My heart is breaking and I'll write more when I can. Toby's back went out tonight.
We took him to the emergency vet and he had ruptured his back in several places. The surgeon was called in and examined him and said that because of the nature of the problem he was completely paralyzed and in horrible pain. We made the decision that enough is enough for my sweet boy. Please pray for him. I just wanted to let everyone know.
:comfort: I am so sorry to read this. Sending them to the bridge is the hardest, yet kindest thing you can do.
I am so so so so incredibly sorry for your loss. :comfort:
OMG, how sad for you. It is the hardest thing you can do, but, also, the kindest. Know that he is happy and waiting for you.
Darcel :heart:
Oh Terri! My heart is breaking for you and tears are falling. I know so well how hard it is to help our furkids get to the Bridge -- but with the circumstances it was the most loving thing to do to help them become pain free. Know that he will be greeted by all the furkids who have gone to the Bridge. Toby-Man knew and felt the love you and your family had for him and know that he wil be always be watching over you. Bless you for all that you have done and all the love that you felt for Toby-Man. God Speed, Toby-Man Angel. We love you, Sweet Boy. We are here for you, Terri. Hugs to all, Dee, Dave, Sarge & Duggie
:crybaby2: Oh, Terri! Our sweet Toby-man!! This is too much for me after Roscoe-Angel. The Tin Man said, 'Now I know I've got a heart, because it's breaking."
And I have a theory that the hurt never goes away, it never lessens. it's just that we learn to steel ourselves to it, to hold it at bay. We learn how to let it wash over us like a wave on the shoreline, and then recede. Until the next time.
To hell with being strong - you cry all you want.
Love,
Karen :heart:
Extremely sorry for your loss it is a terrible ordeal to go though but at least the Fur Kids are lucky that we have the option of sending them to Rainbow Bridge and ending their pain. I'm so very sorry.
Papbouv
Oh my God Terri its so unexpected, words cannot comunicate my sorrow, and only hope you have someone close with you's to help you's through the next few days. Remember we are here.
God bless
Roberta Nick and the gang
OMG. That one was completely unexpected. Sending major rays and prayers your family's way.
I'm so sorry Terri...Drew and I are sitting here with tears! It has been a hard week for the WW family with Roscoe and now Toby. We are thinking of you and your family. Please know we are here for you.
Keeping you in our thoughts and Prayers!! I'm soo sorry for your loss!
Terri,
This was really unexpected just like Roscoe was.
Sending a ton of HHHHHHHH's & PPPPPPPPPPPP's for you. Toby had a wonderful life with you and we know he will have lots of fun with the pups who have gone before him. Hopefully Zelda has settled down a bit and won't let him astray too quickly.
These guys get under our skin so fast and we never forget them.
Merion & the ZZ's
Oh Terri....I am in shock. I am so very very sorry for your loss. Words can not express the sorrow I feel. Many comforting hugs and prayers to you and your family. Toby-Man is pain free now and running full speed with all the other pups at the Bridge. God Bless you all. Cheryl
So very sorry to hear about Toby-man. While words can't help the pain, please know that many know what you are feeling having felt it too often ourselves. Time will help you remember the good times. Our hearts are with you.
I am so, so sorry.
How horrible. I can't wrap my mind around it.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Go ahead and cry all ya need to. WIsh I could comfort you in some way, but words just can't....
:heart:
Oh no! You and precious Toby-man are in our thoughts and prayers. Godspeed little man, go run with Archie and Poldie and all the other angels at the Bridge. Kevin & Jeri
Oh Terri when I read this last night I couldn't believe it. I always thought of Toby Man as a Katrina Miracle having survived the storm and come to us all here. I never got a chance to write post for my blog on him, but will try to do it now through my tears.
Toby Man say hi to Sam, Sully and Gizmo at the bridge from their beloved family
I'm so sorry about your loss. God-speed Toby-Man. You will all be in our prayers.
