Oh wow, this is a hard one today.
For those of you who have been following my project and Sacha's last months with me - thank you so much for your kind words - she sadly passed away today at 1.35pm.
Yesterday was bad and today she was refusing food and water again so we had the vet come in. She had got some infection in her gums and was in need of some teeth extracted, but she'd never survive the operation. The vet wasn't convinced this was what was causing the problems though. She said that antibiotics may help for a few days but after that she was certainly just going to deteriorate. So with very very heavy-hearts we all agreed that the best thing for her was to let her go.
Before the vet came she took herself outside for 20 mins and sat in the sun and looked around - was almost like she was taking it all in for one final time, knowing she was so ill. We sat out with her and stroked her.
Giving consent to put her to sleep was one of the hardest things i have ever done (crying as i type this). While they gave her the injection all i could do was cup her face in my hands and just repeat "I'm sorry". Her head went limp in my hands and that was it. We wrapped her in her blanket and i carried her to the car with the vet and said our final goodbyes and they drove off.
Needless to say we are all heartbroken, the centre image is of her bed in the lounge - i put a geranium flower on it for the shot. The other photos are a compilation of the best ones over the last 5 years. (bottom right was taken a few days ago)
Oh Kylie I'm so sorry - they say it is the last loving thing you can do for a pet and I know how hard it is. Be glad that she had a good loved life with you and you have so many good memories of her, including this lovely montage. x
A beautiful compilation Kylie. Heaven knows how you wrote that. I am weeping buckets just reading it. It's the bravest and kindest thing to know when the time is right to say goodbye. It sounds like her last moments were peaceful and she was happy in the knowledge that she was a much loved member of the family. I really do feel your sorrow, I've been through it and know just how you are feeling. She is a gorgeous looking girl and reminds me of my Crosby. Lots of hugs to you and your family. Thinking of you x
I know and share your pain. But all the pain is worth all the joy and love they bring to our lives when they are with us. Radar lives forever in my heart. Hugs to you and your family. I have tears in my eyes just writing this. xx
Oh my....I am sharing your tears,Kylie...our dogs are the sweetest members of our family!! But soon your pain will ease just a little and your photos of Sacha will give you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
I can relate to your sad feelings...we had to put our Shian (Rotweiller ) down about 5 years ago now...Only time I ever seen my husband cry...it was heartbreaking for both of us!
I'm so sorry to hear about Sacha. I know how you feel. But remember, she is at peace now, only you and her family are left to suffer now. You will get to live along side it.
so sorry to hear about Sasha, she was such a lovely looking Dog and so obviously very important to your family. I hope that knowing the decision was best for her helps with the grieving x
This is a lovely tribute, Sacha clearly had a good life and was much loved. I'm going to take this idea to post some good old photos of my Sweep today.
