Need moral support

[Baxter'smybaby]

I knew the day would come--but hoped it would be later. Sadly, we have watched Traveler's physical abilities and health decline. Over the past four months, she has gotten progressively lame, and arthritic, among other things. This has been a tough week for the girl, and it appears that now it is time to let her go.
I have not had to go through this before-have not had to make this choice. Because my sons wanted to be with her at her time, we have waited until this weekend. I am afraid that tomorrow we will have to say goodbye to Traveler.
I'd appreciate it if you could send those infamous chaz vibes her/our way tomorrow. This is going to be very hard for us all.

 

[Fran27]

I'm so sorry

 

[Zoom]

meep! I'm so sorry it's come to this.

((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))

 

[Dekka]

I am so sorry ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))

 

[wcladymacbeth]

Oh Bax I'm so sorry I think we will all miss her... I will definitely be thinking about you all tomorrow. I can only imagine how hard it is.

 

[bubbatd]

I'm so , so sorry !!!! My prayers and candle are for you ......she will go calmly and will be at peace . I've been through this too many times and it's so hard to do , but the best for our loved one . " ......And my friend, when I am old and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight ,do not make heroic efforts to keep me going . I am not having fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently . I shall leave this earth knowing that with my last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands ." ....from a Dog's Plea .

 

[Beanie]

Oh, honey... I'm so sorry. =< ((((HUGS)))))

 

[CharlieDog]

Oh Baxter. I'm so sorry

(((((BIGHUGS)))))

 

[Labyrinth]

I'm so sorry

 

[Maxy24]

I am so, so sorry Baxter, she is such a spirited girl and she has had a long and happy life full of all the things a dog could ever want, so let her go with no regrets, you did right by her. This will be hard, I know, but she'll be free from pain. (((((((HUGS)))))))

 

[Gempress]

I'm so sorry, Bax. (((hugs))) I think it's safe to say that we will all miss Traveler, too. She's such a lovely girl. I think you're making the right decision, even though it's a hard one. ((hugs again))

 

[bubbatd]

I had to look up some old posts about Traveler ......such a grand gal !

 

[Dakotah]

Oh No.... (((HUGS)))
I'm so sorry.

 

[Doberluv]

I'm so very sorry Bax. What a great girl she's been. This is such a painful thing for us humans. But know you're doing the right thing...the unselfish thing to let her go to Rainbow Bridge before she suffers too much. I know how much you'll miss her. My heart goes out to your family at this hard time. (((((HUGS)))))

 

[Pam111]

I'm so sorry

 

[Laurelin]

Oh no.... ((((Hugs)))) For you all and Traveler too.

 

[smkie]

Sending up a mournful howl. you know how i feel about Traveler. GOd speed and may the bridge be full of wagging tails.

 

[Xandra]

So sorry to hear about your dog. You're doing right by her, by putting her wellbeing ahead of your own emotions.

Here's a poem for you guys:

The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this, the last battle, can't be won.



You will be sad I understand,

But don't let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.



We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn't want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.


Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end



And hold me firm and speak to me,

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,

It is a kindness you do to me.


Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.



Don't grieve that it must be you,

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We've been so close,we two, these years,

Don't let your heart hold any tears.




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[JessLough]

I'm so sorry!! ((((hugs))))
At least she will go surrounded by the people who she loves, and who have given her such a great, happy life. You are so very strong for being able to make this decision, as it's a decision that is so hard to make. I will be thinking of you guys tomorrow, she will surely be missed.

 

[tessa_s212]

I'm so very sorry. Its never easy. RIP Traveler.