Playing with the Angels... - Page 1

It was a tough past week and weekend....

I had to send my buddy Cody up to play with the angels. I bred that guy 10 years ago, he was a faithful friend and family protector. It was a difficult decision, his mind and attitude were spry and pup like but his poor body was failing him. He had very little use of his back legs. We watched him this past week "scoot" along on his rump, trying like mad to keep up with the kids like he used too and he was losing control of his kidneys and bowels. Saturday we decided that we owed him something more, his dignity. So we spent part of the morning with the kids rolling on him and petting and taking pictures then we helped him up into the car for his last ride. Boy he loved car rides... He hung his head out the whole way. My husband and I held him in our arms as he went. We cried like babies. It was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. So here is to Cody, living on forever in our hearts...

I am so sorry for your loss, these are the only words you can say. They are such good friends. I believe in quality of life.
I am sure he is playing with my Astra also.
Always,
Cee

That has to be one of the most difficult decisions to have to ever make.I am so sorry to hear of your loss.He must of given you and your family some very good fun filled times as most GSD's usually do.I read your post this morning and it brought back some bad memories of a few years ago when I lost 2 of mine in less than a year one of which would of turned 1 a short 4 days later and my 9 yr old.You must be feeling the emtiness that this awfull situation brings with it.He will always be in your hearts ,thats for sure.You have to know that you did the right thing.Most people make there poor sick animals stay around for there own selfishness while you embraced that awfull pain and did what was right for Cody.He probably was gratefull for your decision and must of been happy to have you guys there right till the end.I do feel your pain and can only say,grieve your loss and embrace all the fun filled times in your memories.Good luck to you and your family and I hope this pain filled time passes quickly for you.We will all see our little guys again  one day .

That makes me cry. There's nothing like an old dog face...what a beauty, and I'm so sorry for your loss. 

Our deepest sympathy, we truely feel your loss as we lost our 16 month old GSD Muri to kidney disease in July. We climbed back on 3 weeks after our loss (right or wrong). Our new little GSD brought back our good emotions and dried weeks of tears. Her name is Muri's Bella in his honor.
God Bless all our GSD's they are all angels,
Your handsome Cody is running again and he is always with you,

I am so sorry for your loss. That is such a difficult decision. My thoughts are with you.

You did the right thing his last moments on this level were wonderful and full of joy for him, you are to be commended.

 You have my sympathy as well. Nothing wrong with "crying like a baby" , either. Clearly you and your family loved this guy and made the right decision for him because of that love. 

Feel free to share some more pictures of him. I would love to see them. 

They are memory makers and I love each and every side show in my heart.  Sorry for your loss, RIP.