I really need a hug right now...

[malta blue]

I am taking my Luna to the vet this afternoon.

Her time has come :cry::cry::cry:



added photo on edit

[NJmaverick]

1. sorry to hear that

[malta blue]

15. thank you.

:hug:

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. Aw, that's really sad

:hug:

Remember the happy times you did have, though.

[malta blue]

16. 15 years of solid friendship.

I can only recall one time where I was SOOOO mad at her - she ate my Grateful Dead Europe '72 album (yes- the album)

:hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

3. Oh, sweetie. I'm so very, very sorry.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :cry:

[malta blue]

17. Thanks Midlo

Little MB seems to be handling it well - she sang Luna a song and played the piano for her before school this morning.

:cry:

[snacker]

4. Oh, I'm so sorry...

I can only imagine how difficult that is for you. Sending hugs your way.

[malta blue]

18. Thank you

:hug:

[Frosty1]

5. I know how hard it is

We just had our Charlie-Boy put down on friday. I know I will miss that dog forever.
:cry: :hug:
In case you didn't see this...

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let the grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend
And stay with me, if you can, to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time, you will see,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last was waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve that it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Smile, for we walked together for a little while.

- Author Unknown

[malta blue]

19. I will print this and frame it with her photo.

Thank you for sharing it with me.

I am sorry about Charlie :cry:

[ldr65]

6. Truly Sorry for your lose.

[malta blue]

20. thank you

:hug:

[fight4my3sons]

7. I'm so sorry.

We've been there. Five years ago with our Darwin. I still dream about him. You will be in my thoughts today. :hug:

[malta blue]

22. Little MB told me in the car that the

pain will never go away, it will just get a little easier.

Wise words from an 8 y/o

[driver8]

8. I'm so sorry...

My thoughts are with you and your sweet Luna.

:hug:

[malta blue]

25. thank you so much

:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

9. Oh, Luna, safe passage to the Bridge

I'm so sorry, malta blue. I wish you the remembrance of Luna's lifetime and the joys you shared.

:hug:

[malta blue]

26. Many thanks Bertha...

It is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make.

:cry:

[Phillycat]

10. Oh god, I'm sorry.

I am crying right now looking at her face. :cry:

[malta blue]

27. She is such a beautiful baby....I had an English friend

who called her the "honey dog" because of her coloring and because she is so sweet.

[bigwillq]

11. NO!

Oh no. I am so sorry. I love that dog, from following the stories you tell here on DU. She is so beautiful. I am so sorry. :hug:

[malta blue]

28. Thank you friend.

I am losing a part of me today, but she will forever be in my heart.

:cry::cry:

[bigwillq]

32. Just cherish the memories.

Luna knows how much you loved her, and she's very thankful for that. There comes a time when we have to say goodbye to our loved ones. That's how the life cycle goes. :hug:

[Shell Beau]

12. Aww, that is never ever an easy thing!

And what a cutie! :hug:

[malta blue]

30. Thank you Shell.

:hug:

[Madrone]

13. I'm SO sorry.

2 weeks ago I had to do the same thing, and I've never had to do anything like that before. My heart breaks for you - and that picture....:cry:

I'm sorry, Malta Blue. :hug:

[malta blue]

31. Thanks Madrone - how is your guy holding out these days?

:hug:

[Madrone]

76. ANY time.

And which guy? :)

[malta blue]

77. your pooch who was crying

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=243x34646

[Madrone]

80. Oh!

I have too many critters here - many of them with issues. :) He's well! Staples came out yesterday, but I caught him on the bed again this morning when I got out of the shower. (he's not allowed to jump or run) He pushed the bedroom door open and went back to bed. Only 6 more weeks of total confinement to go!

[MissHoneychurch]

14. Oh, I'm so sorry Malta Blue

:hug:

It is never easy to let a pet go. But you are doing the best for Luna. :hug:

[malta blue]

33. thanks MHC

:hug:

I know it is the best for her.

[SPKrazy]

21. Awww Malta...

lots of hugs :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:


Rest Peacefully Luna

and good vibes to all the MB family

:loveya:

[malta blue]

35. thanks much SPK

:hug::hug:

[Wetzelbill]

23. My condolences

That's tough for sure, I'm sorry to hear that. But it's better than having her suffer. As tough as it is to let our loved ones go like that, she will be in a better place. My heart is with you and your family. :hug:

[malta blue]

37. she will be in a better place - that is for sure

:hug:

[Flying Dream Blues]

24. I'm in tears for your loss. I"m so sorry but I agree with the poem someone posted above.

Your love can never be lost...she'll always be with you, though you miss her. I still talk to my Greta, and now only remember the many happy times. You'll get there, too, in time. Till then I'm sending this
:hug:

[malta blue]

36. thanks

:hug:

[BeachBaby]

29. To my favorite Pisces twin.....

:hug: :cry: :hug: :cry: :hug:

My thoughts are with you today.

