Thursday, April 16, 2009

Rest easy sweet boy


A long absence due to a heavy heart. We had him for 10 of his 19 years, but it was time to let him go. We decided not to put our sweet boy, Milo, through medical procedures that could not guarantee success at the end. Now he rests in his favorite sunny spot, to forever watch over his family.

35 comments:

EB said...

Oh I am sorry - in a way, but I'm sure you were right. A lovely picture

Susie said...

Sorry to hear about your sweet baby.

gardenerprogress/Catherine said...

Melanthia I am so sorry to hear this. I know how much you love your dogs. I'll be sending you good thoughts :)

Phoenix C. said...

I am so sorry, and my thoughts are with you.

Anne said...

I'm so sorry! We also had to put our other cat to sleep on Monday. :(
Love and hugs to you!!

Mildred said...

So very sorry for your loss and the absence of a devoted friend from your life.

Hocking Hills Gardener said...

I am so sorry. It is so hard to lose a pet because they get to be like children to us. I had a dog that I had had for fourteen years and lost last year and I still miss him so I understand how sad it is.

Gail said...

Those are the toughest decisions...I am so sorry you had to make it...gail

Josie said...

oh im sorry. our dog is such a part of our family as im sure yours was to you.

Momma Bear said...

Oh boy i'm so sorry!

We had to put our babe down 4 years ago b/c she was deteriorating from lymphoma, awful. I understand what you're feeling to some degree.

This sucks...I'm sorry.

Aunt Debbi/kurts mom said...

How sad for you. So sorry.

Outside In said...

So sorry to hear that, I have 2 dogs and I know how hard it is. My thoughts are with you.

Dave said...

I'm sorry to hear about your friend! We lost our cat back in December and still miss her. At least he'll be where you can visit whenever you want to.

Grace Peterson said...

I'm so sorry. Pets hold such a special place in our hearts. When I lost one of my cats a few years ago, well it was VERY hard. I feel for you.

Darla said...

My goodness. Hang in there, these decisions can be so hard.

Wicked Gardener said...

So sorry to hear this.

GardenJoy4Me said...

I'm so sorry .. it tears our hearts up when this time comes to us .. I still ache for my Calico girls even though I have Emma and Sophie .. it will always hurt but it will get better with time.

lynn'sgarden said...

Melanthia, we lost our greater swissy, Missy, last year and so a heavy heart I truly understand. A whole new garden (her old dogrun) was dedicated to her. What a wonderful long life Milo had.

tina said...

So sorry to hear about your poor kitty.

garden girl said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's awful having to make that difficult decision, and sad losing
a member of the family.

May your sweet boy rest in peace.

Karen said...

Oh no, I'm so so sorry. I had wondered why you were away and now I know. So sad, but it seems like you did the right thing. I hope we'll see you tomorrow, maybe it will be at least a little cheering to chat about gardens and maybe even get some new seeds and/or plants.

Ginger said...

This brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss, but also so glad your pet had a long life with a wonderful family.

Jake said...

I am sorry! I have never had a pet that I have had to do this too.

Jake

Gardeness said...

Thank you all for the kind comments. Milo was so much a part of our family and is dearly missed.

O.I.M said...

so sorry about your loss.
irena

Jean said...

My thoughts are with you. The sunny spot is a nice place to remember him. I'm so sorry for you and your family.

Megan said...

Melanthia - my heart goes out to you and your family.

Jan (Thanks For 2 Day) said...

Oh dear Melanthia, I am so sorry for you guys; losing a pet is so hard. I am thinking of you!

Becca's Dirt said...

I am so sorry to hear about your pet. We become so attached that they become a member of the family. I lost a little one last year and I grieved for him so bad. But my little Buddy now takes his place and I see my Sam in Buddy every day. Hope you soon have another to help you get over this one. Lots of love... Becca...

Matron said...

Any one of us who knows the joy that a pet can bring will feel for you Melanthia. You can have happy memories of him resting in his favourite place now! My thoughts are with you.

Naturegirl said...

I am sending you comfort as you grieve your loss. I have 3 fur friends =^.^= planted under my cherry tree..they are in our arms but a short while but in our hearts forever. A wonderful long life he had. Peace little furry spirit..Purrr-Zzzz NG =^.^=

Annie said...

I'm so sorry...we had to do this in February with our girl of nearly 12 years. It's a blessing to be able to help them and do this, but it is also so difficult. Many a hug to you.

Cate said...

We lost our Sadie last November.
Loosing a family pet is so hard.
You look around and expect to see them and then realize how quiet and empty the place is. Good thoughts go out to you.

Sue said...

We had to make a decision like that when our 14 year old lab couldn't walk. Our vet wouldn't come over, but we found one who would, and he is our vet now for Heidi. He said she had been having strokes, and agreed with our decision.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Sue

Iowa Gardening Woman said...

So sorry for your loss, they leave a huge hole in one's heart, but the joy of having them with us is worth the pain their loss causes.