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MUSES by Marvelous Maaaarilyn

I've Gone to Doggie Heaven

Today at 4:45 I told MOM it was time. She took me to doggie heaven shortly afterwards. I don't hurt anymore. Mom hugged and kissed me through all of it and even after it was over. I know she'll always love me.

It's soon to happen:

MY MOM FOUND THIS IN DOGSTER COMMENTS TODAY:
"my abby doggy needs to put down :( i dont know what i'll do when shes gone does anyone have any adivice on how to cope?
i'm 15 years old almost 16 and we've had our black lab mix Abby for almost 10 years. As long as i can remember she's always been there she's my best friend and i promised id always be there for her. She's had arthritis for awhile and she's stiff but 4 days ago we took her to the doctor to have surgery on her mouth because she had a tumor that needed to be removed. Yesterday they got the test results back and discovered it was a rare type of cancer that spreads really fast. She's already got a big new tumor and we think the cancer has already spread to her lungs because she's also having trouble breathing. This is really hard i always knew she was going to go sometime but this just seems so sudden, we're putting her down probably either monday or tuesday. It hurts so bad today its so beautiful and my dad was outside with her and she seemed so happy, but she can't eat hardly at all and the cancer is making her weaker :( "

MOM WROTE TO HER:

Hi Sweetie,

I feel for you so deeply and I wish I could take away your pain. I've been through this before and I wish I could tell you it will get easier as you get older. It doesn't. When we care so much for our furry friends we can't help but be upset and look for answers. Losing Abby is like losing part of yourself but keep her love and special feelings in your heart forever. Those feelings will always be with you. Smile when you think about her and remember everything that is special about her. I'm so dreadfully sorry your baby has to go across the rainbow bridge.

My dog has renal disease. That means anything from the process of eating to pooping is breaking down and there's not much that can be done at this point. Her little system is almost at the end. Like you, I came on Dogster to search for comfort. I am about to face the same decision and it's so hard. I watch my Maaaarilyn every day and I'm waiting to hear her tell me she's ready. Just KNOW AND BELIEVE that it is an absolute honor and the best tribute to our babies EVER to be able to put an end to their suffering. It's the very best gift we can give to our beloved doggies when it's time for them to go.

I have to think about the end of suffering but not the end of love. Also, I picture all of my other doggies that will line up and wait for Maaaarilyn's arrival in doggie heaven. They will be able to run free and be happy and play forever together. Please try not to be sad. Think of all your baby means to you and what a miracle it was to have her in your life. You were blessed to have Abby, just like I've been blessed with Maaaarilyn. May they forever live in out hearts as the wonderful friends they always were and always will be.

Take care, sweetie, and I'll be thinking about you and Abby. Tell her to look for Garbo, Harlow and Asta, and very soon, Maaaarilyn. They will greet her with the licks and wags that only our special babies can give.

Maaaarilyn's MOM

I'm Still Hanging on for Now!

Looks like I'm in another phase of this awful renal disease. Don't feel like eating in the morning because I throw up first thing. At least it's not my entire dinner like it was for a while. Then I wait for MOM to feed me when she gets home from work. (Breakfast is still sitting there.) At this point she gets me anything she thinks I will eat. I keep it down overnight then it's partially up again in the morning.

MOM is a wreck! She cries a lot and tells me to whisper those words when I'm tired and want to cross the rainbow bridge. So far I'm not giving up. Maybe it's very soon but I'm just not sure yet. MOM told me her other babies will be there to greet me: Taffy, Garbo, Harlow and Asta. She said they will welcome me like a sister. All of us will feel well enough to run and play as much as we want. It's not fair I can't live as long as my MOM.