little floppy-eared chap. My thanks to you all, and my best wishes to you also. Long may you enjoy your hounds as I have enjoyed and loved Opus, 15 years of unrelenting and unconditional love.
Arlene

Boomer's Mom · 10-25-2011, 07:11 PM

I am so very sorry you have to make such a heart-rending decision to let Mr. Opus go.

All of you will be on my mind tomorrow.

Go in peace, Opus, and know there will be lots of friends waiting for you, and I bet the buffet will have lots of cheese and whipped cream.

newton'sdad · 10-25-2011, 07:45 PM

My condolences. Ya'll will be in thoughts and prayers tomorrow.

henry'smum · 10-25-2011, 08:40 PM

Im so so sorry. A little piece of your heart will always belong to Opus and as hard as it will be for you both, you are doing the best for you boy and he will always be there watching over you im sure. If you need us just drop us a message.
Thinking of you all
Victoria and Henry

Annie714 · 10-25-2011, 09:17 PM

Squeezing Annie a little tighter and saying a prayer for you and Opus.

AmyB · 10-25-2011, 10:09 PM

Thinking of you.. I know how hard this is.

dreamons · 10-25-2011, 10:48 PM

May God Bless and comfort you all.

Kimberly · 10-25-2011, 10:49 PM

Bless sweet Opus. So very sorry. I know first hand how this feels having lost my boy in May. It hurts, but you're doing the right thing. To let one linger and suffer because of our selfishness is unkind as you obviously know. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

sadeyes2 · 10-26-2011, 05:39 AM

Please know that you will be in my prayers today. So So sorry about your little friend, but what a wonderful life you gave him. God bless xxx

eclairs mom · 10-26-2011, 08:19 AM

I am soooo sorry. Loosing your soul pup is the worst thing in the world. You made the right decision for your boy, the pain will almost go away and the memories will always remain with you for your lifetime.

Never say never again, noone will ever replace him, but others need your love and attention in the future.

10-25-2011, 07:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
opus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 125	A final day. So, here we are. Today my little cowboy's hip went and he couldn't get up. I managed to get it under him, but it went again a little while later, and again this evening. So here we are, the place I knew was coming, but tried to pretend was not. I've called my vet, spoken with him, and we have an appointment for 7:30 tomorrow evening. Andrew and I are planning a big dinner for our boy, no doubt cheese will be involved- how could it not!? and a lamb's heart from Superquinn, and perhaps some whipped cream, a perpetual favourite. I am broken-hearted and can't stop crying, no matter how much I try compartmentalise it all. I know all dogs must die, but dammit, it just hurts so much to let this special little man go. He's asleep now, dreaming of who knows what, and tomorrow we will be with him every step of the way until he is gone. I honestly do not think I will ever get another dog as long as I live and none could replace this little floppy-eared chap. My thanks to you all, and my best wishes to you also. Long may you enjoy your hounds as I have enjoyed and loved Opus, 15 years of unrelenting and unconditional love. Arlene __________________ Arlene and Opus

10-25-2011, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	I am so very sorry you have to make such a heart-rending decision to let Mr. Opus go. All of you will be on my mind tomorrow. Go in peace, Opus, and know there will be lots of friends waiting for you, and I bet the buffet will have lots of cheese and whipped cream. __________________ Boomer: Born 4/18/2010 Biscuit: Rescued 1/26/12, approx. 2 yo Chez Basset: Come for the kibble, stay for the belly rubs.

10-25-2011, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Squeezing Annie a little tighter and saying a prayer for you and Opus. __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

10-25-2011, 10:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	Thinking of you.. I know how hard this is. __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

10-26-2011, 05:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
sadeyes2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: glasgow Posts: 589	Please know that you will be in my prayers today. So So sorry about your little friend, but what a wonderful life you gave him. God bless xxx Last edited by sadeyes2; 10-26-2011 at 05:45 AM.

10-25-2011, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
newton'sdad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Windsor, Va Posts: 125	My condolences. Ya'll will be in thoughts and prayers tomorrow.

10-25-2011, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	Im so so sorry. A little piece of your heart will always belong to Opus and as hard as it will be for you both, you are doing the best for you boy and he will always be there watching over you im sure. If you need us just drop us a message. Thinking of you all Victoria and Henry

10-25-2011, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
dreamons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Laughlin,NV Posts: 458	May God Bless and comfort you all.

10-25-2011, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kimberly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alaska Posts: 408	Bless sweet Opus. So very sorry. I know first hand how this feels having lost my boy in May. It hurts, but you're doing the right thing. To let one linger and suffer because of our selfishness is unkind as you obviously know. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

10-26-2011, 08:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
eclairs mom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Suburb of Chicago Posts: 411	I am soooo sorry. Loosing your soul pup is the worst thing in the world. You made the right decision for your boy, the pain will almost go away and the memories will always remain with you for your lifetime. Never say never again, noone will ever replace him, but others need your love and attention in the future.

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