[malta blue]

34. Thanks JGD ...

I thought of you the other day - hadn't seen you around.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. I am so sorry, my dear malta blue...

Luna is beautiful, and I know your heart is breaking...

I had to put down our beautiful dalmation, and I cried for weeks...

But when it's time to go, well then...

Safe passage to her...

Hugs to you, for being good to her even when it breaks your heart...:hug: :hug:

That which is remembered, lives...

[malta blue]

44. Thank you Peggy.

I have to be strong for the Little MB, and Mr MB is out of town on business so it all falls on me today.

Your words of encouragement mean so much :hug:

[Parche]

39. Hugs

Gawd, I know the feeling, the hardest thing you will ever have to do

There will be numerous times of loneliness, you have to get through those
I had several of them 5 1/2 years ago with my 'Woos", and still every once in a while, where you feel completely empty, but you do get through it, just keep your chin up.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
:hi:

[malta blue]

45. Thanks Parche.

:hug:

I have never had to do this before - all my childhood cats passed while I was away at college.

Luna is my first dog ever, and has been my sidekick for 15 years now.

:cry::cry:

[Inchworm]

40. So sorry MB

:hug::hug::hug:

[malta blue]

46. thanks Inchworm

:hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

41. I'm so sorry

My heart is breaking for you. RIP Luna - you know you were loved on earth!

[malta blue]

47. thank you DTBK

:hug:

[otherlander]

42. I'm sorry, malta.

:hug:

[malta blue]

48. thank you

:hug:

[Pierre.Suave]

43. Awww

:hug:

[malta blue]

49. Thanks Jason

:hug:

[hippywife]

50. What sweet little eyes.

Just remember you are doing something for her, not to her. Wishing her a peaceful passage and, for you, peace with your decision.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[malta blue]

51. I am at peace with my decision, unfortunately it

does not ease the pain I feel right now.

My heart is breaking. :cry:

[easttexaslefty]

52. I am so sorry

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[malta blue]

53. Thank you.

:hug:

[fizzgig]

54. safe passage, luna

i can't imagine how difficult this is for you, malta :hug:

[malta blue]

55. Thank you so much.

It really is the hardest decision I have ever had to make.

I know I am doing the right thing for her, because even if the vet can "fix" her today, it is really just buying her a few more days.

At 15, she has lived a full life and deserves to end it with dignity, not with her legs coming out from under her as she trots to the kitchen for dinner (this happened a couple of nights ago)

:hug:

[dembotoz]

56. so sorry, beautiful animal

take care

[malta blue]

57. She's curled up here beside me right now...

I can't stop crying.

[huskerlaw]

58. I'm so sorry, MB!

You're doing the right thing for Luna. I know that's cold comfort right now, but you're saving her from suffering.

I've been there, I know it hurts like hell. I'm so sorry.

:hug:

[malta blue]

64. Thank you....

:hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

59. Safe passage, Luna.

Might your suffering be over. Peace and comfort to you and yours, malta blue. :hug:

[malta blue]

65. thank you

:hug:

She will be running free at the bridge.

[Call Me Wesley]

70. She will.

Looking back at a wonderful life and companion she was able to to walk the path with.

[Blue Diadem]

60. I look in those eyes and can't help but cry.

I'm so sorry it's her time, but try to take comfort in knowing that you took wonderful care of her and how lucky you both were to have found each other. :hug:

[malta blue]

66. I was blessed to have had her in my life.

:hug:

[Blue Diadem]

72. and she was blessed to have had you.

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

61. Peace, malta blue.

:hug:

[malta blue]

67. thank you

:hug:

[Missy Vixen]

62. Sweet Luna, you will be missed

Hugs for you, Malta Blue. :hug: :hug:

:grouphug:
Julie

[malta blue]

68. thanks Julie

:hug:

[redwitch]

63. safe journey Luna.

:hug:

A truly hard thing to do, I am so sorry.

[malta blue]

69. so very hard my friend.

:hug:

I am trying to be strong for the little one, who seems to be handling it well up to now.

[applegrove]

71. RIP Luna. Vibes to her family.

[Eurobabe]

73. So sorry MB

all I can give is hugs. :hug:

Thinking of you...

[GreenPartyVoter]

74. oh, no! I am so sorry! *hugs* She's so sweet and adorable in that pic

[RFKHumphreyObama]

75. I'm so sorry

Been there and done that and so I know some of what you must be feeling. My heart aches for you:hug: :hug: :hug:

What a cute and adorable dog. She was as lucky to have had you as her owner as you were to have had her as a pet

My thoughts, prayers, condolences and sympathies to you and your family. May Luna have a safe passage to the next life :hug:

[MrScorpio]

78. Here's your huggage

:hug:

I feel for you

[GCP]

79. Oh, what a sweet beautiful dog

Having a pet can give you the most joy and the most grief you can ever know.
:hug::cry:

[Debi]

81. I'm so sorry

:hug: