Saying goodbye to the Beebs on Wednesday morning. She's 15, and a Good Dog.

[Faygo Kid]

We rescued her at 10, and she's had a darned good life with us; maybe one treat too many. She's 15 now, and had the best of care. But after exhausting remedies, the vet confirmed today that there isn't more to do. Her liver and heart are both very bad, and she can't really walk much any more. Thank goodness she's not in pain. So, election evening with her tonight, and we say goodbye at the vet's in the morning.

Her name when we got her was Baby, but that was a bit much for us, so I suggested the French version, Bebe. Soon she just became the Beebs.

I've had many "pets" and done this before - and it's way better than losing them to an accident - but that never makes it easy. Anyway, if you tip a glass to the election results tonight - good or bad - take a sip for the Beebs, too.

Good doggy.

[kimi]

1. Safe passage, Beebs

Tippin one for ya.

You look like a good happy girl, and I'm glad you had these years with your family. Hugs.

[ohiosmith]

2. To the Beebs.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. I'm so sorry. :^(

[old mark]

4. She will be in your heart for life. nt

[Flaxbee]

5. Such a lucky girl for you to have rescued her at 10

bless you for doing that for an older girl.

Looks like she had a lovely life, loved and was loved. Safe passage, sweet Beebs. :hug:

[Faygo Kid]

7. Thanks. She gave me much more than I ever gave her. Here's an appropriate song.

Went to a Colin Blunstone concert in September, and I think I will make this song the Beeb theme. Maybe a little too powerful for me tonight.

Thanks for your kind words.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8PEEvODG7c

[guitar man]

6. So sorry to hear that

Had to do the same with my dear pup back in August...it's never easy

peace be with you :hug:

[LiberalAndProud]

8. This for you, Faygo Kid ...

:hug:

[warrior1]

9. Good dog

Bless her heart.

[foxfeet]

10. I wish her a peaceful journey to the Otherworld.

And peace to all who love her. That's a happy smile she's wearing; she knows she is loved.

[Faygo Kid]

11. Thanks. I look at her now, and she looks fine. But . . .

When she tries to stand up, she falls over. And she won't eat; we have made all kinds of special meals for her the last two months, which she did eat - but not the last few days. Not even people stew meat with gravy.

We shall all sleep together one more time, and I dread the dawn. But not the memories.

A year and a half ago, we had three cats and three dogs. Then we lost two cats, and adopted a Goner for sure. Then a 16 year old Pom died just over a year ago. So now we will have two cats and one dog.

For now, that will do, but we will continue to adopt older, unadoptable animals while we can.

[Demoiselle]

12. What an adorable dog.

You know you've done everything right....but it is still so hard.
A toast, with love and an ear scritch, to the Beebs.

[applegrove]

13. So sorry for your loss.

[Pool Hall Ace]

14. Safe passage, Beebs

Good dog, and hugs for those who love her. :hug:

[xchrom]

15. ...

"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached.
Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way.
We cherish memory as the only certain immortality,
never fully understanding the necessary plan."

Irving Townsend.

[Faygo Kid]

16. Very nice. Much appreciated.

We're leaving for the vet now. I shall choose to remember the joy she brought over the years, not the farewell today.

She has been a bright spot and a sweetheart.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

17. to Beebs

:toast:

and for you ---> :hug:

[Tikki]

18. HUGS...

as you say good-bye to a love gone, but never forgotten...


Tikki

[hamsterjill]

19. Can I give you a hug, please?

I'm so sorry. Thank you for loving this little sweetie, and for caring enough about her to make sure she does not suffer.

[Faygo Kid]

22. I'll take it. She's gone now. We should all go so peacefully.

There were many tears this morning, but we said goodbye and were with her as she slipped away.

I shall miss her always. Which is the way it should be.

[AngryOldDem]

25. My deepest sympathies.

It is SO hard to say goodbye.

[Call Me Wesley]

20. Safe passage, Beeps.

May she be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, Faygo Kid.

[VermeerLives]

21. Very sorry for your loss

I've been through that a few times.....

[Bertha Venation]

23. Good passage, Bebe

Richard will befriend you at the rainbow bridge.

[driver8]

24. What a sweet girl...

Rest in Peace, Beebs.

You gave her a wonderful life.

[ceile]

26. Very sorry

for you and beebs :hug:

[UrbScotty]

27. So sorry, Faygo Kid.

:-(

[Phentex]

28. Hugs to you...

what a sweet picture!

:hug: