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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

On to Doggie Heaven

I remember the day she came into my life like it was yesterday. I loved her from the very moment she tried to bite me but I had no idea that the love I felt that day would last so long and grow to be one of the strongest absolutes in my life. She was there for me when I thought my world was going to end, she licked my face until there were no more tears and she had this way of looking into my eyes that made me feel safe. When she was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure I knew I would do anything and everything to help her live as long as she could and the medication worked for quite some time. That is until the day came when it didn't. It all happened so fast, she couldn't breathe, and she wasn't responding to the oxygen or injections. I looked into her eyes, the ones that provided me with such comfort over the years, and I knew. I knew she was suffering, I knew enough was enough. I held her when the doctor gave that final injection and when her body went limp, with the tears coming from my eyes I couldn't help but think I let her down. I still do. When I reached my driveway that night I sat in my car for what seemed like forever. I was too afraid to walk into my house knowing she wasn't waiting for me on the other side. When I finally got up the courage to open the door and walk in I knew at that moment I would forever be changed. For on that day a piece of my heart left with Schizer's soul, a piece that can never be replaced. Rest In Peace Schizer. You were the best dog anyone could ever ask for and I love you more than words could ever explain.


23 comments:

  1. We are so sorry to hear about Schizer.

    Love,
    Teddy Bear

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  2. I'm so sorry. There really are no words. Time has to do its work but it's so hard.

    lotsa licks, Lola

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  3. Hailey and I am deeply saddedned of your loss. You brought back such painfull memories when I too had to lay my precious Dylon down to rest. Althugh I had him for a very short time, he spent most of his life with me in the hospital. He was a rescued dog but they told me that they were the very best weeks of his life with me. I still miss him terrible to this day. I hope that one day you can find solace andbe able to move on with another dog. I did. This is where Hailey came in. She is the love of my life. She is a real trooper and lives up to every minute of her hugeheart from kissing all my tears away to making funny gestures just to make me laugh. Now that I am ill, she has somehow decided to be my care taker. Please let your heart feel love again and don't wait to long. Schizer would want you to always be happy and love go on loving unconditionally like you had for her. Pleasekeep posting and let us all know how you are doing. It's important that we all stick together during these times. We understand.

    With much love, hugs, kisses and smoochies xoxo
    Lydia and Hailey

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  4. Oh, I am so very sorry! I remember a few things you wrote about her and I know you deeply loved her. You have our deepest condolences. It is never easy to lose them!

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  5. We are so very sorry. Lots of love, Debbie and Holly

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  6. We are so sorry to hear about Shizer.

    Sam

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  7. So sorry about the loss of your dear friend.
    Our thoughts are with you.

    Bocci and his Parental Unit

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  8. I am so sorry to read this. I will be thinking about you a lot today. May you be blessed with many memories!

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  9. We are so sorry to read this. We know how much you loved your dear friend. Our thoughts are with you.


    Feral, Lu-Lu & Lucius

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  10. I am so very sorry to read this. I can well understand your pain, as I had to put my beloved cat Phoebe down 2 years ago. Time will help to heal your pain and you will be able to think of Shizer with smiles and good memories.

    Rest in peace Schizer

    Hugs, Nadine, Chewy & Lilibell

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  11. We are so sad to hear that your Schizer had to leave you.....our mama has tears running down her cheeks. Please know that we are purraying and mama is praying for you, and we hope they will somehow bring you a bit of comfort. xxxxxxxxxx

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  12. Oh, no! I am so sorry for your loss, and I hope you can find some comfort soon. Our thoughts are with you.

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  13. I have come at a ruff time for you, I am so sorry. I know exactly how you feel. Most of us do!!! We have been there!
    You came to my blog a while ago and you didn't leave a comment and I have been waiting for you to come back and talk to me. I didn't know how to get to you and only found out be accident. I will wait for you to come and see me. It might help,, you never know!
    I will pray for you.
    Fern

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  14. So sorry for your loss of Schizer. We will say a little prayer tonight.

    Love,
    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  15. I'm so very sorry about Schizer. It's hard to let them go, even when we know it's what's best for them.

    Pat
    www.critteralley.blogspot.com

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  16. Sorry about Schizer..you made my mommy's eyes water..you had a really special friend there!

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  17. Oh, I am so, so sorry that you are going through this miserable time and feeling such immense pain. I know all too well how your heart is breaking. Mine will break over and over again - I cannot imagine my life without animals in my home and sharing my life. I hope the day comes that, you, too, will feel the need to honor the life that was lost with a life that needs to be saved.

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  18. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Schizer.

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  19. So sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts!

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  20. I got here Via "Sarge Charlie" we have suffered a similar loss at a very similar time, in an almost identical manner. I would be honored if you read about my Cleo at my blog, Another day in paradise.

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