Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Chabby. I will never forgot how talking to you on the phone (however accidentally) made me feel better when it happened to Luna. Tears are appropriate for times like these, and seem to erupt long afterward too. (((Hugs))) to you on this difficult day.

I am so very sorry Linda! Your stories about your Chabby always made me smile. I felt like we all knew her! You gave her such a good life! Sending you hugs and good thoughts! I'm so sorry !
Gina

I'm very sorry, but I know that you did the best thing. It pains me more to see pet parents hold on using extraordinary medical means, when it's not the humane thing to do. You gave her the ultimate and final gift, I wish that we could do that for humans too. I'm sure your heart and the house feel empty, but be comforted with all the joy that she brought to you.
Hugs,

I'm so sorry Linda.

Linda, I'm so sorry.

I just got home and came here first to check on Chabby I think I'm crying enough that my tears will flow across the miles to merge with yours. Chabby was a furbaby to all of us and she will be sadly missed. Just tell her that the big black poodle Brockley is looking for her.

Of course, as hard as I know it was, you did the right and loving thing for her. I know you loved each other well.

Lee

Lee...I too thought of Brockley...
Yes....quiet....and I don't know how I will sleep without a doggie at my feet.
Thank you for all your kind messages....my phone has been ringing my face book page and email full and a couple of friends have stopped over. Kind friends all...

Just saw this - so sorry that you lost your beloved Chabby :(

You did the right thing, Linda. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Sherry

Aw, Linda, I'm so very sorry to hear this. I feel like I've 'known' Chabby almost her whole life. I'll miss hearing about and seeing pics of her. It's hard to do, but at least you could spare her any more pain. Now to deal with your own pain. Condolences.

Sorry Linda, I remember seeing pictures of her that you posted.

Di

I am genuinely sorry, Linda. It's hard to lose a beloved pet.

/tricia

Oh Linda. I was so hoping to come home and find happier news than this.

So terribly sorry for your loss. Chabby pretty much grew up with many of us in this group.

May it give you comfort to know that she had a wonderful life and a wonderful "mom".

Hugs...
Linda
(And sloppy smooches from Mojo and Chessa)

Linda - I am so sorry for your loss. I've experienced the loss of two long time pets and know the pain you are feeling. I'm glad you had so many years with Chabby and I hope you have some videos and photos you can enjoy in the future.

Thinking of you,
Teresa

Linda, all I can do is say I'm terribly sorry and that's never enough. I've experienced your pain over more than one cat so I can truly say I know what it is like and it's not easy.

Beverly

Linda, my condolences. I am so sorry. She will be happy in doggie-heaven, and you were a loving and doting Mommy to her.

Linda, you were a loving Mommy right to the end. Chabby was blessed with your love and care.

Linda, Chabby was so lucky to have you. There are many of us that know the pain that you are feeling.

Linda

So very sorry for you Linda. I will miss your Chabby stories.

It's so sad to lose a beloved pet.

Sending you hugs.

SharonCb

I am so very sorry Chabby is gone, we definitely will miss her.
All the best to you in this sad time..........

Linda, my heart goes out to you.

Judy

Oh, Linda - I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's never easy and I know it must be heartbreaking for you. She was a very lucky pampered princess.

Linda, I'm so very sorry to be reading this tonight. As hard as it is you did the right thing for little Ms. Chabby. Your heart will heal with time. (((hugs))) to you my friend.

David

Linda, so sorry to hear the sad news. You were so good to Chabby! You gave her a great life.....

Blessings and Hugs to you!

Linda, I'm so sorry. It is so hard, but you did the right thing for your sweet little Chabby.

I am so sorry Linda . Thinking of you...

Tracey

Linda, Chabby has been on my mind all day. I left home early this morning and just returned, coming straight to the CF to check on you. I, too, am crying with you tonight. I've been here on CF for many years watching that little angel grow up and will miss her too. RIP, Chabby.

Linda,
I'm so sorry.
Having gone through this myself, I understand the hole that is in your heart right now.
Chabby will be waiting for you at the bridge.
Donna

Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how special Chabby was to you.