Terri - I am in utter shock and tears are pouring out of my eyes. I can't imagine the pain you are in. Toby was loved by all of us and will be so missed. He will be watching over his beloved family and the mama that gave him every chance in the world. My heart goes out to you and your family. We are here for you....... omg, I just can't believe it. Hugs to you - Don't ever doubt your decision, you did the most selfless act that a parent can do - you let him go so he would not suffer. Toby has been through so much and you have been right there with him. Godspeed Toby-man, run free.....
Terri.... :comfort: so sad for you!! :heart: Sorry for your loss... :pray: It hurts.
the girls and I send our love, we know there is nothing we can do to ease your pain.... :heart:
I am so sorry for your loss, and doubly so because of the rapidness of the events that led to it. We will all miss Toby-Man. I am sure he was greeted at the Rainbow Bridge by our dearest ones who have gone before! What can you do but let them go so they don't have to continue suffering? My first dachsie was Fritz, and he was helped to the Bridge in a similar circumstance. Rest in peace, Toby! :heart:
Rays for your family as you mourn his loss. :pray:
Oh no! I am so sorry for your loss-how heartbreaking.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am very sorry for your loss!! Toby-Man will be greatly missed!!! :comfort: You were very strong and did a great thing for him by making the decision you did. I agree with everything Karen said, you don't have to brave it is okay to cry! Take time to greive as long as you need to.
I have teared up so many times today just thinking about Toby-Man. He was one of the special ones to me on this board. Somehow that little guy just grabbed my heart from day one. The sun just didn't shine as brightly today as it did yesterday. Even though I've been through the loss of my own doxie, I think the loss of Toby-Man must be even harder. You fought so hard for him from day one. Don't ever think he didn't appreciate it and know that you loved him. My prayers go out to you today.
Oh Terri, I am so sorry to hear about this. The suddeness of it all makes it all the more shocking. You did the right thing, however, in helping him to go and relieving his pain. Nothing is worse than ruptured disc pain. You took Toby's pain away from him and put it on yourself, and that was a very loving and brave thing to do for Toby.
Bless you for making the hard decision for Toby. He knew he was loved in the short time he was with you after Katrina.
Oh no!!! Terri, my heart goes out to you. You've made an extremely difficult decision and in the end decided in the favor of LOVE. You loved your Toby so much that you chose to end his pain. You are such a good mom. We're all crying here with you.
Terri, I don't post much but lurk. I am so sorry for your loss. I have followed Toby-man's story from the start. You gave him and second chance in life and he coulldn't of had a better one. Try and feel some comfort from that. Hugs too you.
Hi Terri,
I was so sorry to read of Toby-Man's unexpected passing. There are no words of comfort that I can offer that will soften this loss. Be strong and know that you did the best you could.
There is quite a crowd watching for Toby-Man at the bridge and he will be among many firends that have gone before.
God bless,
Dianne
Hi Terri,
I am so sorry to hear of Toby's passing. I know you and your family have traveled down many paths with Toby and did so much for him. Please know that Toby and your family are in the hearts and prayers here at Florida Dachshund Rescue.
RIP little one. :angel4:
Oh, Terri!!! Not our handsome Toby-Man... This is quite the shock.. Sorry, I didn't post earlier, we were camping over the weekend.. My heart is breaking for you!!! Sending you some special rays & prayers... Rest in Peace sweet boy... Hug Oscy, Beulah, & Baby Bea for me...
I'm so sorry to hear this. I and most of others here know the pain of losing a 4 legged child. My prayers go out to you and your family. Even with my limited bible studies I'm convinced that God finds no fault with our 4 legged children. I'm convinced that they have a better relationship with God than we do, I think the evidence of this is the un-conditonal love that pours out them and they way they enrich our lives. I fully expect to see my doggies when I arrive at my final destination, that they will be happy healthy and fully restored in the presence of God.
Prayer for you and your Family
I can't believe this Terri I am so sorry. What a shock, you must still be reeling. There is nothing anyone can say at a time like this to make things better but I hope knowing we are all here praying for you and Toby-Man will help you through this worst of times. I am so sorry.