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Title: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: sollysmom on March 14, 2011, 07:19:53 PM

It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you guys that my sister had to let her 15 year old girl, Gretel, pass over to the bridge. She was 15, almost 16 if she had made it to June. She was almost totally deaf, her eyes weren't very good, and she was having bad dementia. On her last day, my sister took her riding in the car, got her a cheeseburger, and had some quality cuddle time. As we all know, it is one of the hardest things to do, but you do it for love. Good bye sweet girl, you will be greatly missed. Here is a recent picture of Gretel, taken last Fall I believe.

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: BonniesMom on March 14, 2011, 09:17:56 PM

How heartbroken your sister must be. Gretel's deteriorating condition sounds exactly like my dear Madison's. They weren't meant to live that way. Your sis did the most loving thing for Gretel. Still, it hurts sooo bad.

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: papbouv on March 14, 2011, 10:14:53 PM

Your sister gave a great gift to a great companion it is the greatest gift to give your sister was a strong loving Mom to and for her Gretel may she now RIP,Hugs to your sister.

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: Roberta on March 15, 2011, 04:36:53 AM

Give your sister a big hug and tell her we are thinking of her, Gretel reminds me of Emma. Its the hardest thing to say good bye.
Sweet dreams wee one
Da gang

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: peterparker on March 15, 2011, 06:18:21 AM

It takes enourmous strength and compassion to say good bye, but we all know at some time it must be done. So sorry for your sisters loss. Take care.....Kelly

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: Barb on March 15, 2011, 07:59:33 AM

What a beautiful frosty face....... please let your sister know that we are thinking of her in this sad time....... I pray she finds comfort in the memories she has of her sweet girl..... :comfort:

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: Spanish Teckels on March 15, 2011, 02:04:29 PM

Please tell your sister how very sorry we are that she has had to send sweet Gretel to the Bridge. That patient expression on her gorgeous little face says it all - they love us to the very end and trust us to understand and love them enough to relieve their suffering too. R.I.P. Gretel, enjoy your health restored over the Bridge and look out for your Mummy who will miss you greatly now and join you again one day.

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: Merion on March 15, 2011, 05:43:40 PM

So sorry to hear about Gretel. You have our deepest sympathy. :comfort: :comfort: :pray: :pray:
Our first 2 dachshunds were Hansel :heart: and Gretel :heart:. Our Gretel was a little sweetie too.
Merion & the ZZ's

Title: Re: My Sister's Dog, Gretel Has Gone To The Bridge
Post by: cheryl186 on March 21, 2011, 02:32:59 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Gretel. God Speed Sweet Angel****hugs and prayers to your family.

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