(((HUGS)))
jude

Lots of tears for you both, Linda. I'm so sorry. I'm glad you two had each other for so long - though it's never long enough.

Kathleen

tears for you. And more hugs.

(((((Linda))))

Linda I'm so sorry to read this. I know she was a special friend.

Hugs to you , Linda-- as hard as it is to let her go you made the right choice.

(((((Linda))))) I am so sorry for your loss. Doing the right thing can be so difficult! You're not alone...many of us have walked this same path. Sending you hugs...

Linda, Annie gave me the update on Chabby when we met for lunch. I was hoping for better news. I'll bet my Chowder Mae was there to greet her.

I'm definitely think of you and the loss of your pampered pet.

Cathy

Linda, I'm so sorry. How are you holding up? Hugs to you...

Oh, dear. I am so very sad for you Linda. Hugs for you and Chabby.

Thank you all for the good wishes...after a week I still don't have a lead on a new furry friend....perhaps my feelings would be a reason to have 2 dogs....because when there is no doggie in the house it's really empty. I hear hear her tags jingle and see her out of the corner of my eye walking across the room.
Linda C

I was wondering how you were holding up. I agree about the empty house. It took me a couple of months to find another friend. She hasn't filled the void he left, but she has her own place in my heart now. I know you'll find another good one. I'm hoping!

Oh Linda, I didn't want another dog after the WonderWeiner and I heard his tags and "saw" him for months.

Now Cooper lives with me and he's a good dog, but he's not WW. He has his own place and since Ashley's new BF is allergic to dogs, I doubt that he's going anywhere. There are some pets that just can never be replaced in our hearts, but new pets find new places...

Annie

Well....there are many unfillable niches in my heart...doggie niches and people niches.
I don't need a new furry friend to fill and erase the niche Chabby left....any more than I needed Chabby to fill the hole left by Char.
I just need company in the house...some little creature to sit on my lap and to chew on my shoes.
I need a new poodle pup...but don't want anything to do with a pet store or puppy mill dog....no matter how needy.

I know that I can never replace the pets that I lose. But, I always think of it in a different kind of way. I tell myself that the pets that I lose would love to know that another pet is able to share the wonderful love and home that we provide to our pets.

Linda, I am really glad you didn't rush out and get another dog immediately. A lot of times people do that when they lose a pet, and sometimes in their grief, they don't make the best decisions. My co-worker's boyfriend just lost his 15 year old poodle a week ago... the next day he came home with TWO poodles that cost 1000 dollars each! He was drinking again, and threatening to hurt himself, apparently the old dog was is only reason for living. What you wrote describes the way I see it perfectly.... you can't replace the old friend, nor should you try, but you still want the companionship. I can't wait to see the thread that includes pictures and the story about the new, very lucky friend you've adopted when the time is right. Continued hugs...

I haven't been on the CF regularly for a while, so I just saw this. I'm so sorry for your loss, Linda. Only other pet people can understand the hole that our little furry friends leave behind. I work in dog rescue so I've seen a lot of dog/people matches made in heaven, but know only a few completely steal our hearts... hope you find your match in a timely manner, and hugs to you for your loss

Linda, I don't come over to this side of the forum very often, but decided to check today. I am sorry to hear about your loss.
I hope you find a new companion soon.
Lisa

Linda, I'm sorry to hear this. How right you were to spare Chabby all the tests and treatments.

So sorry to hear about sweet Chabby.

My favorite memory of her is the picture of her upside-down in the flower pot, chasing (?) chipmunks!

I don't know because she never did catch it...
She was a zany dog for sure...and I sure miss her...

Awww, Linda. I haven't checked in for awhile. I am so sorry to hear about Chabby. She saw you through some hard times.

I believe our pets find us. You'll know your next companion when you see her/him.

Linda I am so sorry for your loss.
Chabby was such a sweetie-I know how your heart is breaking.
My Gretch was also 11 yrs old and she left such a huge hole in my heart and my home.

As you know I did get some new pals a few weeks ago and its been so much easier....I can't tell you what to do but there is new joy in our home.

Best to you.

Susie