Our Reggie the Poodle

[Bovinia]

As some of you may remember, Reggie the Poodle was dx'd a few months back with Cushing's Disease. He is at peace in doggie Heaven now.

He went into respiratory failure this morning and died at 7am. I sat with him and talked to him during his last hour.

My MIL, Katie is having him cremated so that we can bury him at home for her.

 

[908Tracy]

(((((Bov)))))

So sorry you had to go through that this am. My beloved german shepherd had Cushings Disease also. We lost her 2 years ago last summer. Big hugs to you sweetie!!!

 

[Pokeygizmo]

Oh, Bov.

I am so sad to hear this; I am glad you were there for him, comforting and talking to him.

My heart hurts for you and for Reggie - although I know Reggie is at peace; being the one left behind to carry the grief is so hard.

Big hugs and tears for you, with you, my dear friend.

 

[salemgold]

(((((((((((Oh Bov!!!!!!!!!!!!)))))))))))))) I am so sorry!

 

[FranC]

Oh Bov I'm so sorry. It's such a hard thing to go thru. HUGS!!!!!!!!

 

[Modrod.]

Sorry to hear.

 

[mistinthewoods]

Bovina, sad day sweetie. I'm so sorry. I've been there more than a few times myself. I had a rescue named Hobbes a few years back that had lung cancer. We had decided that he had suffered enough and took him into the vet for some mercy. He passed a few seconds before the vet came into the room to prep him. We knew it was his time but it still hurt. Losing a friend is never easy.

 

[Pamdane]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Its hard to lose any loved one. Regardless of species. I think its important for them to have someone they loved be there with them when the time comes. I've been there many times, and its never easy, but knowing I was there for them when they needed me was a comfort.
When the time comes, you'll be able to offer just as much love to the next soul that needs it.

 

[Bovinia]

Thank you all for your warm words and hearts. Reggie was 14 and was my MIL's dog. Katie is very touched that you all care, and she asked me to say thank you for her.

My dog Chase will miss his friend too.

 

[mistinthewoods]

That's the problem with having dogs for friends. Sooner or later you have to say goodbye.
As far as I can see though, that's the only problem.

 

[FranC]

My condolences to Katie.
Reggie was a lucky boy to have such a kind heart to see him off.

 

[Ruppy]

Sorry to hear that Bov Pets become such a part of our lives, its hard to lose them.

 

[Bovinia]

Here is an older pic of Katie and Reggie. Thank you all, and Katie thanks you.

 

[FranC]

Thanks for sharing that Bov!

 

[Wharf Rat]

Debb my heart goes out to you and Jackie and Reggie.

I found this from another member ~

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.


All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.


They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.


You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.



Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[BuzzKill]

Sorry to hear that Bov ! sucks loosing a close pet.

 

[36tinybells]

I am so sorry. Lost my furbaby of 20 years last March. I don't know what to say, since I still miss her terribly, but I feel your loss and am very sorry.

 

[Bovinia]

Thank you everyone. Wharf, that was very touching {{{hugs}}}

It felt lonely getting up this morning and not having Reggie greet me at the bottom of the stairs. Not nearly as hard for me than for my MIL tho My fur kid Chase snuggled with my MIL in her recliner last night, and it was sweet to see them together.

 

[Ma'am]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your family's beloved Reggie. Losing a pet, our little furbabies, is very hard and we do indeed grieve for them. Big hugs to you and your family.

 

[Modrod.]

Thank you everyone. Wharf, that was very touching {{{hugs}}}

It felt lonely getting up this morning and not having Reggie greet me at the bottom of the stairs. Not nearly as hard for me than for my MIL tho My fur kid Chase snuggled with my MIL in her recliner last night, and it was sweet to see them together.

He was consoling her. As they say, animals are sensitive to that sort of thing.