buffie Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Hello everyone I just wanted to post about 'Katie' our wonderful Boxer. She is just over 13 years old and we had her as our 'baby' when we married. In fact we chose her before our wedding and collected her after our honeymoon. Very sadly we are having to say goodbye to her today, it's very emotional and difficult. I have planned to not work. She is so loved but we have to think of her. She was very active just 5 weeks ago and then fell, which she has not recovered from. If any of you have to face this decision, one you never want to make, you will realise it is the deepest form of love. But it does hurt and you always want nature to take its course. Having to make the same decision with our cat 'Otto' this year it feels quite unfair but that experience made me realise how they matter so much more than our feelings. I want to add how wonderful the world is when you share it with animals. Thanks Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thank you for sharing that with us Buffie. Such a hard decision, but definitely the right one. And yes, having animals (especially, for us with our 3 dogs) is one of the most wonderful things. Our thoughts are with you. Sending you lots of hugs and positive thoughts. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Buffie lots of hugs and my thoughts are with you I know how hard it is but ultimately the right decision for your much loved dog.......Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Oh Buffie - big hugs. What a hard decision to make - thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Crooked Chicken here (not logged on). Oh Buffie, such a difficult decision to make, but a kind one. I had to make the decision last year for one of my rabbits. And I'm sure your bond with your dog is much, much stronger. I send you all my love today. It's very sad and your loss will be great, but remember her spirit will always be around you. I only wish we could make this decision for our fellow humans who we also love dearly and who are suffering greatly. Big hug today from me to you. Sue XX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Oh Buffie it is such a hard thing to do but you have to be strong and know we are all thinking of you and Katie and lots of hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Be strong Buffster ...... our dog died suddenly in her sleep last year, aged 10, so not that old really. I know that was bad enough .. and when you have to decide too .. that is even harder in my book, so big mugs of tea and sweet yummy comfort foods to you. Katie will have great fun chasing sticks and running through the green fields in the big blue yonder. She will always be with you .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I don't need to add anything to the above, but take care of yourself and my very sincere sympathy. Looking back you will be so relieved that you made the right decision. Be strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Thanks everyone, this has helped me so much. Mikey has called the vet and as Paul has been treating her, he's off today, and she is comfortable he will visit tomorrow lunchtime. My parents are coming over in the afternoon with their Boxer 'Petra'and we will celebrate her life with a walk. I've cried so much already but I know these tears are healing and I'm not ashamed of emotion. Once again thank you all bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Sorry I'm a little late with this post Buffi, but just wanted to send by cyber hugs to Katie, you and your family. Thinking of you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I'm late too Buffie, sorry, but so sad to read your news It's a tough decision, but the right one, well done for being so brave and accepting what was best for Katie. Love and hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 I'm late as well Buffie but Love and Hugs from here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Buffie Just to send you my deepest sympathy. I completely empathise with you as two weeks ago we had to take the decision to put our 14 year old cairn terrier to sleep. We had also had her since our return from honeymoon 14 year ago, so it was a sad sad decision to make. Many Best wishes, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 My thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family Buffie. We had to go through this with Bartok earlier this year and it is hard. It helped me to know that we had done the right thing for him at the right time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 (edited) Just caught up Buffie, very sorry to hear about your dearest Katie. I shall be thinking of you today, and I hope it helps to know that we all care about you. I know you'll have cried buckets, so the walk with your parents & Petra sounds a really good idea. A really sad day, but so many happy memories to treasure. Lots of love, and best wishes for the strength you'll need, Edited August 5, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Keep strong today Buffie. I know you will be thinking of the good times you shared with Katie - will be thinking of you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Thank you everyone. Such kindness at a dreadful time. Well thursday and friday were awful. We prepared oursleves for friday, as much as you can. We slept downstairs with Katie and the morning dragged until Paul came at 1, I couldn't keep my emotions in check at all for both days. It was so peaceful and Katie just went to sleep with us with her. I was stroking her head and kissing her. A strange calm came and we knew she was pain free and happy. Always in our hearts. Michael called her dads retired breeder on saturday and amazingly Katies cousins daughter, Pandora or Dora, was due pups any day. We didn't need to think twice as this would be a tribute to beautiful katie. The pups were born today all 9 of them. 6 girls for us to choose from. We will visit and choose in a couple of weeks and collect 'Daisie' from wales at the end of september. Katie was/is so precious that the chance of her relative is too much like fate. I think Katie has found us once more. Thank you all again, I'll get back to posting and replying soon. Charlie has decided to go broody again too!!! BXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Good to hear from you and have an update Buffie. The new puppy almost sounds like fate- you're definitely meant to have her. I know it's a really tough time for you right now, but whilst the puppy can never replace gorgeous katie, she will start to fill the horrible empty spaces left by katie. Thinking of you. Love & hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Good news Buffster, as already said .. Daisy will never replace Katie, but it will help fill a void left in the house without your doggy pal. So Nice to have a relative pooch too ..... best wishes to you, and throw Charlie off that nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Katie must have been so comforted with you being there with her Buffie - you sound very positive and good news that you are having a relative of Katie's. Big Squeezes to you all xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison M Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 So pleased for you Buffie. You now have something to look forward to. Isn't Charlie naughty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Thats good news Buffie................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Great new Buffie and keep us posted with a piccie of your new pup in the gallery when you've got her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 so sorry Buffie just read your post as i was an owner of a boxer i so understand, what a terrible decision. we lost our beautiful Bess last March under similar circumstances I have to keep reminding my self of the fantastic times we had.It will take time and you have some fab memories i am sure, that you will be able to think about . big hugs take care thinking of you all x Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Buffie, I was on holiday and missed most of this but just wanted to say how great I thought it was that you gave Katie such a great life and a dignified parting. And how wonderful to have a realted puppy so soon, much love and hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
