August 7, 2008
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She's Gone
My little girl Mandy was put down a little after 5:00 p.m. today. The tumors were growing too fast, one of them was about ready to burst and she was sleeping quite a bit. I held her when she took her last breath and my friend Denise was with me when she went to heaven to be with my parents and Christopher.
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MY SWEETHEART:
I adopted Mandy on August 18, 2001.
She was my shadow.
She was ALL girl.
She would prance when she walked.
When I was sitting on my bed she would walk by me and give me a random kiss on my arm.
I loved it when she would sigh (she did that before the vet took her to the back room to put the IV in her).
She was a "special needs" dog.
She was debarked, had 15 teeth pulled and needed to be potty trained when I adopted her.
She would cower when I would bend down to pet her.
She was a mama - She was a babymaker at her first home and when she couldn't have anymore babies, she was given up for adoption.
She would put Chili & Johnny Rotten in their place.
She was the queen of the castle, for sure.
She just wanted to be near me at all times.
She let me hold her while she fell asleep in my arms last night.
She was definitely a Mama's girl.
I told her two days ago that my parents and Christopher would take good care of her.
She put her head on my chest and went quickly after the Dr. gave her the injection. <sigh>
My heart is broken but I know I will see her again one day...................
This photo was taken two days ago. Chili and Mandy were laying back to back and I thought it was so sweet (Chili is on the left, Mandy on the right):
Comments (26)
I am really sorry for your loss.
Sigh, life can be so sucky-poo. You did the right thing for the girl, I'm sure of that. I know there's a big empty spot in your house. Mandy has crossed the Rainbow Bridge to wait for you. I don't have the heart to get another dog, my house was/is so full of Penny.
Love you, Janice!
I am so sorry. I know words are not of much help.
You don't want her to suffer anymore but...she will always hold such a special place in your heart.
My heart is breaking for you. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. JouJou is there to meet her.
Praying for you!
HUGS
I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mandy.
Janice, I know how this is hurting you but I know that the sacrifice you made, even though one of the most difficult decisions to make, has brought peace to Mandy now.
Quality of life far outweighs the quantity. With absolutely no hope of overcoming that disease, there is really no other course to take but to offer our furries the one gift we can, relief from suffering.
You have truly shown your bravery and have offered a true glimpse into who you are. Your love for Mandy has far transcended your love for yourself. Now you have to deal with missing her and a broken heart. But the peace can come from knowing that she won't be in pain and that she won't have to feel miserable or face a tragic and very painful ending now.
You were able to let go of your own feelings and hurt and fear of missing her, so that Mandy can now rest.
Blessings on you Janice. You stopped the endless suffering of one who had to depend on you to do that. I wish more people, who claim to love their pets, would be strong enough and loving enough to put their pets first before themselves. I'm proud of you for making this hard choice, for doing the right thing for Mandy.
She brought you lots of love and she was able to have a happy life with you, because you saved her from a tragic life, and in the end, you saved her from a tragic death.
I love you so very much. You know you're in my heart, always.
Bonnie
Oh no I'm so sorry. I hope you and Chili are ok. Big hugs for you both.
Stopping by from Bonnie's blog to say that I'm so sorry to hear about Mandy. Thinking about you during this tough time.
Came here thru Bonnie's blog.
So sorry for your loss. I have had to put down several of our cats over the years and each one hurts more than the last.
Look for your little Mandy to pay a visit to you soon! All of my pets came back to tell me that they were okay now and happy as could be.
Much love!
Carol
I'm so sorry! {{{{HUGS}}}}
Oh Janice, I am so sorry to hear that the time has come for you to say goodbye to your darling little Mandy. Hugs! I am so glad that you came into her life when you did to make her remaining years very happy ones. Thank the Lord she had you in her life to take such wonderful care of her and to be able to let go when the time came. God Bless!
((((HUGS)))) Wow...I wish I could have been there for you, Janice. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I am so sorry.
We have had to put 3 dogs to sleep. Not an easy thing anytime. BLESSINGS!
Oh Janice I'm sorry that you had to let Mandy go but like you said she is good hands.
Chris will take good care of her for you. She was such a blessing in your life the time she was her with you. Still sucks having to let her go.
Love ya,
Marlene
Janice I am so sorry for your loss, but I know you did the right thing. You made her life great after it sounds like she didn't have the best start... I don't think she could have asked for a better mom than you!
I am very sorry for your loss, big hugs to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janice, I am so sorry to hear about your baby girl. Thinking and praying for you and Mandy. Big hugs, Mama JB
Just some big ((((((HUGS)))))) before I leave for work. Love you and thinking of you, Janice. xoxoxo
How's your heart today?
xoxoxoxoxo
I'm sorry to hear about your baby. (((HUGS))) It's hard, I know.
All I can do is offer you some love and more hugs.
My sympathy goes out to you , too. Yes, I do believe you will see her again.
I hope your heart is soon healed with the sweet memories that you will have forever. What a beautiful creature she was. Loving a living thing is so rewarding, but hurts so much when we lose them. The only cure for a hurt heart is to fill it up with love. There was obviously a lot of love in your home and heart.
Debi
(by way of Bonnie)
You miss them forever. I am very, very sorry for your loss. Be comforted.
So sorry I am late...forgive me..I am so sorry for the loss of your darling Mandy
I know she is out of any pain or discomfort..now it's you who suffers..:( I am glad you have so many photos and special memories of her Janice..keep them close..** biggest hugs and much love, Lee
Just passing by so sorry for your loss...animals are dear to our hearts. I have had to put 2 down over the years and it's never easy. May God comfort you during these sad days.
HuGs...Linda
I am so very sorry about Mandy. I see that August is a difficult month for you, too. Big Hugs, Teresa
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