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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMy sweet Emo passed over the Rainbow Bridge yesterday...
He's been struggling with CHF since last year and more than once in the last few months I thought we had reached the end. But in the last couple of weeks, I knew I wouldn't be able to pull him out of his declining health again. His struggle is over and he is at peace. Mr True Blue and I are both devastated to lose him and relieved that he is out of discomfort and done with the struggle.
Thanks for all the kind words of support so many of you have offered. They mean more than you know.
True Blue Texan
Diamond_Dog
(41,327 posts)They are never with us long enough.
lapucelle
(21,210 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(183,164 posts)Grim Chieftain
(2,183 posts)Losing a beloved pet is beyond painful. You're in my thoughts.
CousinIT
(12,818 posts)You did the best you could for him, and he went very loved and not alone. It's all you could do. It's that last act of love when you break your heart so they don't have to suffer anymore.
Tetrachloride
(9,749 posts)Rest in peace, Emo.
sinkingfeeling
(58,155 posts)SheltieLover
(82,159 posts)Healing vibes on the way to your hearts.
malaise
(298,735 posts)I never read one of these posts without remembering my beloved Roots.
debsy
(1,068 posts)mwmisses4289
(4,924 posts)surfered
(14,706 posts)StarryNite
(12,178 posts)R.I.P. sweet Emo.
Figarosmom
(14,125 posts)I know you must have had a wonderful life with Emo and now there is a void. Hang on to the memories of those times and rejoice in them.
Chicagogrl1
(678 posts)FoxNewsSucks
(11,989 posts)It's a terrible thing, and I hope you will be ok
flashman13
(2,602 posts)Solly Mack
(97,336 posts)Sleep peacefully, Emo.
Bluejeans
(163 posts)Sorry to hear the news < hug >
KT2000
(22,248 posts)Peace to you and RIP Emo.
twodogsbarking
(19,574 posts)mountain grammy
(29,288 posts)KPN
(17,554 posts)the circumstances. They bring us so much joy. And we -- my wife and I -- know its even harder watching them suffer. Glad you are now at least able to feel relief.
Danmel
(5,816 posts)It's so hard to say goodbye to our beloved fur babies. I'm sure Emo knew how much you loved him.
MIButterfly
(3,329 posts)I extend to you my condolences on the passing of your precious Emo. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved furbaby. My heart goes out to you and Mr True Blue. I hope that eventually memories of Emo will bring you comfort and peace. Lean on your DU family at this difficult time. We are here for you.
RIP, sweet Emo. You were and are much loved and will never be forgotten.
With sympathy,
MIButterfly
R. P. McMurphy
(866 posts)Laurelin
(978 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss, True Blue Texan. I know how awful that loss is. I'm glad Emo is running free over the rainbow bridge, and I hope you find peace.
magicarpet
(19,519 posts)... but remember you put all in to make him comfortable and happy during his stay here on earth. Many joyful moments were shared by all.
some_of_us_are_sane
(3,784 posts)Maraya1969
(23,606 posts)LoisB
(13,662 posts)True Dough
(27,508 posts)Been through that several times and will do it at least twice more (unless they outlive me and/or my wife). It's never, ever easy.
But the years of joy are worth the heartbreak in the end. That's why we keep doing it.
Take care.
Trueblue Texan
(4,678 posts)I am very touched by your compassion and by so many pet lovers here who really do understand this pain. I can't look at his picture yet, but I know healing will come eventually.... Hubby and I are going to hear a local band playing at the lake this evening, trying to feel better. Thank you for all your kindnesses.
True Blue Texan
LuckyCharms
(23,316 posts)Been through it twice to date, and our current dog will be 15 soon.
It's the hardest thing...my sincere condolences.
Trueblue Texan
(4,678 posts)There are times when you think you're going to be ok, that you can handle it without crumbling, then the sight of something will draw you back into the depth of your loss. I've done grief so many times, I know how this works, but I still am sometimes fooled by the moments of distraction when I think I'll be healed quickly. It just takes as long as it takes and you can relieve it at moments, but it will have its due.
We are going to plant a small flower garden on our boy's grave in the back yard, where he and I shared so many wonderful mornings and evenings. The flowers will remind me he is always with me, even if his body is no longer here.
Skittles
(173,378 posts)I know how hard it is
Grieve not
nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you
I loved you so
twas Heaven here with you
- Isla Paschal Richardson
Dear_Prudence
(1,202 posts)Our pets are so close to us, so we feel the loss deeply. You cared for Emo; now it is time to care for yourself. My deep condolences.
Niagara
(12,321 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss, TrueBlue Texan

thought crime
(1,820 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,678 posts)irisblue
(38,052 posts)JustKay
(192 posts)ProfessorGAC
(77,483 posts)A tough day for every doting pet owner.
At our age, we have had to deal with that many times.
Take care.