[Susan G]

Last Friday I attended the TOTV luncheon at Crispers. As destiny would have it, Barefoot showed up and I moved to her table and struck up a conversation with her regarding my 17 year old cocker, Midnight. I asked Bare if she knew of any vets that would come to my home when it was time for Midnight to be put to rest.

She recommended Dr. Angel Smith, DVM of Healthy Pet The Mobile Vet (352-470-9537). I contacted Dr. Smith a few days later and she examined both of my dogs on Wednesday at my home. Midnight was diagnosed with canine lymphoma in Nov 2013 and it was an aggressive cancer. Wed. evening, he struggled, so I contacted Dr. Smith by email and got a callback early this morning. A few hours later, she was at my house and put my tired boy to eternal sleep while my neighbor (tainsley) and I comforted him. It was quick and peaceful and Dr. Smith and her vet tech, Dana, transported him to the crematorium afterwards.

My fellow TOTV'ers I share this with you for two reasons: (1) Many in our TOTV community will face the same dillema one day and it is best to be prepared with a plan. (2) Midnight was rescued at the age of 11 1/2 years old from the SPCA in New Orleans...so please consider adopting a senior pup. I'm sure there are MANY deserving animals to be had as our friends and neighbors in TV pass on.

I feel confident recommending Dr. Angel Smith, DVM to anyone needing either mobile/at your home vet service or for that special time when it is time to let go.... Peace, Susan

[Happinow]

Awe, thanks for posting this valuable info at such a difficult time. I'm sure you will help many others.

[Trayderjoe]

I'll add my thanks for the post and please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend.

[Bonanza]

Susan . . . I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy and I hope you feel some comfort in knowing you did the right thing. It is never right or fair to let our pets suffer.

They are all special and all different. As the days pass, I know you will remember the joy and happiness you received from Midnight.

[2BNTV]

Susan:

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved pet. I know it is a difficult thing to do, but you must have known in your heart it was the right time.

[blue72]

Sorry for your loss. Very Very tough stuff.

[CFrance]

Susan, I am glad you met Bare a this difficult time. She is a great lover of animals and is a wealth of information about the vet facilities around the area.

I am so sorry you lost Midnight but so grateful you gave an older pet a home. It takes a special person to do that, knowing your time with him might be short. Blessings to you.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Susan G

Last Friday I attended the TOTV luncheon at Crispers. As destiny would have it, Barefoot showed up and I moved to her table and struck up a conversation with her regarding my 17 year old cocker, Midnight. I asked Bare if she knew of any vets that would come to my home when it was time for Midnight to be put to rest.

She recommended Dr. Angel Smith, DVM of Healthy Pet The Mobile Vet (352-470-9537). I contacted Dr. Smith a few days later and she examined both of my dogs on Wednesday at my home. Midnight was diagnosed with canine lymphoma in Nov 2013 and it was an aggressive cancer. Wed. evening, he struggled, so I contacted Dr. Smith by email and got a callback early this morning. A few hours later, she was at my house and put my tired boy to eternal sleep while my neighbor (tainsley) and I comforted him. It was quick and peaceful and Dr. Smith and her vet tech, Dana, transported him to the crematorium afterwards.

My fellow TOTV'ers I share this with you for two reasons: (1) Many in our TOTV community will face the same dillema one day and it is best to be prepared with a plan. (2) Midnight was rescued at the age of 11 1/2 years old from the SPCA in New Orleans...so please consider adopting a senior pup. I'm sure there are MANY deserving anaimals to be had as our friends and neighbors in TV pass on.

I feel confident recommending Dr. Angel Smith, DVM to anyone needing either mobile/at your home vet service or for that special time when it is time to let go.... Peace, Susan

Susan,


Barefoot and Tainsley bring peace and comfort in their wake and they truly love animals and are loved by many people here.


I send my comfort to you and my sympathy and understand your sorrow.


Your dog was so fortunate to have many years with you and you were fortunate to have him.


Feel this hug.


So very sorry.


Gracie

[Love2cruise]

It is so heart wrenching to loose a pet after so many years together. After we lost our 18 year old Bichon we said never again. We lasted 6 months until we rescued Rascal, who has stolen our hearts. Midnight will be waiting for you with open paws at the Rainbow Bridge.

So sorry for your loss, but thank you for sharing the information.

[Cisco Kid]

Originally Posted by Susan G

Last Friday I attended the TOTV luncheon at Crispers. As destiny would have it, Barefoot showed up and I moved to her table and struck up a conversation with her regarding my 17 year old cocker, Midnight. I asked Bare if she knew of any vets that would come to my home when it was time for Midnight to be put to rest.

She recommended Dr. Angel Smith, DVM of Healthy Pet The Mobile Vet (352-470-9537). I contacted Dr. Smith a few days later and she examined both of my dogs on Wednesday at my home. Midnight was diagnosed with canine lymphoma in Nov 2013 and it was an aggressive cancer. Wed. evening, he struggled, so I contacted Dr. Smith by email and got a callback early this morning. A few hours later, she was at my house and put my tired boy to eternal sleep while my neighbor (tainsley) and I comforted him. It was quick and peaceful and Dr. Smith and her vet tech, Dana, transported him to the crematorium afterwards.

