He's Gone

[desoto_hia873]

The ultrasound showed quite a large tumour on his spleen and that it was bleeding. His condition this afternoon was worse than this morning. I spent about an hour with him before making the decision and he seemed to go downhill even during that time. He started rolling over on his back - something he doesn't usually do much - and I wondered if he was trying to relieve the pressure of the internal bleeding. The vet had suggested that we could take him home for the night to say goodbye. But he seemed mostly relaxed and I didn't want that to change for the worse.

I didn't want to see him hurt. So I made the decision to let him go before that happened.

I just didn't want him to hurt.

I'm sorry, Linus. I'm sorry I couldn't make it better. You'll always be with me.

Comments

[herself_nyc]

I'm so so sorry.

[that_mireille]

*hugs you* I'm so sorry.

[uisge-beatha.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. But what a wonderful owner you are to put his comfort above your own...so many don't. He was a lucky dog, and you a lucky owner.

[mbangel10.livejournal.com]

::Hugs::

[st_salieri.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: I'm so sorry.

[deathisyourart.livejournal.com]

Linus was very fortunate to have a family that loved him so much. I'm truly sorry for your loss!

[beadattitude.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweetheart. I'm so sorry. I had to do the same for my dog (the day before I graduated from high school) and it still hurts. I'm glad Linus had such a loving mom. ::big hugs::

[elsaf]

I'm so sorry. Hugs.

[killerweasel.livejournal.com]

*hugs tightly*

I'm so sorry.

[styrofoam-guy.livejournal.com]

{{{HUGS}}}

[myfeetshowit.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. I know how difficult it is to lose a pet. Even more so because so many don't understand the grief it causes.

Do take comfort that you were there for him, and he knew he was loved. That isn't a small thing.

[julia-here.livejournal.com]

So sorry; I've spent a lot of time today watching my dogs, who are nine and ten, and thinking of Linus.

Loving a pet is full of rewards, but bears a heavy responsibility; I admire you for facing that responsibility so well.

Julia, blessings on your sore heart tonight

[redeem147.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry. (((hugs)))

[jwaneeta.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, dear one.

[wicked-goddess.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[avilina.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so sorry to hear that. we had to put down the dog I grew up with last year.

[sp23.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. *hugs you*

[flotternz.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I'm crying now...

There's nothing worse than losing a pet, especially one that's been with you for so long.

My heart's breaking for you hun.

*hugs*

[fishsanwitt]

I'm so sorry. ::many gentle hugs::

[sunnyd-lite.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[fenchurche.livejournal.com]

Oh no!! I'm so, so sorry... it's a horrible decision to have to make. But at least he knew you were there for him and that you loved him.

{{{hugs}}}

[bogwitch.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry.

[blond-bear.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry. But I have to say that Linus was very lucky to have someone who cared for him as much as you :) *hugs*

[archbishopm.livejournal.com]

Sucks. Fucking entropy.

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

You did the right thing. It was the horrible painful thing for you but the best thing for Linus. I've been through this situation far too many times but I always try and make myself remember that the only important thing is how will my decision affect my pet. They've had a wonderful life so they deserve a good, clean, pain free death.

::hugs::

[frimfram.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[flurblewig.livejournal.com]

Oh, hon. I'm so sorry. I know how devastating this is, but you did the best thing for him that you could. Far better for him to go with peace and love than pain. ::hugs::

[(Anonymous)]

Aw, hon... I'm sorry. *such big hugs*

[thenyxie.livejournal.com]

Above anon was me.

[fictionfanatic.livejournal.com]

I'm so sad to hear that you've lost Linus.....

HUGS & GOOD WISHES to you and I will be thinking of you.

[agilesreader.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry. *hugs*

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Best wishes to you and yours ::many hugs::

[romanyg.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I am so, so sorry.