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Sunsilver

by Sunsilver on 27 July 2016 - 13:07

Giebel, I am a retired nurse who specialized in palliative care, and saw a lot of people die. When they stop eating or drinking, it's time to go. The body is beginning to shut down, and forcing food or water on them is one of the cruelest things you can do.

I'm glad we were able to help you with this very difficult decision.

giebel

by giebel on 28 July 2016 - 04:07

I want to update all of you. My beloved german shepherd has passed and I am deeply saddened but also grateful to have such a loyal, faithful,intelligent,inquisitive, attuned and fun dog these past 11 years and 10 months. My heart is empty and longing for his presence at my side or a whisper away. I stayed with him all last night next to him on his outdoor bed on the deck and massaged him , soothed him and played music. He couldn't walk , drank a little water and had no desire to eat(not his favorite smoked sardines, treats or liverwurst:)I got a call back from the in home euthanasia vet( she informed me that she could come earliest at noon. As the sun was coming up I knew he was getting ready to leave this earth. He started panting heavily and than his breaths were shorter and quieter. He didn't wimper or cry. His last moments his legs and head trembled and than he was gone.(fortunately his last moments were not long maybe 10 minutes but it felt like a lifetime).Im not sure if It would have been better or not if the vet was able to come earlier. I'm grateful that I got to spend his last moments on earth with him and wish him peace.
For all of you who have lost a dog I wish you peace as well and remembrances of a bond unlike no other between human and dog.

A quote someone told me " The reason I love dogs so much is the only time they broke my heart is when they crossed over to the rainbow bridge".
My sincerest thanks to all of you.
 


Spooks

by Spooks on 28 July 2016 - 09:07

Sorry for your loss, it will leave a big hole in your heart for a while, then you will remember all the good times you had together and you will smile at the memories. It's almost 4 months since we said goodbye to Kira and it's only now I can start sharing pictures of her again. Thoughts are with you...

 

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giebel

by giebel on 29 July 2016 - 05:07

Thanks Spooks for your kind words. The last two days have been tough to say the least. Being with friends and family help to distract my sadness. I work at a school and have been on summer break.Next week I return to work and It will be good to be surrounded and distracted by juvenile ankle biter adolescents(lol). I think I will get involved with my local schutzhund club( Menlo Park)( it will be nice to observe other GSD folks with their Shepherds for now and it was something I always wish I had done with my dog who passed.

Thanks again

Giebel

Spooks

by Spooks on 29 July 2016 - 09:07

It's true... time does heal. We won't be getting another GSD, we already have two Border Collies and that is a good mix for now and it did help while grieving for Kira.

Take care....





 


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