My fellow TOTV'ers I share this with you for two reasons: (1) Many in our TOTV community will face the same dillema one day and it is best to be prepared with a plan. (2) Midnight was rescued at the age of 11 1/2 years old from the SPCA in New Orleans...so please consider adopting a senior pup. I'm sure there are MANY deserving anaimals to be had as our friends and neighbors in TV pass on.

I feel confident recommending Dr. Angel Smith, DVM to anyone needing either mobile/at your home vet service or for that special time when it is time to let go.... Peace, Susan

Susan
I am so sorry for your loss.
I know you are going through heartbreak and sadness.
But you deserve PAWsitive praise for rescuing an senior puppy.
Midnight was one lucky dog to have you for a mommy.

[elizabeth52]

I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the love you received from Midnight. And thank you for loving that senior pup.

[tainsley]

Midnight was so lucky to have been found and so loved by Susan just as Susan was so lucky to have been loved by her buddy. Each day that passes will become easier for you my friend. You heart will be happy again!

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Susan. you did a lovely thing giving Midnight the best years of life in your loving home. Seniors are so wonderful. I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my greyhound to lymphoma just a few short weeks ago so I feel your pain very acutely. I am sending you a special hug. Perhaps Midnight is playing with my Bravo at the Bridge, waiting for us both. Know that everyone who has loved a dog shares your pain and holds you in their prayers. I am glad you got to talk to Bare and could share this important info with the rest of us. Thank you and be strong through this difficult time. I'm holding you in my heart as you struggle through this.

[Susan G]

Originally Posted by lovsthosebigdogs

Susan. you did a lovely thing giving Midnight the best years of life in your loving home. Seniors are so wonderful. I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my greyhound to lymphoma just a few short weeks ago so I feel your pain very acutely. I am sending you a special hug. Perhaps Midnight is playing with my Bravo at the Bridge, waiting for us both. Know that everyone who has loved a dog shares your pain and holds you in their prayers. I am glad you got to talk to Bare and could share this important info with the rest of us. Thank you and be strong through this difficult time. I'm holding you in my heart as you struggle through this.

Thanks to all of you on TOTV for the heartfelt posts. It was a tough day.

I found this poem on one of the rescue sites....it pretty much sums up the day I saw Midnight, skinny, matted and shivering in a shelter kennel after being "given up" by his family at age 11 1/2 :

One by one they pass my cage,
A little old dog, arthritic with age.
Way past his prime, can't run and can't play.
They shake their heads slowly and go on their way.

I once had a home. I once had a bed.
A place that was warm, and where I was fed.
Now my muzzle is gray, and my eyes slowly fail.
Who wants a dog so old and frail?

My family decided I didn't belong,
I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.
Whatever excuse they made up in their head,
Can't justify how they left me for dead.

When I had come to the end of my rope,
You looked at my face and I finally had hope.
You saw throught the gray, and the legs bent with age.
And felt I still had life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed,
And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.
We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low,
You love me so dearly, you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another,
But you outshine them all with a love so much stronger.
And I promise to return all the love I can give,
To you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week, or for years,
We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.
And when the time comes that God deems I must leave,
I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new,
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you.
And thenI will brag to all who will hear,
Of the person who made my last days so dear.

Author Unknown

[Trayderjoe]

Originally Posted by Susan G

Thanks to all of you on TOTV for the heartfelt posts. It was a tough day.

I found this poem on one of the rescue sites....it pretty much sums up the day I saw Midnight, skinny, matted and shivering in a shelter kennel after being "given up" by his family at age 11 1/2 :

One by one they pass my cage,
A little old dog, arthritic with age.
Way past his prime, can't run and can't play.
They shake their heads slowly and go on their way.

I once had a home. I once had a bed.
A place that was warm, and where I was fed.
Now my muzzle is gray, and my eyes slowly fail.
Who wants a dog so old and frail?

My family decided I didn't belong,
I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.
Whatever excuse they made up in their head,
Can't justify how they left me for dead.

When I had come to the end of my rope,
You looked at my face and I finally had hope.
You saw throught the gray, and the legs bent with age.
And felt I still had life beyond this cage.

You took me home, gave me food and a bed,
And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.
We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low,
You love me so dearly, you want me to know.

I may have lived most of my life with another,
But you outshine them all with a love so much stronger.
And I promise to return all the love I can give,
To you, my dear person, as long as I live.

I may be with you for a week, or for years,
We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.
And when the time comes that God deems I must leave,
I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.

And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new,
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you.
And thenI will brag to all who will hear,
Of the person who made my last days so dear.

Author Unknown

Just had to bring tears to my eyes, didn't you? Thanks for this poem as well.