Too late for phinpower....

citcat · Post by **citcat** » January 28, 2008 1:16 pm

I was going to ask for some big phinpower for my doggie, Trixie, this past week but she died before I could do it. She has not been herself for 2-3 months and this past week got so much worse. She had Cushing's disease for years but had practically no symptoms. Then this past week she couldn't keep food or water down....we took her to the vet's Thursday and by Saturday morning, she was gone. Gary and I are devastated. I know some would say she was "just a dog", but she was part of our family. She was an inside dog and rotten. She had a good life, all her 8 years. It is so quiet and lonely at home. There's no one to greet us when we come home (and no one to go get the paper at night). She also warmed up our bed, so now I'm cold.
I sure hope there are dogs in Heaven, because she deserved it.
Everybody in town knew her. The cat is even going around the house looking for her.
Sorry if I brought some of you down, but I needed to share. My heart sure hurts.

cocotel · Post by **cocotel** » January 28, 2008 1:18 pm

Sorry for your loss (((((((((citcat)))))))))))

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » January 28, 2008 1:20 pm

Awwww. I'm sorry citcat. We at BN know that dogs are "just dogs." We get it. Trixie was a good girl and I know how much you'll miss her.

(((((citcat and phamily)))))

MacPhin · Post by **MacPhin** » January 28, 2008 1:27 pm

(((citcat))) we here at bn love our pets so we understand how you feel and what you're going through, a major loss. don't forget that you're cat is probably mourning also. try to give the cat some extra pats and perhaps that will help you with your sense of loss.

trixie is having fun with all of the bn members pets over at rainbow bridge.

sunseeker · Post by **sunseeker** » January 28, 2008 1:31 pm

((( citcat))) I can't even imagine life with out my doggie maverick....you are in my thoughts...

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » January 28, 2008 1:33 pm

i'm sorry. Hugs to you.

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » January 28, 2008 1:36 pm

Sorry about your loss. If it helps, I could come over and bark a lot, even go get the paper for you, but the "warming-up-the-bed" part might get me in trouble.

pair8head · Post by **pair8head** » January 28, 2008 1:40 pm

(((((Citcat & Family)))))

I really don't have the words to make it all better, I don't think they exist.
All I can offer is my prayers.

freaky4tiki · Post by **freaky4tiki** » January 28, 2008 1:40 pm

awww Citcat, I'm so sorry. dogs (and pets in general) offer us so much companionship and comfort. losing one is so hard... ((((citcat))))

citcat · Post by **citcat** » January 28, 2008 1:45 pm

popcornjack wrote:Sorry about your loss. If it helps, I could come over and bark a lot, even go get the paper for you, but the "warming-up-the-bed" part might get me in trouble.

Gary's met you...you never know, he might like it !

KIDDING !

THanks guys !

bufitonmybmw · Post by **bufitonmybmw** » January 28, 2008 2:07 pm

Aw, (((citcat)))! So sorry to hear about Trixie....

My life is dogs- literally. I have a dog-sitting company. Several of my clients have passed away during the 4 years I've been doing this & it hurts even when they pass. I dread the day when my Jake (a weimaraner) is no longer with us...

carey24 · Post by **carey24** » January 28, 2008 2:08 pm

So sorry!! My baby is only just a year old, but everyday I thank God I have him. My heart will be torn out when he goes.

Here's my theory of dogs in heaven: everyone's heaven must be different...some like warm weather, others cold. Some like dogs, some like cats, etc. Some like the beach, others like mountains, you get my point.

Well my dad and grandmother are both there, I know, because they were wonderful, caring, genuinely good people. Both of them loved dogs more than humans (yes, probably even more than my sister and I lol). Dogs are with them in heaven. They have to be. My dad and Gram would be miserable if they weren't. So trust me, as long as my theory is right, Trixie is up there getting spoiled rotten by my Gram and my dad is running around playing and rolling around on the ground with her all the time.

Hang in there. Maybe one day another furry friend will catch your eye and might make life just a little more bearable.

conched · Post by **conched** » January 28, 2008 2:14 pm

~~Sail on, Trixie!

I'm so sorry for you losing your precious doggie. (((citcat and family)))

Post by **SMLCHNG** » January 28, 2008 2:22 pm

I'm sooooo sorry, (((((((Linda)))))))

I hope Trixie and my Sasha are having a great time together.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » January 28, 2008 3:08 pm

((((((CITCAT))))) sorry hun

docandjeanie · Post by **docandjeanie** » January 28, 2008 3:17 pm

Sorry for your loss
(((Citcat and family)))

My mom's dog is 17 now and not in the best shape, I dread it when I call her, I know she will be devasted, as well.

mikemck · Post by **mikemck** » January 28, 2008 3:25 pm

Very sorry to hear this. We just lost our dog, Cricket, last June after eighteen years so I know how you feel.

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » January 28, 2008 3:30 pm

((((((((((((((((Citcat)))))))))))))))) sorry for your loss!!!!

Sail on Trixie!

Post by **SMLCHNG** » January 28, 2008 3:32 pm

A friend just sent me this email..

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust,
and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of "just a dog", I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away
from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog",
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man or woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog"
just smile...
because they "just don't understand."

by Richard Biby

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contributing Editor VHD

pbans · Post by **pbans** » January 28, 2008 3:39 pm

Awww.....so the phin power is for you......

Sail On, Trixie......

You were a good dog Mom to take care of her!

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