Miss Emmie is leaving us today.

15 years ago

We fought all we could.She went downhill overnight.Won't eat,can barely stand.This means it was apparently cancer and it's eating up her new blood cells.They can't do chemo,she isn't good enough to go through it.I feel like I failed my sweet girl.

Rest In Peace,Baby girl! i love you and you will be terribly missed.

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sushipup1
15 years ago
I am so sorry to hear the news. No, of course you never failed her. May your fondest memories live on in your heart.

I'll send my hugs across the miles for you.
Granlan_TX
15 years ago
CR, your sweet Emmie felt your love and care each moment and if she could, she'd let you know you didn't fail her.

Rest in peace little Emmie and blessings to you (((CR))).
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Oh Deb. I just went through this will my little girlie girl in October. It still hurts!!!
I know the love you have for Miss Emmie and her for you. You have never failed your dogs because you LOVE them! i know they were well taken care of and loved more than I can imagine!!!
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15 years ago
I am so sorry. My heart is in pain for you. It
is a dreadful thing to get through, and I certainly
understand.

Hugs for you -- and thank you for loving this sweet
creature and giving her a good place to be all her
life.
Marilyn Sue
15 years ago
I am so sorry for you and can feel your pain. I know you did all you could for her. Hugs to you.

Sue
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
I'm so sorry, CR. I know that horrible feeling but sometimes there just isn't anything you can do for them but to stop their suffering.

You haven't failed her, honey. You've given her the best life imaginable, and she will always be in your heart.

(((((CR and family)))))
tinainky
15 years ago
It's not easy to give them up, even when you know its best. Hold on to all the sweet memories of your time together.
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I'm so sorry, CR. Miss Emmie couldn't have had a better "mama". You didn't fail her in any way.

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Godspeed Miss Emmie, and hugs to you CR.
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Fly free, sweet Emmie. CR, I'm so sorry for your loss and can certainly empathize. I'm sure the love that you and Miss Emmie shared was wonderful for you both.
Georgysmom
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Oh so sad. You certainly did not fail her. It just is. You have some rough months ahead, but in time you will think of her with a smile instead of tears. They really do worm their way into our hearts, don't they.
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15 years ago
So sorry, (((CR)))
sephia
15 years ago
Dang, this is the hardest part about having a fur baby.

One thing my vet has done for me when I've lost one of my babies is to clip off some of the fur and put in a baggie for me to keep. He has also used an ink pad and taken a "print" of the pad on the paw, and then "stamped" a piece of paper. I've been able to keep a "part" of my baby with me as a memory of my special friend. I found it very comforting.
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15 years ago
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15 years ago
So very sorry, ((((CR))))

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(((((Chubs))))))0
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15 years ago
So sorry to hear this news CR. But know that you are giving Miss Emmie the ultimate gift - giving her an end to her pain and suffering. You are to be congratulated for your kindness. We who have been there know your pain. Peace.
chubby_rat
Original Author
15 years ago
We took her in at 7;30.Both went to work late. I can't believe how fast this happened.I thought for sure the transfusion was working.But when she refused hot dogs,i knew we were in trouble.We decided no more transfusions....it only really lasted 2 days.
And they weren't really,really good days.she did eat and could walk but just laid around looking very pitiful.
I told Lary,we can't do this to her anymore.I wouldn't want to live like that.I don't feel she "suffered",just didn't feel very good.No pain that I could see.But when she went downhill again,the vet even told us this morning,no more could be done.She said the cancer or whatever it was ,was going to kill her in a couple days.Such a hard,hard thing to do.I loved that little girl.She was such a little Diva! LOL! It's lonely here tonight.I miss you Miss Emmie! Let all those other dogs at the Bridge know that YOU are the queen and the diva! I'll see you again someday! Love you my Miss Em!
Thanks everyone! I wish you could have all met her,she was a sweetheart.
cheryl_ok
15 years ago
I too am so sorry! I do know what you are going thru.
nanatricia
15 years ago
I too am so very sorry ! It is so hard .
joyfulguy
15 years ago
I'm sorry that you lost such a great friend, C R.

It's apparent that you did what was possible ... and to prolong their existence, with some discomfort or pain, when the end is certain and soon, isn't useful ... it can be selfish.

Enjoy your memories, (((((chubby rat))))).

ole joyful
patti43
15 years ago
I'm so sorry. Reading your post makes me want to cry. (((Chubby Rat and Larry)))
Tigerlil
15 years ago
I'm so sorry Deb.I know what your fur babies mean to you.Just remember the good times!(((((((CR and Larry))))))
Charlee_MO
15 years ago
Deb, I feel like I did "meet" Miss Emmie through all your great pics and posts.

Please know I am still thinking of you and Larry.

Charlotte
kim_okla
15 years ago
I'm so sorry Deb. And Larry, I know you're in this too. You did the only thing you could do for her.
craftycris
15 years ago
(((((Deb)))))
Kathsgrdn
15 years ago
(((((Chubbyrat)))))
littlebit_gw
15 years ago
Hugs..they are so hard to let go off..My heart is breaking for you tonight
User
15 years ago
I'm sorry. I know how tough it is. Been there many times.
jel48
15 years ago
I'm so sorry.
Daisy7
15 years ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, CR. ((((((((((Deb))))))))))
sleeperblues
15 years ago
So sorry for you and your family. I know you are missing Miss Em.
sue_va
15 years ago
You have my deepest empathy. My sweet Lottiecat died yesterday and I was typing a response here and my computer suddenly "died" also.

You did what was best for Miss Emmie.

Sue
sandy_in_ia
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So sorry, (((CR)))
matti5
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CR, I am so sorry for your loss. I've walked in your shoes and I know your pain. Please don't say you failed her, you did everything you could to help her.

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I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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15 years ago
I'm so sorry.

Miss Emmie is leaving us today.

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