Samantha went to rainbow bridge this morning,

[Blue Diadem]

I've posted a couple times over the last few months about her having emergency vet visits, hip displasia diagnosis and eventually surgery. She got an infection after the surgery even while being on antibiotics, lost the skin around the incision and was restitched over a week ago. I called it her butt tuck. She seemed to improve, was up walking around and even walking down the stairs. She was even back to asking for her catnip fix.

Three days ago, she began getting sick again and was unable to walk.
Things steadily grew worse and we had to have her put down this morning.

I know with all the death from the hurricane and the delayed response, animals sometime seem not as important..but taking Sammy on her last journey this morning really hit me hard. I thought of all of those people down there, all of the animals too, so much death, fear, pain and separation and I sobbed all the way home.

Rest in peace dear Sammy, now you are pain free. :cry:

[progmom]

1. i'm so sorry

:hug:

[driver8]

2. So sorry for your loss...

I had to put my Border Collie, Cody, to sleep a couple of months ago. I knew it was the right thing to do, but that certainly doesn't make it any easier...

Sending good thoughts and a big hug your way.

[Darth_Kitten]

3. I'm very sorry

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

4. It's so hard

to lose a pet that you've come to love over years .. over a lifetime.
:hug:

our furrykids are very important :)

[Tallison]

5. I'm so sorry

My thoughts are with you both. :hug:

[Wcross]

6. Sorry for the loss of your friend.

It is always hard to lose a loved one.

[Heidi]

7. Samantha passed with the knowledge that she was profoundly

loved. I am sorry for our loss, OurVotesCount-Ohio. :hug:

The Wiley and Excellent Boy Cat Named Ginger, and I send good vibes for your healing, friend.

[Rabrrrrrr]

8. I offer a roar to alert the dead in Valhalla that a warrior is coming

Sorry to hear of the sad news! Always sucks when a pet dies, no matter how it happens.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

9. I'm so terribly sorry

It's agonizing, isn't it? Maybe she and our Fergus are playing at the Rainbow Bridge! Take care.

[Coventina]

10. So very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

Animals ARE important. Don't feel guilty for your grief.

I hope you can take some comfort from the thought that your special girl is free of pain now.

[Flaxbee]

13. I agree! Animals are very important...

the kind of comfort and love they offer is profound. I am so sorry for your loss, but your baby is pain-free now. Hopefully frolicking in catnip and sweet-smelling grass.

[hyphenate]

11. My deepest condolences

As someone who lost a furkit at the beginning of August, I deeply sympathize with you at this time. I, too, had to remember that Amanda was given a merciful death rather than a prolonged, painful one, and that letting her go was the ultimate act of love.

She will meet you at the Bridge, where I will bet, like myself, you will be nearly stampeded by those you have loved and lost over the years!

[In_The_Wind]

12. Rest in Peace, Samantha

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[MalibuChloe]

14. i'm so sorry

:cry:

[philosophie_en_rose]

15. ((((((((((((Hug)))))))))))

I'm so sorry for you. It's so hard to lose an animal. I hope you find comfort in the memories of the good life you she led.

:grouphug:

[Radio_Lady]

16. I am sorry for you; I can still remember taking my dog to the vet to be

put down. That was in 1962. I threw her collar and leash into Biscayne Bay in Miami and cried and cried.

I hope you have some peace soon.

[ernstbass]

17. I'm so so sorry for your loss

And yes Samantha is important. My thoughts are with you. Please consider adopting a shelter animal when you feel ready.

[Blue Diadem]

18. I'd like to Thank you all for your kindness. It is appreciated.

It's been a long sad day. Sammy was buried with all her favorite toys under a hibiscus bush in the flower garden.

We showed her to our dog and he was curious and then seemed sad as he sniffed her. He keeps going into Sammy's favorite room to look for her..sniffing all the furniture. I think he's grieving just like we are.

I'll miss her little purr-meows and her patting my arm when she wanted catnip.

Rest in Peace Samantha..you brought us much joy.

:grouphug: Thanks everyone.

[ET Awful]

19. I'm so sorry to hear it :( RIP Sammy.

Poor girl.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

20. Oh dear...

:hug: I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to put them to sleep...even though it's the best thing for them. :hug:

[u4ic]

21. I am so sorry, OurVotesCount-Ohio

for the loss of your dear companion. :hug:

She was obviously very much loved...I hope you can take some comfort in that.

[bertha katzenengel]

22. OhioVotes, honey, I am so, so very sorry.

She's running and playing in health and happiness - with Buddy and Martha and Harriett, among others. You'll see her again.

Bless you, dear one. :hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

23. I am so sorry! *hugs*

[madmax]

24. So sorry love

Peace for Sammy and :hug: for you.

[BrklynLiberal]

25. So very very sorry for the loss of your loyal companion....

:grouphug: :cry:

She will live forever in your heart..

[roguevalley]

26. oh god. I am so very, very sorry. HUGS!!!!!

:hug:

[Skittles]

27. so sorry about Sammy

"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears

but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you..

I loved you so---

'twas Heaven here with you."

Isla Paschal Richardson

[readermostly]

28. I am so very sorry. I am thinking of you, One. Sammy is at rest, and I

do believe in the Rainbow Bridge. That much love that our pets, who are like family, just has to go on. Sending you hugs.

[NMMNG]

29. Rest in peace, dear Samantha

And there is nothing selfish about mourning the death of a beloved pet, they are very much an important part of your life.