and here I go sobbing for a dog I've never even met just from your descriptions. Sounds like he had a very peaceful transition and I'm happy that you got to be with him til the very end. I still beat myself up for being in the other room when Tarot's time came even though I know he probably planned it that way. Much love to you and Joe
Dogs do tend to hide when they're ready. My mom's dog also hid when it was his time, so it wouldn't surprise me if Tarot did that on purpose. That's also part of the way we could tell Reo was ready to go. Last night, he came in from going outside and he wanted to hide under the table. Dogs can be such proud, noble animals, and they know what causes pain to their humans.
Joe had been holding out hope that the dog would pass on his own. With many animals - hamsters, birds, rabbits, etc. - they hide it up until the very end and then they're just gone. It still hurts, but it spares some of the pain. But we knew this morning it was time, and once we got there, it was very easy. We did everything we could to make it as calm and as little stress as possible.
Maybe I am just in a sad mood, but your entry made me cry. I am sorry for your loss and relate to it. Somebody I know also lost her cat friend of many years a few months ago.
I read this and had to disappear from my office for a bit to compose myself. Reo was an awesome dog with a great personality. I'm truly sorry for your loss. I wish I had gotten to see him again. He will be missed by you and all that knew and loved him.
Reading this made my heart sink a bit. I'm so sorry. Reo sounded so sweet even if I've only seen photos of him and heard about him. *hugs* I heart you guys.
I'm glad I got to meet him. You guys were the best owners he could have had; you invested so much energy in his comfort and well being. Later on down the road you will make another dog very lucky. *hugs*
I'm glad you guys got to meet him, too. For an old man, and one that we'd only had for just shy of six years, he certainly became well-traveled. And he didn't complain about the traveling one bit.
I'm so thankful for the time we got to share with him. It was short, but it was powerful. He touched so many, and I'm proud of the home and love we were able to give to him. I know some day we will have a dog again; it's going to be hard adjusting over the next few weeks. I still see silhouettes of my cat, and he's been gone nearly half a year now.
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That's also part of the way we could tell Reo was ready to go. Last night, he came in from going outside and he wanted to hide under the table. Dogs can be such proud, noble animals, and they know what causes pain to their humans.
Joe had been holding out hope that the dog would pass on his own. With many animals - hamsters, birds, rabbits, etc. - they hide it up until the very end and then they're just gone. It still hurts, but it spares some of the pain. But we knew this morning it was time, and once we got there, it was very easy. We did everything we could to make it as calm and as little stress as possible.
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I'm so thankful for the time we got to share with him. It was short, but it was powerful. He touched so many, and I'm proud of the home and love we were able to give to him. I know some day we will have a dog again; it's going to be hard adjusting over the next few weeks. I still see silhouettes of my cat, and he's been gone nearly half a year now.
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