Rascal may not make it through the night

[hondo1967]

Im sorry Lena, hope the little guy gets better

[STORMS]

lena i am so sorry. really if theres anything you need let me know

Thanks Trent I appreciate it

Im sorry Lena, hope the little guy gets better

Believe me...I would love for him to get better more than anything in the world at the moment. Unfortunately that is not in Rascals future, right now he is on his way to a better place. Its absolutely gut-wrenching to watch and knowing there is nothing I can do for him except to love him. I do appreciate the kind thoughts Mark

[Ladydragon]

aww lena.. so sorry to read about your little Rascal. I hope he does recover. Its never easy losing a pet. I'm still missing my first dog and she passed on about 15 years ago.

[STORMS]

aww lena.. so sorry to read about your little Rascal. I hope he does recover. Its never easy losing a pet. I'm still missing my first dog and she passed on about 15 years ago.

Thanks Doris

[starmom]

...Thank you McKinsey, it is hard and your words described it perfectly. I just got home from practice and checked on him - his breathing is very shallow, I don't know what to do except lay on the floor with him and pet him and tell him how much I love him ...

You are doing exactly what he needs you to do... You are being perfect for him. I love you. Stay with him through this.

[TooManyToys]

I know how tough it is, I lost my little pom girl four months ago and she was only eight. Remember the good times.

[Muze]

I am so sorry to hear that. I have a terrier mix, Molly, that I rescued when she was about 1 year old, 10 years ago today, so it really breaks my heart to hear about Rascal.

You will both be in my thoughts. At least he has lived his life with someone who cares very deeply about him.

Hang in there...

[python.princess]

I can't imagine what you're going through. I've never really lost a pet besides when I was little and not really attached. But there have been a few times when I look at my dog (who is not quite 6) and think that her life is half over and then she'll be gone. And I get pretty teary-eyed just thinking about it, knowing it's a long way off. For many of us, our pets really are like best friends. Nevaeh has been with me through so much already and if nobody else is around, I always know that she's there to comfort me through the hard times.

Now it's your turn to comfort Rascal in his tough time, knowing his pain is almost over. I know it's cliche (and hard to do!) but it really is easier when you try to think of the good times instead of the loss in your life. And a good support system helps as well!

[tigerlily]

Oh sweetheart I'm so sorry. I still have my first dog (that I got once I was on my own), and I am absolutely terrified when this day will come for her. I hope to be able to face it was the same grace and love that you have shown. Hold onto Rascal and give him a hug for me.

[Beardedragon]

Aw Lena, Im so sorry At least you know that he has had a great life with you. I have an older dog as well that I have had since she was a puppy, she's doing well but not that dog she used to be. Im not sure how im going to deal with it once she is gone. This must be such a hard and difficult time for you, Stay strong!