[Taltarzac725]

Our Sport had a third heart failure last night around 7 P.M. and a fourth one this morning around 8:30 A.M. He came out of both but with a great deal of difficulty and trauma to himself and me. We made the decision to put him to sleep to stop his very troubled breathing and so that he did not have to take any more of the pills he so hated.

R.I.P. Sport

QUOTE=Taltarzac725;856234]



The top picture is by Debra Raskin. The bottom is by Grace who is one of the many Graces who come to Doggie Doo Run Run.

Some more of Ms. Raskin's pictures-- http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/d...lleryid=124718




On a brighter note we hope to find a suitable replacement for our dear almost 12 year old Chihuahua/terrier mix. He was a great friend and my shadow at Doggie Doo Run Run.

He was a rescue from the Sumter County Humane Society. We got him around January 13, 2007.

[graciegirl]

Tal. I know you must be suffering terribly. Please know that I care and many of us care and wish somehow we could help you get through this. You loved Sport and gave him such a good life and he was a true friend and family member who loved you back. I have to believe that whatever God knows will live forever and Sport will be waiting for you on the Rainbow Bridge in the full bloom of his youth and health. Please allow yourself comfort by knowing that you were the main source of happiness and joy to one little fellow who loved you dearly.


Sending prayers and hugs.

[DianeM]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It hurts when we lose our fur babies. You will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Parker]

Taltarzac, I am so sorry about your wonderful friend Sport. I can tell he was a great little guy. And I can tell how much you loved him. So very sad. Many of us have been there too, and our hearts go out to you.

[Golfingnut]

Bless you for giving him a kind home and a peaceful passing. The love between dogs and man is like no other.




Lou

[mixsonci]

My heart goes out to you and your family. I had to put my 16 year old cat to sleep a couple of years ago, he traveled the world with me and it broke my heart, so I know what you are feeling. So sad to lose a treasured part of the family.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Tal. I know you must be suffering terribly. Please know that I care and many of us care and wish somehow we could help you get through this. You loved Sport and gave him such a good life and he was a true friend and family member who loved you back. I have to believe that whatever God knows will live forever and Sport will be waiting for you on the Rainbow Bridge in the full bloom of his youth and health. Please allow yourself comfort by knowing that you were the main source of happiness and joy to one little fellow who loved you dearly.


Sending prayers and hugs.

Thanks everyone. The vets at Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital did a great job of trying to keep Sport with us as long as possible but his heart was not in taking their prescriptions-- he was very tricky about getting the pills down-- nor in not trying to do everything he did when he was still a much younger pooch. He was still trying to assert his dominance with dogs at Doggie Doo Run Run-- by humping them of course-- and running the fence even though they now have barricades in most places.

[Parker]

Spunky, to the last! Gotta love that.

So sorry for your loss. Words alone can't help but time does! My girl turns 12 this month

[MoeVonB61]

so SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....RIP Sport........PLEASE click the following for an animals "last will & testament"....he can never be replaced but there is room in your heart for a rescues trying to dodge enuthanasia!!
http://www.thesquirrelcam.com/wp-con...-testament.jpg

[shcisamax]

So very sorry to hear. I am glad you have the comfort of knowing you were in good hands with Buffalo Ridge. And for sure he knew how much he was loved by you. Although it is terribly difficult now, there will come a time when the pain of remembering will be lessened and you will feel joyful in those memories.

[quirky3]

So very sorry that you lost your dear pet. I hope these words can bring you some comfort.

A Parting Prayer

Dear Lord, please open your gates
and call St. Francis
to come escort this beloved companion
across the Rainbow Bridge.

Assign him to a place of honor,
for he has been a faithful servant
and has always done his best to please me.

Bless the hands that send him to you,
for they are doing so in love and compassion,
freeing him from pain and suffering.

Grant me the strength not to dwell on my loss.
Help me remember the details of his life
with the love he has shown me.
And grant me the courage to honor him
by sharing those memories with others.

Let him remember me as well
and let him know that I will always love him.
And when it's my time to pass over into your paradise,
please allow him to accompany those
who will bring me home.

Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of his companionship
and for the time we've had together.

And thank you, Lord,
for granting me the strength
to give him to you now.

Amen.

[kittygilchrist]

Tal, sad day. Great dog, great person. May you have peace that passes understanding as you remember all the good times.

[graciegirl]

Rainbow Bridge Poem - Petloss.com

[Sable99]

I'm so sorry for you. I know from experience how hard it is to put one of your beloved furbabies down. My thoughts and prayers are with you.