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Sunday night (@11:00pm) was ONE OF THE WORSE DAYS OF MY LIFE......
Sunday morning Miss Harley got MUCH worse .... she would NOT drink or eat anything at all... & she cried and whinned in pain. I even put a new Morphine patch on her... it didn't help. She just kept roaming around like she didn't know WHAT to do. She didn't sleep, either. It's said that dogs "let you know when it's time"..... seems that's what she was doing.
I did NOT want her to be in ANY pain ... so I called the Cary
street Vet E.R. to ask if I could apply another patch for the pain?.... (Miss Harley was just there on Sept. 12.... the beginning of this mouth/throat cancer thing.) I told them what was "going on" with her.... they told me "it was TIME"...... or else she could die from dehydration from no fluids in her body .....
I KNEW Harley was telling me she was 'ready"..... the way she was acting & the things she was doing.... (no matter what I offered her... she would NOT eat or drink it.)
Well..... after crying a river of tears.....trying to think of some type of MIRACLE.....
I loaded her in my lap ( wrapped In her favorite blankie)..... went over to the Cary Street E.R. Vet..... telling her ALL the way there how VERY much I Love her !!!... & covering her with kisses !!!
They were so kind there .... first thing they did was take an impression of Miss Harley's pawprint!!! It''s adorable!!!!!! (Made of clay... ya bring it home and bake it in the oven for 15-minues. Turned out precious... and was NO-charge!!!)
I held Miss Harley in my arms while the sweet, compasionate Doctor described the prodedure..... then gave me ALL the time I wanted with Harley before her "trip".
When I was ready.... the Doctor gave Miss Harley a shot to relax her...& THEN... the "sleepy" meds..... & it was SO PEACEFUL!!!! It was like she just drifted off to deep sleep! I am SOOO glad that I stayed with her and held her... until the very end!! It makes the memories so much better.... and the guilt a little less. I wouldn't have done it ANY other way !!! When I handed Miss Harley back to the nurse... she just looked asleep..... she was no longer pacing.... no longer crying in pain.. no longer hurting with that horrible Cancer!! And, I watched them.... they were SO gentle with her!
I MISS her deeply..... but, I KNOW my precious Miss Harley will be at the "RAINBOW BRIDGE". (SEE POEM BELOW).....WAIING FOR ME !!!! It was breaking my heart - watching her in pain and not able to do anything!!!!! I felt so helpless!!!
So.... I just want you all to know that our Brave Miss Harley has gone on to a Better Place & is NO LONGER in ANY PAIN !!!!! MISS HER * REMEMBER HER * BUT, LET HER GO * WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN! *
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"Rainbow Bridge"
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 and 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 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. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away 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......."
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Brave Miss Harley & MeMe
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Nick and I's heart goes out to you at this time. You both were brave, she loved and trusted you to do the best for her and you did.
She is probably watching you now and she always will be there.
Take care of yourself and let your self grieve, we are all here for you at this time.
Hugs Roberta
Oh no - I am so sorry. What a blessing you were for her - you did all that you could to make her comfortable - but it was her time to go. She went to the Bridge held in your loving arms - no better way. We all hurt with you - Godspeed Miss Harley -
And you are brave too! It is a difficult task when we realize our furkids have reached the end of their endurance. She was well-loved during her short, sweet life and has many doxie playmates waiting for her at the Bridge. You have many pleasnt memories. Dwell on them and the heartache will fade.
I am sorry.
MeMe,
I am so sorry that it was time to say goodbye to Miss Harley. She sounds like like a sweetheart, and I know you will miss her so much.
Jeri
I am so sorry, I think most of us here have gone through this horrible, unreal time and can really empathize with you. I hope you weren't alone! I am glad you were treated well and it all went peaceful. That was a big blessing, it went all wrong when I lost my Jessie and I relive that nightmare all the time. Many prayers and good thoughts are with you right now, when you feel up to it I hope you can post some pictures of her.
I'm so sorry. Having sent my own Max to the Rainbow Bridge today, I know exactly how you are feeling. Rays and prayers headed your way.
I seriously should have looked at this when I was at home, not at work. Tears are rolling down my face. I'm so sorry. So very sorry. Please know that I care and send my deepest sympathy to you during this sad, sad time. Miss Harley was and IS very loved.
Much sadness on the board today. All of us who have been there ourselves have tears in our eyes for you. My group at the bridge has a new friend today.
I'm sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. What a sad day for the board.....
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you have many friends here on the board who have been where you are and can offer lots of comfort at this surreal time. Bless you for knowing when it was time and giving Miss Harley all the love in the world.
How very sad. Bless you for being there for her and helping her to the bridge. I am tears over the loss of sweet Harley and Max today. I hope you can find some comfort in the next few weeks by remembering the happy times you had together. You will be in my thoughts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you hold Miss Harley close in your memories...
We are always doing an unselfish and loving thing to send our beloved furkids to the Bridge, even though it may be the hardest thing.
Very Sorry for your loss.
papbouv (Patches Mom)
MeMe,
So sorry to hear of your loss... I would of posted sooner, but found it hard to do with so many tears in my eyes for two families... My heart goes out to you and your family... Always remember the good times... Sometimes I think I hear my Boo bark, then realize it is something else... Or is it?? He had an unmistakeable bark(unique if I may say), so I wonder... I never got to read about the "Brave Miss Harley"... I am sure she was wonderful as all Doxie's are... I pray for your healing, I have been there too much this year... And, Miss Harley, bless you... Go in peace... We will all miss you... Again, MeMe, I am very sorry to hear this... You are & Miss Harley are in my prayers... Love, hugs & prayers to you and your family... ~Tara
I am glad that Miss Harley's passing was peaceful. My vet has done it the same way........a relaxation shot first. Sure makes it peaceful. So many of us have been through the same thing and know what you're going through. This is the best support and comfort group ever! We all feel your loss.